Sundrop

Sundrop is the name of an addictive Protoss drug. It has a deep golden color. Protoss use it by applying it to their skin.

The drug was used by a Protoss faction called the Tal'darim ("the Forged") who were stranded on Aiur after the disabling of the Warp Gate. It was given to them by their mysterious Benefactor, whom they called the Xava'tor.

The drug alters the brain chemistry of Protoss who use it. One of its effects is to break the Khala, rendering the Protoss distressed. Unused to this, the Tal'darim became more loyal and dependent on their Xava'tor.

Sundrop produces an extremely addictive euphoria. Each time it is used, the user experiences less euphoria. Its withdrawl symptoms are not physically harmful to the Protoss.

Alzadar tried using Sundrop on a Terran named Rosemary Dahl as part of an experiment. Dahl quickly became addicted to the substance. She had previous been a drug addict, and Alzadar warned her its withdrawl symptoms would be fatal to her. Dahl managed to break the addiction with help from friends.