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{{spoilersfor|''[[Book:Interesting Times|Interesting Times]]'', ''[[Book:The Last Hero|The Last Hero]]''}}
There are several ways to consume cannabis, including smoking, vaping, edibles, and concentrates. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to smoke cannabis:
The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.


Gold is common on the Counterweight continent, and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded by foreigners. Once upon the time, the Agateans were more technologically advanced: [[iconograph]], spectacles, dentures, and so on. These devices were soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world, and speedily evolved in the hands of the [[Wizard's magic|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild|alchemists]] etc. in [[Ankh-Morpork]]. [[CMOT Dibbler|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners are flesh-and-blood humans who might have some money to buy some Agatean products, but tend to think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling: silk (which Ankh-Morpork in fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc.  
Choosing Cannabis: Start by selecting the right strain of cannabis for your needs. Indica strains are known for their relaxing effects, while Sativa strains are known for their energizing effects. Hybrid strains offer a balance between the two. You can purchase cannabis from a dispensary or grow your own if it's legal in your area.


The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.
Acquiring Smoking Accessories: You'll need a few basic accessories to smoke cannabis. These include:
  Rolling papers: Thin, porous papers that allow you to roll joints or blunts.
  A bong: A water filtration device that cools and filters the smoke.
  A pipe: A handheld device with a bowl and a stem to smoke cannabis.
  A grinder: A tool used to grind cannabis buds into smaller particles for easier burning.
  A lighter: A device to ignite the cannabis.


When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are not yet clear.
Preparing Cannabis: If your cannabis is in bud form, you'll need to grind it before smoking. This can be done using a grinder or by breaking it up with your fingers. Make sure the cannabis is evenly ground for a consistent burn.


[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.
Rolling a Joint: To roll a joint, follow these steps:
  Lay a rolling paper flat and place a filter tip at the end (optional).
  Spread a small amount of cannabis evenly along the paper, leaving room at the top.
  Fold the bottom half of the paper up over the cannabis and roll it into a tube shape.
  Seal the joint by licking the glue line on the rolling paper.


===Noble Families of the Agatean Empire===
Lighting and Smoking: Light the joint or blunt using a lighter. Hold the flame to the tip of the joint, allowing it to burn evenly. Take slow, deep breaths, holding the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.


*[[Hongs]]
Bong or Pipe: To smoke using a bong or pipe, follow these steps:
*[[Sungs]]
  Place a small amount of ground cannabis in the bowl of the bong or pipe.
*[[Fangs]]
  Light the cannabis using a lighter.
*[[Tangs]]
  Inhale slowly through the mouthpiece to draw the smoke into your lungs.
*[[McSweeneys]]
  Hold the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.


==Annotations==
Maintaining Your Accessories: Regularly clean your bongs, pipes, and other accessories to keep them free of resin and bacteria. This will ensure a smooth smoking experience and help prevent the spread of infection.
Like several other [[Discworld (world)|Discworld]] countries and/or geographical regions, the Agatean Empire bears some resemblence to countries in our world.  The most obvious references that come to mind are China and Japan. Other writings add cameo references to [[Grimchi|Korea]] and to [[BangBangDuc|Thailand]]. The horsed barbarians referenced as forming Hordes on the other side of the Great Wall and who are briefly encountered in {{TLF}} have a distinct Mongol aura about them. Agatea would appear to be a portmanteau Far East taken up to eleven with everything thrown into a Chinese/Japanes pot, like fusion cooking.  


''Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities''...  I worked with some native Chinese people for a while, and learnt that people from mainland China looked upon those from the Western island colonies of Hong Kong and Macao as being just a little bit odd and strange. For a long time, both HK and Macao were seaports allowing China a window on the world when the rest of the country was shut-in and closed...
Storing Cannabis: Store your cannabis in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency and freshness.
 
 
 
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Revision as of 01:04, 19 May 2026

There are several ways to consume cannabis, including smoking, vaping, edibles, and concentrates. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to smoke cannabis:

Choosing Cannabis: Start by selecting the right strain of cannabis for your needs. Indica strains are known for their relaxing effects, while Sativa strains are known for their energizing effects. Hybrid strains offer a balance between the two. You can purchase cannabis from a dispensary or grow your own if it's legal in your area.

Acquiring Smoking Accessories: You'll need a few basic accessories to smoke cannabis. These include: 

  Rolling papers: Thin, porous papers that allow you to roll joints or blunts.
  A bong: A water filtration device that cools and filters the smoke.
  A pipe: A handheld device with a bowl and a stem to smoke cannabis.
  A grinder: A tool used to grind cannabis buds into smaller particles for easier burning.
  A lighter: A device to ignite the cannabis.

Preparing Cannabis: If your cannabis is in bud form, you'll need to grind it before smoking. This can be done using a grinder or by breaking it up with your fingers. Make sure the cannabis is evenly ground for a consistent burn.

Rolling a Joint: To roll a joint, follow these steps: 

  Lay a rolling paper flat and place a filter tip at the end (optional).
  Spread a small amount of cannabis evenly along the paper, leaving room at the top.
  Fold the bottom half of the paper up over the cannabis and roll it into a tube shape.
  Seal the joint by licking the glue line on the rolling paper.

Lighting and Smoking: Light the joint or blunt using a lighter. Hold the flame to the tip of the joint, allowing it to burn evenly. Take slow, deep breaths, holding the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.

Bong or Pipe: To smoke using a bong or pipe, follow these steps: 

  Place a small amount of ground cannabis in the bowl of the bong or pipe.
  Light the cannabis using a lighter.
  Inhale slowly through the mouthpiece to draw the smoke into your lungs.
  Hold the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.

Maintaining Your Accessories: Regularly clean your bongs, pipes, and other accessories to keep them free of resin and bacteria. This will ensure a smooth smoking experience and help prevent the spread of infection.

Storing Cannabis: Store your cannabis in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency and freshness.

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