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-'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body.  It's a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death|death]] of the patient.
+'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Medicine (sage study)|Medicine]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body.  It's a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death|death]] of the patient.
 However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage|necrosis]], [[Curse|curses]], [[Charm|charms]] (including [[Love Potion|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead|undead]], [[Mold|molds]] or [[Slime|slimes]]), [[Insanity|insanity]] and so on.  For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer.  Some gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
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 Due to the manner of death, the [[Death's Door (spell)|death's door spell]] isn't sufficient to restore the victim to life.  [[Raise Dead (spell)|Raise dead]] and [[Resurrection (spell)|resurrection]], however, are normally effective.
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-'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body.  It is a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death|death]] of the patient.
+'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body.  It's a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death|death]] of the patient.
-However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage|necrosis]], [[Curse|curses]], [[Charm|charms]] (including [[Love Potion|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead|undead]], [[Mold|molds]] or [[Slime|slimes]]), [[Insanity|insanity]] and so on.  For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer.  Some will gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
+However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage|necrosis]], [[Curse|curses]], [[Charm|charms]] (including [[Love Potion|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead|undead]], [[Mold|molds]] or [[Slime|slimes]]), [[Insanity|insanity]] and so on.  For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer.  Some gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
-A practioner of bloodletting is called an [[Ayurvedic (profession)|ayurvedic]].
+A practitioner of bloodletting is called an "[[Ayurvedic (profession)|ayurvedic]]".
 == Treatment ==
-The physician attempting to let blood may be without a [[Character Class|class]], or may be a [[Cleric (class)|cleric]], [[Mage (class)|mage]] or [[Illusionist (class)|illusionist]].  Of these, only non-classed ayurvedics and clerics have the necessary training to practice using '''leeches'''.  Otherwise, a knife is employed, and may be the only option if leeches aren't available.  The leeches must be caught from a freshwater pool, must be kept in fresh water that is changed every other day and cannot be more than a month old.  The duty of catching and maintaining leeches is often assigned to an apprentice (who themselves are not always reliable).
+The physician attempting to let blood may be without a [[Experience Level|experience level]] or [[Character Class|character class]], or he or she may be a [[Cleric (class)|cleric]], [[Mage (class)|mage]] or [[Illusionist (class)|illusionist]].  Of these, only non-classed ayurvedics and clerics have the necessary training to use '''leeches'''.  Otherwise, a knife is employed, and may be the only option if leeches aren't available.  The leeches must be caught from a freshwater pool, must be kept in fresh water that is changed every other day and cannot be more than a month old.  The duty of catching and maintaining leeches is often assigned to an apprentice (who themselves aren't always reliable).
-A non-[[Experience Level|levelled]] ayurvedic will have had years of experience before becoming an authority; these should therefore be treated as 4th to 7th level in their field.  For this reason, they are often better able than classed persons, who may have acquired the skill on their own as early as 3rd level.  The procedure requires the patient be made still, with binding the body mercilessly if necessary.  Blood is then drawn from one of the larger external veins, such as those in the forearm or neck, called "breathing a vein."  Drawing enough blood to induce fainting is considered beneficial.  If sufficient blood is drawn, the magical effect will leave the body, curing the patient.
+A non-[[Experience Level|levelled]] ayurvedic will have had years of experience before becoming an authority; these should therefore be treated as 4th to 7th level in their field.  For this reason, they're often better able than classed persons, who may have acquired the skill on their own as early as 3rd level.
-There is a 5% chance of success per level.  Leeches are slightly more effective than cutting, enabling a 5¾% chance of success per level.  There is a 1 in 6 chance of an ayurvedic having leeches per 30 points of location's [[Infrastructure|infrastructure]].
+The procedure requires the patient be made still, with binding the body mercilessly if necessary.  Blood is then drawn from one of the larger external veins, such as those in the forearm or neck.  This is called "breathing a vein."  Drawing enough blood to induce fainting is considered beneficial.  If sufficient blood is drawn, the magical effect leaves the body, curing the patient.
 The act of bloodletting causes 1-2 [[hit points|points]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per level of the patient, as [[Hit Points#Biological Units (BU)|biological units]] are the measure.
 == Risks ==
-Because a great deal of blood must be drawn, there is a flat 30% chance of "runaway bleeding" occurring when using a knife.  Using leeches reduces this chance to 25%.  The effect appears to be of physical origin, but in fact it's caused by the magical force within attempting to kill the host as it rushes out.  Upon fainting, the patient begins to bleed profusely ... causing 1-2 points of damage '''per level''', per [[Combat Round|round]].  While healing can restore the hit points lost, the open wound can't be forestalled by this method.  The ayurvedic must make haste to sew the vein closed — but there's only a 25% chance per round of doing so successfully.
+Because a great deal of blood must be drawn, there is a flat 30% chance of "runaway bleeding" occurring when using a knife.  Using leeches reduces this chance to 25%.  The effect appears to be of physical origin, but in fact it's caused by the magical force within, attempting to kill the host as it rushes out.  Upon fainting, the patient begins to bleed profusely ... causing 1-2 points of damage '''per level''', per [[Combat Round|round]].  While healing can restore the hit points lost, the open wound can't be forestalled by this method.  The ayurvedic must make haste to sew the vein closed — but there's only a 25% chance per round of doing so successfully.
-Each round, a success roll must be made, while damage from the blood running out is calculated (and possibly while hit points are being restored by [[Healing Salve (remedy)|salves]] or [[Healing|healing magic]]).  If the sewing isn't successful before the patient runs out of hit points, death occurs.
+Each round, a success roll is made, while damage from the blood running out is calculated (and possibly while hit points are being restored by [[Healing Salve (remedy)|salves]] or [[Healing|healing magic]]).  If the sewing isn't successful before the patient runs out of hit points, death occurs.
-Due to the nature of death, the [[Death's Door (spell)|death's door spell]] isn't sufficient to restore the victim to life.  [[Raise Dead (spell)|Raise dead]] and [[Resurrection (spell)|resurrection]], however, will be normally effective.
+Due to the manner of death, the [[Death's Door (spell)|death's door spell]] isn't sufficient to restore the victim to life.  [[Raise Dead (spell)|Raise dead]] and [[Resurrection (spell)|resurrection]], however, are normally effective.
 See [[Medicine (study)]]
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 '''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body.  It is a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death|death]] of the patient.
-However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage|necrosis]], [[Curses|curses]], [[Charms|charms]] (including [[Love Potion|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead|undead]], [[Mold|molds]] or [[Slime|slimes]]), [[Insanity|insanity]] and so on.  For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer.  Some will gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
+However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage|necrosis]], [[Curse|curses]], [[Charm|charms]] (including [[Love Potion|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead|undead]], [[Mold|molds]] or [[Slime|slimes]]), [[Insanity|insanity]] and so on.  For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer.  Some will gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
 A practioner of bloodletting is called an [[Ayurvedic (profession)|ayurvedic]].

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 However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage|necrosis]], [[Curses|curses]], [[Charms|charms]] (including [[Love Potion|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead|undead]], [[Mold|molds]] or [[Slime|slimes]]), [[Insanity|insanity]] and so on.  For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer.  Some will gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
-A practioner of bloodletting is called an [[Ayurvedic (profession)|ayurvedic]]
+A practioner of bloodletting is called an [[Ayurvedic (profession)|ayurvedic]].
 == Treatment ==

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	'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body. It is a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death\|death]] of the patient.		'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body. It is a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the [[Death\|death]] of the patient.

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 There is a 5% chance of success per level.  Leeches are slightly more effective than cutting, enabling a 5¾% chance of success per level.  There is a 1 in 6 chance of an ayurvedic having leeches per 30 points of location's [[Infrastructure|infrastructure]].
-The act of bloodletting causes 1-2 [[hit points|points]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per level of the patient, as '''[[Hit Points#Biological Units|biological units]]''' are the measure.
+The act of bloodletting causes 1-2 [[hit points|points]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per level of the patient, as '''[[Hit Points#Biological Units (BU)|biological units]]''' are the measure.
 == Risks ==

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−	~~While~~ the ~~real world viability~~ of ~~bloodletting brings varied opinions and raises contention~~, for ~~game purposes we~~ can ~~ascribe whatever value we wish to~~ the ~~practice. We may freely ascribe application to ensuring good health through deliberate draining~~ of the ~~blood by the knife or with leeches - so long as it~~ is ~~practiced by~~ a ~~professional - as well as promoting a combative~~ potential ~~against game elements~~ such as [[Demonic Possession\|possession]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into undead, molds or ~~jellies~~) or ~~insanity~~.	+	'''Bloodletting''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] that requires the purposeful withdrawal of blood from a patient in order to relieve magically toxic humours within the body. It is a dangerous, unreliable form of therapy, recommended only for the desperate — particularly because, all too often, it can result in the death of the patient.
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		+	However, bloodletting is a potential cure for chronic supernatural affictions and complaints such as [[Demonic Possession\|demonic possession]], [[Necrotic Damage\|necrosis]], [[Curses\|curses]], [[Charms\|charms]] (including [[Love Potion\|love potions]]), [[Fear (spell)\|fear]], magically-induced [[Paralysation\|paralysation]], transformation of the flesh (human/demi-human into [[Undead\|undead]], [[Mold\|molds]] or [[Slime\|slimes]]), [[Insanity\|insanity]] and so on. For many of these conditions, there is no mundane treatment ... and the effects of these can be intensely debilitating and exasperating for the sufferer. Some will gladly risk death if it means potential relief.
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		+	A practioner of bloodletting is called an [[Ayurvedic (profession)\|ayurvedic]]
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		+	== Treatment ==
		+	The physician attempting to let blood may be without a [[Character Class\|class]], or may be a [[Cleric (class)\|cleric]], [[Mage (class)\|mage]] or [[Illusionist (class)\|illusionist]]. Of these, only non-classed ayurvedics and clerics have the necessary training to practice using '''leeches'''. Otherwise, a knife is employed, and may be the only option if leeches aren't available. The leeches must be caught from a freshwater pool, must be kept in fresh water that is changed every other day and cannot be more than a month old. The duty of catching and maintaining leeches is often assigned to an apprentice (who themselves are not always reliable).
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		+	A non-[[Experience Level\|levelled]] ayurvedic will have had years of experience before becoming an authority; these should therefore be treated as 4th to 7th level in their field. For this reason, they are often better able than classed persons, who may have acquired the skill on their own as early as 3rd level. The procedure requires the patient be made still, with binding the body mercilessly if necessary. Blood is then drawn from one of the larger external veins, such as those in the forearm or neck, called "breathing a vein." Drawing enough blood to induce fainting is considered beneficial. If sufficient blood is drawn, the magical effect will leave the body, curing the patient.
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		+	There is a 5% chance of success per level. Leeches are slightly more effective than cutting, enabling a 5¾% chance of success per level. There is a 1 in 6 chance of an ayurvedic having leeches per 30 points of location's [[Infrastructure\|infrastructure]].
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		+	The act of bloodletting causes 1-2 [[hit points\|points]] of [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]] per level of the patient, as '''[[Hit Points#Biological Units\|biological units]]''' are the measure.
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		+	== Risks ==
		+	Because a great deal of blood must be drawn, there is a flat 30% chance of "runaway bleeding" occurring when using a knife. Using leeches reduces this chance to 25%. The effect appears to be of physical origin, but in fact it's caused by the magical force within attempting to kill the host as it rushes out. Upon fainting, the patient begins to bleed excessively; as bodily points are affected and not


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