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Dosing a Wound

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Poisoning Results

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Tao alexis: /* Drawbacks */

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Drawbacks

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 == Dosing a Wound ==
-If steps are taken to keep a vial of ingestive poison to hand, where it can be grabbed at a cost of 2 [[Action Points|action points]], if the character is adjacent to a wounded defender, who in turn has just recovered from being [[Stun Lock|stunned]], then a character with dosing skill can attempt to pour that poison into the defender's wound. This requires a roll needed to hit the enemy's armour class, modified by a -2 to the poisoner's die roll; if successful, the defender must make saving throw against the poison before taking any other action.
+If a character has taken the precaution of keeping a vial of ingestive poison readily to hand — secured in an accessible pocket or loop where it may be drawn at a cost of 2 [[Action Points|action points]] — it is possible to attempt to introduce the poison directly into an open [[Wound|wound]]. This can only be done when the character is adjacent to a wounded defender who has just recovered from [[Stun Lock|stunned]], in that brief moment before the defender is able to reassert control.
-Note that the attempt cannot be made unless the poison has been placed in a pocket upon the character's vest, while the character must not need to move a single hex to perform the action of dosing the wound. The defender need not have been wounded or stunned by the would-be poisoner.
+The act requires the [[Dosing (sage ability)|dosing]] skill and is treated as an [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] against the defender's [[Armour Class|armour class]], with a -2 penalty applied to the poisoner’s [[Roll to Hit|die roll]]. If the attempt succeeds, the poison is forced into the wound, and the defender must immediately make a saving throw against the poison before taking any other action.

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	If the '''save fails''', the victim ingests a sufficient quantity to experience the poison's full effects. Thereupon with lesser poisons it becomes obvious to all that a poisoning has taken place, from the reaction of the victim. More subtle poisons delay their effects for an hour or more, allowing a more surreptitious success.		If the '''save fails''', the victim ingests a sufficient quantity to experience the poison's full effects. Thereupon with lesser poisons it becomes obvious to all that a poisoning has taken place, from the reaction of the victim. More subtle poisons delay their effects for an hour or more, allowing a more surreptitious success.
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		+	== Dosing a Wound ==
		+	If steps are taken to keep a vial of ingestive poison to hand, where it can be grabbed at a cost of 2 [[Action Points\|action points]], if the character is adjacent to a wounded defender, who in turn has just recovered from being [[Stun Lock\|stunned]], then a character with dosing skill can attempt to pour that poison into the defender's wound. This requires a roll needed to hit the enemy's armour class, modified by a -2 to the poisoner's die roll; if successful, the defender must make saving throw against the poison before taking any other action.
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		+	Note that the attempt cannot be made unless the poison has been placed in a pocket upon the character's vest, while the character must not need to move a single hex to perform the action of dosing the wound. The defender need not have been wounded or stunned by the would-be poisoner.

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-'''Dosing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status ability, in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Instruction (sage study)|Poisoning]], allowing
+'''Dosing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status ability, in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Poisoning (sage study)|Poisoning]], allowing
 a character to seamlessly introduce ingestible [[Poison (substance)|toxins]] into [[Food|food or drink]] without being seen.  The application is so intuitive that no skill check is necessary, and the correct dose is always used.
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 '''Dosing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status ability, in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Instruction (sage study)|Poisoning]], allowing
 a character to seamlessly introduce ingestible [[Poison (substance)|toxins]] into [[Food|food or drink]] without being seen.  The application is so intuitive that no skill check is necessary, and the correct dose is always used.

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-'''Dosing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status ability, in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Instruction (sage study)|Poisoning]], that allows the character to add [[Poison (substance)|ingestive poison]] to [[Food|food]] or drink without being seen.  This requires no check for success and the right amount is always chosen.  The deed can be done in the company of the intended victim, choosing a moment when potential witnesses, including the erstwhile victim, are distracted.  This can be done during a dinner or a feast, or in any public place, so long as the character has a pretext for casually passing by, so that a dollop of poison can be poured into or dusted over food and drink.
+'''Dosing''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status ability, in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Instruction (sage study)|Poisoning]], allowing
-Some consumable must be involved.  The ability makes it unnecessary for the character to provide food or drink that's already been poisoned.  There is no certainty that the intended victim trusts the character, however — only that it's for certain the character won't be actually seen adding poison to the meal.  Apart from the skill, the player must take steps to obtain the intended victim's trust, if that's important.
+The technique requires a consumable food to be present.  There's no need for the character to serve already-poisoned edibles. However, it's vital to note that while the act of dosing can remain undetected, it doesn't automatically ensure the trust of the intended recipient. Beyond the act itself, effort might be needed to gain the victim's confidence in cases where the latter is already convinced that his or her life is being threatened by poisoners.  This gaining of trust must be role-played.
-== Drawbacks ==
+== Poisoning Results ==
-It's considered a near-certainty that the victim will eat the food that's poisoned — though a crisis could arise that would cause the would-be consumer to abandon the meal.  The chance of this is a mere 1%.
+While it's that a victim will consume the poisoned food, unforeseen circumstances might cause them to leave the meal untouched. The likelihood of such an event is a slim 1%.
-Additionally, the intended victim IS allowed a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]]; the poison might be detected by odour, tasting only a small bite at first by chance or the experience of the victim.  The dosing ability grants a -2 penalty to the victim's throw.  If the roll is 5 points higher than the number needed, the consumer has smelled something — and will be cautious about taking a bite.  In this case, the poison is detected and no damage accrues.
+The intended target does have a chance to resist the poison's effects with a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]].  Factors like a distinct smell, tasting only a small portion initially by happenstance, or the victim's past experiences might raise suspicions.  The sage ability imposes a -2 penalty on the victim's saving throw, increasing the likelihood of the poisoning being successful.
-However, if a save nearer to the number needed is made, the poison won't be detected until after some food or drink has been imbibed.  In this case, the victim suffers 20-50% of the poison's effect.  If a save fails, then the victim consumes enough to suffer the full effects of the poison.
+If the '''saving throw is successful''', however, it reveals to the intended victim that there's something wrong with the dish; an examination by an individual experienced with poison will be able to identify the presence of some substance, identifying it according to their own ability.  Additionally, those who save still experience 20% to 50% of the poison's impact.
-It will be obvious to all that a poisoning has taken place; to master the means of producing an effect that will appear to be naturally caused, or at least undetermined, the character must possess the [[Subtle Poisoning (sage ability)|subtle poisoning]] ability.
+If the '''save fails''', the victim ingests a sufficient quantity to experience the poison's full effects.  Thereupon with lesser poisons it becomes obvious to all that a poisoning has taken place, from the reaction of the victim.  More subtle poisons delay their effects for an hour or more, allowing a more surreptitious success.
-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Detect Poison (spell)]]<br>
-[[Poisoning (sage study)|Poisoning]]
+[[Poisoning (sage study)]]
-[[Category: Sage Abilities]][[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]
+[[Category: Sage Abilities]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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−	See [[Poisoning (sage study)\|Poisoning]]	+	See Also,<br>
		+	[[Detect Poison (spell)]]<br>
		+	[[Poisoning (sage study)\|Poisoning]]

	[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]		[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]

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	See [[Poisoning (sage study)\|Poisoning]]		See [[Poisoning (sage study)\|Poisoning]]
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	'''Dosing''' is an amateur status ability that allows the character to add [[Poison (substance)\|ingestive poison]] to [[Food\|food]] or drink without being seen. This requires no check for success and the right amount is always chosen. The deed can be done in the company of the intended victim, choosing a moment when potential witnesses, including the erstwhile victim, are distracted. This can be done during a dinner or a feast, or in any public place, so long as the character has a pretext for casually passing by, so that a dollop of poison can be poured into or dusted over food and drink.		'''Dosing''' is an amateur status ability that allows the character to add [[Poison (substance)\|ingestive poison]] to [[Food\|food]] or drink without being seen. This requires no check for success and the right amount is always chosen. The deed can be done in the company of the intended victim, choosing a moment when potential witnesses, including the erstwhile victim, are distracted. This can be done during a dinner or a feast, or in any public place, so long as the character has a pretext for casually passing by, so that a dollop of poison can be poured into or dusted over food and drink.