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 == Detection ==
-The base chance to detect an ingestive poison before consumption is 60%, reduced by the [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] of the poison’s creator. Those with knowledge in the [[Poisoning (sage study)|study of poison]] add their own points to this chance. Detection occurs through irregularities in scent, taste, surface sheen or slight discolouration, though these signs are often subtle and easily missed.
+The base chance to detect an ingestive poison before consumption is 60%, reduced by the [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] of the poison's creator. Those with knowledge in the [[Poisoning (sage study)|study of poison]] add their own points to this chance. Detection occurs through irregularities in scent, taste, surface sheen or slight discolouration, though these signs are often subtle and easily missed.
-: For example, a poison prepared by an individual with 11 knowledge reduces the detection chance to 49%. If the intended victim possesses 3 knowledge in poisoning, the chance increases to 52%. Should the victim’s knowledge equal or exceed the preparer’s by sufficient margin, detection becomes certain.
+: For example, a poison prepared by an individual with 11 knowledge reduces the detection chance to 49%. If the intended victim possesses 3 knowledge in poisoning, the chance increases to 52%. Should the victim's knowledge equal or exceed the preparer's by sufficient margin, detection becomes certain.
 A detected poison is not consumed. Suspicion immediately falls upon those with access to the food or drink, and inquiry is directed toward anyone present or recently admitted. Confinement and questioning are common until responsibility is established.
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 Once consumed or [[Dosing_(sage_ability)#Dosing_a_Wound|taken through a wound]], an ingestive poison does not act at once but announces itself within 2-8 rounds through a recognisable "first effect." This is not yet the full consequence, but an unmistakable indication that the substance has taken hold. In the case of somnikus, this manifests as a sudden and overpowering onset of sleep; in other poisons, the initial effect varies according to the substance.
-At this point, the victim makes a saving throw. The outcome determines the progression and severity of the poison’s effects. Each poison follows its own rules, and these must be consulted individually to resolve the result.
+At this point, the victim makes a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]]. The outcome determines the progression and severity of the poison's effects. Each poison follows its own rules, and these must be consulted individually to resolve the result.

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 == Consumption ==
-Once consumed or taken through a wound, an ingestive poison does not act at once but announces itself within 2-8 rounds through a recognisable "first effect." This is not yet the full consequence, but an unmistakable indication that the substance has taken hold. In the case of somnikus, this manifests as a sudden and overpowering onset of sleep; in other poisons, the initial effect varies according to the substance.
+Once consumed or [[Dosing_(sage_ability)#Dosing_a_Wound|taken through a wound]], an ingestive poison does not act at once but announces itself within 2-8 rounds through a recognisable "first effect." This is not yet the full consequence, but an unmistakable indication that the substance has taken hold. In the case of somnikus, this manifests as a sudden and overpowering onset of sleep; in other poisons, the initial effect varies according to the substance.
 At this point, the victim makes a saving throw. The outcome determines the progression and severity of the poison’s effects. Each poison follows its own rules, and these must be consulted individually to resolve the result.
 See also,<br>

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 The four most common ingestive poisons are:
-:*'''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Biliosus|biliosus]]'''
+:*'''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Biliosus|biliosus]]''': derived from common herbs, this produces severe [[Nausea|nausea]], weakening the victim until incapacity results.
-These tinctures may be prepared by amateurs possessing the proper [[Prepare Ingestive Poisons (sage ability)|ability]], though even the simplest requires a laboratory and four to six days to compound into a stable and concealable form.
+:*'''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Ictus|ictus]]''': prepared from fruit-seed extracts, this induces partial [[Paralysation|paralysis]].
 See also,<br>

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 '''Ingestive [[Poison (substance)|poisons]]''' are substances introduced into the body through [[Food|food]] or drink, requiring the victim to consume the elixir for its effect to take hold. This distinguishes them from [[Insinuative Poison|insinuative poisons]], which must enter the bloodstream through the mouth or a [[Wound|wound]]. The strength, subtlety and outcome of an ingestive poison depend upon the intent and skill of the [[Prepare Ingestive Poisons (sage ability)|poisoner]]. All such poisons are designed to harm, though that harm may take the form of [[Weakness|weakness]], incapacity or [[Death|death]] rather than immediate destruction. The deliberate act of placing poison within food or drink is known as "[[Dosing (sage ability)|dosing]]."
-Ingestive poisons are valued for their indirect application. They rely upon trust, habit or inattention, and are most often employed where open violence is impractical. Because they must be consumed, their success depends as much on circumstance as on preparation.
+These tinctures may be prepared by amateurs possessing the proper [[Prepare Ingestive Poisons (sage ability)|ability]], though even the simplest requires a laboratory and four to six days to compound into a stable and concealable form.
 See also,<br>

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 The four most common ingestive poisons are '''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Biliosus|biliosus]]''', '''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Ictus|ictus]]''', '''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Somnikus|somnikus]]''' and '''[[Prepare_Ingestive_Poisons_(sage_ability)#Vexation|vexation]]'''.  Any amateur poison-maker can create these tinctures, though they require a laboratory and four to six days to "compound," or mix together so as to be effective and difficult to detect for the unwary and inexperience victim.
-Biliosus is made from herbs and produces an intense [[Nausea|nausea]] which weakens in order to incapacitate.  Ictus is derived from fruit-seed and produces a partial [[Paralysation|paralysis]].  Somnikus is an extract from narcotic plants that cause the victim to fall asleep.  Vexation uses a solution from mushrooms in order to kill.  Each has specific effects that are outlined in the links above.
+Biliosus is made from herbs and produces an intense [[Nausea|nausea]] which weakens in order to incapacitate.  Ictus is derived from fruit-seed and produces a partial [[Paralysation|paralysis]].  Somnikus is an extract from narcotic plants that cause the victim to fall [[Helpless Defenders|asleep]].  Vexation uses a solution from mushrooms in order to [[Death|kill]].  Each has specific effects that are outlined in the links above.
 == Detection ==
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+: For example, a dose created by an amateur poisoner with 11 knowledge would have a 49% chance of being detected, whether it was in food or drink.  If the imbiber had even three points of knowledge in the study of poisoning, this would increase the chance of detection to 52%.  In this case, any person with 51 or more points would automatically know the food or drink was poisoned.
-Amateur-created poisons, once consumed, will suggest that something is wrong immediately; within 1-3 rounds, the imbiber will know that the poisoning has occurred, as the first effects take place.
+See also,<br>

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−	'''Ingestive Poisons''' are those that must be consumed, ~~rather than introduced into the bloodstream through a cut (~~[[Insinuative Poison\|insinuative poisons]]). The poison is prepared from herbaceous plants or fungi, with a degree of lethality, purpose and detection depending on the skill of the [[Prepare Ingestive Poisons (sage ability)\|preparer]]. Some, intending to kill, will cause a lot of damage; others will cause moderate damage over long periods in order to promote nausea; still others will cause just enough damage to produce paralysis, sleep or coma. More sophisticated poisons that produce these some of these effects won't cause any damage at all, as damage undermines the stealthiness of their use. Some poisons will take effect immediately; many more sophisticated poisons won't take effect until minutes or hours after the poison has been imbibed.	+	'''Ingestive Poisons''' are those that must be consumed, unlike [[Insinuative Poison\|insinuative poisons]] that must be introduced through a cut in the skin.
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		+	The poison is prepared from herbaceous plants or fungi, with a degree of lethality, purpose and detection depending on the skill of the [[Prepare Ingestive Poisons (sage ability)\|preparer]]. Some, intending to kill, will cause a lot of damage; others will cause moderate damage over long periods in order to promote nausea; still others will cause just enough damage to produce paralysis, sleep or coma. More sophisticated poisons that produce these some of these effects won't cause any damage at all, as damage undermines the stealthiness of their use. Some poisons will take effect immediately; many more sophisticated poisons won't take effect until minutes or hours after the poison has been imbibed.

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