Ingestive Poisons
Ingestive poisons are substances introduced into the body through food or drink, requiring the victim to consume the elixir for its effect to take hold. This distinguishes them from insinuative poisons, which must enter the bloodstream through the mouth or a wound. The strength, subtlety and outcome of an ingestive poison depend upon the intent and skill of the poisoner. All such poisons are designed to harm, though that harm may take the form of weakness, incapacity or death rather than immediate destruction. The deliberate act of placing poison within food or drink is known as "dosing."
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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.
Examples
The four most common ingestive poisons are:
These tinctures may be prepared by amateurs possessing the proper ability, though even the simplest requires a laboratory and four to six days to compound into a stable and concealable form.
See also,
Assassin Sage Abilities
Harvest Poisonous Herb (sage ability)
