Reagent Pathologies

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Title: Reagent Pathologies

Author: Jezebel of Britain


While it is true that reagents hold the power to heal the sick and vanquish your foes, they are also naturally occuring elements capable of transferring various maladies to those who overhandle them and fail to use proper precautions in storage.

Below I have listed several of the more common maladies with potential cures, though much remains to learn about the natural qualities of reagents and their effect on humans.


Black Fever
Cause: Black Pearl
Symptoms: Stained fingers and knots in the neck and groin; if untreated results in death.
Cure: Rest and fluids, leeching. DO NOT USE MAGIC TO CURE

THIS FEVER! Black Pearl, as you know, is the most potent of the common reagents and reacts violently in the blood if any magic is cast on the patient.


Blood Fungus
Cause: Bloodmoss
Symptoms: Fingers turn red; mostly harmless
Cure: Wash hands daily in strong spirits.


Orc's Revenge
Cause: Overingestion of Ginseng
Symptoms: loose bowels
Cure: Keep patient hydrated. The symptoms should pass in a few days.


Nightshade Poisoning
Cause: Nightshade ingestion
Symptoms: Disorientation, nausea, internal bleeding
Cure: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Cast Cure spells once every full hours. Feed patient light foodstuffs.


Travelers Despise
Cause: Frequent gate travel
Symptoms: Dementia, vertigo
Cure: No known cure. Aye?


This is all the information I have for now, and this information may not be entirely correct. Much of it was gleaned from my uncle, who is prone to drink but is otherwise an excellent apothecary.

Thank you and feel free to tell me your comments.