Young Poisoner's Handbook

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Young Poisoner's Handbook
Primary school	Alchemy

An introductory book for the magic arts of poison. Readers are recommended to wear a pair of very thick, non-absorbent gloves.

The Young Poisoner's Handbook is the starting book for Venom Mages.

Spells

Tile	Spell	Type	Level
	a - Sting	Alchemy/Conjuration	1
	b - Mercury Vapours	Air/Alchemy	2
	c - Olgreb's Toxic Radiance	Alchemy	4

Further Reading

The Book of Envenomations provides more advanced poison magic, though Poison Arrow, the only level 6 poison spell, only appears in the Book of Annihilations.

History

Prior to 0.19, the book contained Cure Poison instead of Alistair's Intoxication.

Prior to 0.9, the book contained Poison Weapon instead of Olgreb's Toxic Radiance.