Young Poisoner's Handbook

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Spellbook.png 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
Sting.png a - Sting Alchemy/Conjuration 1
Poisonous vapours.png b - Mercury Vapours Air/Alchemy 2
Olgreb's toxic radiance.png 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.