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 a book with a few basic Poison Magic spells.

Spells

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

Further Reading

The Trismegistus Codex and Great Wizards, Vol. II provide more advanced poison magic.

History

• Prior to 0.27, the book contained Mephitic Cloud and Ignite Poison. Also, it was a starting book for Venom Mages.
• In 0.20, Alistair's Intoxication was replaced by Poisonous Vapours.
• 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.