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Post by Stix on Apr 6, 2008 13:12:02 GMT -5
The genasi is definitely poisoned.
[dice=20+2][rand=77157883266085743482850033549053388372831771341748027608459655605]
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Post by Stix on Apr 6, 2008 13:13:36 GMT -5
Though with what, it's hard to say. You can make successive castings for additional DC 20 Wisdom checks.
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Post by exile on Apr 6, 2008 15:55:31 GMT -5
(Can I do a Knowledge: Medicine check? Or just wisdom?)
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Post by Stix on Apr 6, 2008 16:31:08 GMT -5
Toxicology is a function of Craft: Alchemy.
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Post by exile on Apr 6, 2008 18:12:35 GMT -5
Not that I suspect this will help, since I'm already looking at a DC 20 alchemy check, but is there no overlap with medicine whatsoever that would allow for a higher DC knowledge check? I ask because while I don't dispute Toxicology as being the purview of Alchemy, Toxidromes are the study of medicine. When we see an overdose come through the doors of emergency, it’s the physician that makes the diagnosis, not the pharmacist even though a pharmacist might be just as capable at recognizing a substance induced syndrome. Just my two coppers.
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Post by Stix on Apr 6, 2008 19:38:29 GMT -5
The toxin is a fast-acting anticoagulant not uncommon in powerful formulae for rat poison.
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Post by exile on Jun 2, 2008 17:14:06 GMT -5
Is there any roll Hadrian can make to determine an effective antidote for the poison? It’s becoming clear that even though he’s identified the source, he’s no closer to arriving at a solution. I’m guessing the poison is something like Warfarin and the antidote is vitamin K, despite the fact that Warfarin is not fast acting. However I question the probability of anyone in a medieval setting of understanding that  |
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