Scorpion's Sting - Revision history

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	In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that led to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.		In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that led to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.

	In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.		In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that led to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.		In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that led to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.

	In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.		In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	"The venom is in your blood too, assassin. When my guards break down that door you will not draw two further breaths ..."		"The venom is in your blood too, assassin. When my guards break down that door you will not draw two further breaths ..."

	The assassin shrugged, one-shouldered. He was breathing heavily, two nasty gashes in his chest from her twin blades turning the front of of his white shirt a deep, angry crimson.		The assassin shrugged, one-shouldered. He was breathing heavily, two nasty gashes in his chest from her twin blades turning the front of his white shirt a deep, angry crimson.

	"It does not matter to you, Madame, because by then you will be far beyond the help of even your peoples' famed apothecary skills."		"It does not matter to you, Madame, because by then you will be far beyond the help of even your peoples' famed apothecary skills."

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	These unpleasant knives are valued by assassins and murderers, and few who are on the receiving end of a Scorpion's Sting survive to tell the tale. The weapons are often curved, in shapes reminiscent of scorpion tails or the fangs of venomous creatures. Sometimes the blade or the handle is marked with the rune [[Rhyv]], or with a depiction of a poisonous creature or plant, but many are studied in their nondescript appearance - and for good reason.		These unpleasant knives are valued by assassins and murderers, and few who are on the receiving end of a Scorpion's Sting survive to tell the tale. The weapons are often curved, in shapes reminiscent of scorpion tails or the fangs of venomous creatures. Sometimes the blade or the handle is marked with the rune [[Rhyv]], or with a depiction of a poisonous creature or plant, but many are studied in their nondescript appearance - and for good reason.

	In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that ~~lead~~ to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.		In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that led to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.

	In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.		In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.

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	"And the scorpion replies 'Foolish frog! Like all my family, I can swim ....'"</ic>		"And the scorpion replies 'Foolish frog! Like all my family, I can swim ....'"</ic>

	~~[[Category:Venom]]~~

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	These unpleasant knives are valued by assassins and murderers, and few who are on the receiving end of a Scorpion's Sting survive to tell the tale. The weapons are often curved, in shapes reminiscent of scorpion tails or the fangs of venomous creatures. Sometimes the blade or the handle is marked with the rune [[Rhyv]], or with a depiction of a poisonous creature or plant, but many are studied in their nondescript appearance - and for good reason.		These unpleasant knives are valued by assassins and murderers, and few who are on the receiving end of a Scorpion's Sting survive to tell the tale. The weapons are often curved, in shapes reminiscent of scorpion tails or the fangs of venomous creatures. Sometimes the blade or the handle is marked with the rune [[Rhyv]], or with a depiction of a poisonous creature or plant, but many are studied in their nondescript appearance - and for good reason.

	In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that lead to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a ~~sizable~~ majority.		In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that lead to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizeable majority.

	In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.		In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	* '''Form:''' Dagger		{{Daggers}}
	* '''Effect:''' Once per day, you may call [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]] with this dagger. You are also affected by venom when you use this ability.		* '''Effect:''' Once per day, you may call [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]] with this dagger. You are also affected by venom when you use this ability.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Scorpion's Sting requires seven units of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and five ingots of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Scorpion's Sting requires seven units of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and five ingots of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

Matt at 10:41, 9 April 2017

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	"And the scorpion replies 'Foolish frog! Like all my family, I can swim ....'"</ic>		"And the scorpion replies 'Foolish frog! Like all my family, I can swim ....'"</ic>

	~~[[Category:Magic Items]]~~
	~~[[Category:Daggers]]~~
	[[Category:Venom]]		[[Category:Venom]]

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	* '''Form:''' Dagger		* '''Form:''' Dagger
	* '''Effect:''' Once per day, you may call [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]] with this dagger. You are also affected by venom when you use this ability.		* '''Effect:''' Once per day, you may call [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]] with this dagger. You are also affected by venom when you use this ability.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Scorpion's Sting requires seven units of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and ~~four~~ ingots of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Scorpion's Sting requires seven units of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and five ingots of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

	<ic>The Ambassador tried to catch her breath, but did not take her eyes off the man on the other side of the bedchamber. He kept his long, slim blade pointed roughly at her heart, holding the curved dagger in his other hand in an almost negligent grip. Her own sickle-shaped short swords were held in the traditional Two Moons style, ready to catch and break his rapier should he try to thrust.		<ic>The Ambassador tried to catch her breath, but did not take her eyes off the man on the other side of the bedchamber. He kept his long, slim blade pointed roughly at her heart, holding the curved dagger in his other hand in an almost negligent grip. Her own sickle-shaped short swords were held in the traditional Two Moons style, ready to catch and break his rapier should he try to thrust.

Dre at 13:48, 16 April 2016

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	In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that lead to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizable majority.		In 143YE it was made illegal to carry this weapon within the Empire; possession resulted in a fine, with an equally serious fine for the artisan who crafted the blade if they could be identified. In some cases magistrates chose to levy both fines on the bearer of the knife where they refused to name the person who supplied them with it. As Senator Ravani de [[Sarvos]] said during the debates that lead to the law being passed: "''There is simply no reason for a civilised person to carry one of these nasty little toys, except that they mean to commit murder.''" While the Navarri senators in particular disagreed, the law was passed by a sizable majority.

	In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]] Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, ~~althought~~ some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.		In Winter 378YE, however, the Senator for [[Hercynia]], Bloody Trees Rhain of Winter's Vigil [[striding]] [[Legalize_Scorpion's_Sting_Dagger\|persuaded]] the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible to the kind of venom the Scorpion's Sting produces. It is now legal to make and carry the weapon, although some magistrates still view the use or even possession of this weapon during the commission of another crime to exacerbate the seriousness of the criminal activity, and hand down harsh penalties as a consequence.

	==Rules==		==Rules==
	* '''Form:''' Dagger		* '''Form:''' Dagger
	* '''Effect:''' Once per day, you may call [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]] with this dagger. You are also affected by venom when you use this ability.		* '''Effect:''' Once per day, you may call [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]] with this dagger. You are also affected by venom when you use this ability.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Scorpion's Sting requires seven units of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and four ingots of [[Materials#~~Ambergolt~~\|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Scorpion's Sting requires seven units of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and four ingots of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

	<ic>The Ambassador tried to catch her breath, but did not take her eyes off the man on the other side of the bedchamber. He kept his long, slim blade pointed roughly at her heart, holding the curved dagger in his other hand in an almost negligent grip. Her own sickle-shaped short swords were held in the traditional Two Moons style, ready to catch and break his rapier should he try to thrust.		<ic>The Ambassador tried to catch her breath, but did not take her eyes off the man on the other side of the bedchamber. He kept his long, slim blade pointed roughly at her heart, holding the curved dagger in his other hand in an almost negligent grip. Her own sickle-shaped short swords were held in the traditional Two Moons style, ready to catch and break his rapier should he try to thrust.
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	"Do you recall what the scorpion says to the frog at the end?"		"Do you recall what the scorpion says to the frog at the end?"

	From outside the Ambassador heard the sound of her guards breaking down the outer door to her apartments. She began to smile, and stood up a little ~~straigher~~. All she needed to do now was hold the Assassin off for at most another minute ... she chose to indulge him, to keep him talking.		From outside the Ambassador heard the sound of her guards breaking down the outer door to her apartments. She began to smile, and stood up a little straighter. All she needed to do now was hold the Assassin off for at most another minute ... she chose to indulge him, to keep him talking.

	"Yes of course. The frog asks 'Why have you done this you have doomed us both!' and the scorpion replies 'because it is in my nature.' I did not know your people were so prone to suicidal behaviour."		"Yes of course. The frog asks 'Why have you done this you have doomed us both!' and the scorpion replies 'because it is in my nature.' I did not know your people were so prone to suicidal behaviour."