Giant wasp poison was a type of venom secreted by the giant variation of regular wasps[5], most commonly in Faerûn - found inhabiting the forest of Cormanthor.[6]
Effects[]
Giant wasp venom was often used to coat weapons[2][7] or injuring traps.[8] When introduced into the target's bloodstream, the poison stiffened the affected creature's body, dramatically reducing their nimbleness and dexterity, eventually, leading to the victim's possible death.[5]
Giant wasp poison was also could be used by assassins to poison foodstuffs.[2]
Usages[]
Giant wasp venom was used for the final step of wands of enemy detection creation. The wands were polished using this insect substance.[9]
History[]
In 1369 DR, traps of the Crypt of Kesefehon, coated in giant wasp venom, were still potent and deadly, name centuries after being set, predating the coming of the Weeping War and fall of Myth Drannor.[10]
Notable Users[]
Organizations[]
- Drow slavers were known to be armed with several dozes of giant wasp poison.[3]
- Fire Knives, the assassin guid from Cormyr, later from Westgate, who used giant wasp venom to coat their deadly blades and poison their targets' meals.[2]
Individuals[]
- Eshenesra, an elven rogue, assassin, and the sister of Thatoryl, who harbored bloodthirsty hate of humans circa 1371 DR.[11]
- Kaedthis, the chieftain of a tribe of lycanthropes from the forest of Cormanthor circa 1374 DR. She carried giant wasp poison and black lotus extract, ready for weapon application.[7]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Into the Dragon's Lair • Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor
- Video Games
- Neverwinter Nights series
References[]
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds (2000). Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor. Edited by Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 31. ISBN 0-7869-1710-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 273. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ari Marmell, Anthony Pryor, Robert J. Schwalb, Greg A. Vaughan (May 2007). Drow of the Underdark. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 168. ISBN 978-0-7869-4151-3.
- ↑ Jesse Decker (January 2005). Complete Adventurer. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 98. ISBN ISBN 0-7869-3651-7.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams (September 2000). Dungeon Master's Guide 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 74, 297. ISBN 978-0786915514.
- ↑ James Butler, Elizabeth T. Danforth, Jean Rabe (September 1994). “Explorer's Manual”. In Karen S. Boomgarden ed. Elminster's Ecologies (TSR, Inc), p. 28. ISBN 1-5607-6917-3.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Jeff Crook, Wil Upchurch, Eric L. Boyd (May 2005). Champions of Ruin. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 48. ISBN 0-7869-3692-4.
- ↑ David Noonan, John D. Rateliff (December 2001). Song and Silence. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 36. ISBN 0-7869-1857-8.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (December 1993). Book of Artifacts. (TSR, Inc), p. 127. ISBN 978-1560766728.
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds (2000). Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor. Edited by Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 31. ISBN 0-7869-1710-5.
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds, Steve Miller (2000). Into the Dragon's Lair. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 84. ISBN 0-7869-1634-6.