False Balm

	False Balm
Form	Cream
Onset	30 seconds
Duration	Until purged
Ingredients	1 abscess root, 1 skullcap, 3 cream
Cost	4 work units
Key words	Poisoner
Description	This poison must be rubbed directly onto the skin on the target location, for at least 3 to 5 seconds. Thirty seconds thereafter, if the poison is not resisted (see the Resist Poison skill) or purged, that location is reduced to zero physical hits, breaking out into angry, suppurating sores. The poison must be purged or cured by an antidote before it can be healed. Note that this poison will also affect the hand of the person applying it, unless they are wearing a glove.