Belladonnas: Fantasy

The fine art of poisoning is not for the faint of heart--or the frail of heart, since you will be required to test many of the mixtures yourself, albeit at lower dosages that are usually fatal. There's a reason that the poison women are known as belladonnas. Poison can grant some beauty and charisma, even as it drains away your life. Oh, yes. Very few poisoners live to old age, unless they started their career very late. But there are compensations, as I said. To achieve that unearthly beauty that the correct mix of weak poisons can produce. To hold the life of another in your hand and know that you could take it away at any time. That, and the very generous survivors benefits, and the excellent pay. Very good medical care, too, though you might not expect that. Some mutter that in order to heal, doctors first learn all the different ways that a person can be killed. Well. The doctor's school does not focus on that as much one might think would be of benefit. But it is true that in order to learn to kill, you must first learn all the ways to heal. At least in a proper school.


Inspiration: "The fine art of poisoning" - Jill Tracy
Story Potential: Low.
Notes: Eh.