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Post by Dizzy on Jun 4, 2007 22:22:24 GMT -5
Dragonhealers
Retired Master Joset (npc) Master Weldon (npc)
Journeyman Taldol (npc) Journeywoman Nufara (Drache) Journeyman Y'rel of Blue (npc)
Apprentice Ambaitola of green (Charming) Apprentice Apprentice Apprentice Apprentice Apprentice Apprentice
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 4, 2007 22:26:54 GMT -5
Lateo Weyr Healers
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 11, 2007 20:09:23 GMT -5
STANDARD WEIGHT CHART FOR MEN Height In Feet & Inches Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame 5'2" 128-134 131-141 138-150 5'3" 130-136 133-143 140-153 5'4" 132-138 135-145 142-156 5'5" 134-140 137-148 144-160 5'6" 136-142 139-151 146-164 5'7" 138-145 142-154 149-168 5'8" 140-148 145-157 152-172 5'9" 142-151 148-160 155-176 5'10" 144-154 151-163 158-180 5'11" 146-157 154-166 161-184 6'0" 149-160 157-170 164-188 6'1" 152-164 160-174 168-192 6'2" 155-168 164-178 172-197 6'3" 158-172 167-182 176-202 6'4" 162-176 171-187 181-207 STANDARD WEIGHT CHART FOR WOMEN Height In Feet & Inches Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame 4'10" 102-111 109-121 118-131 4'11" 103-113 111-123 120-134 5'0" 104-115 113-126 122-137 5'1" 106-118 115-129 125-140 5'2" 108-121 118-132 128-143 5'3" 111-124 121-135 131-147 5'4" 114-127 124-138 134-151 5'5" 117-130 127-141 137-155 5'6" 120-133 130-144 140-159 5'7" 123-136 133-147 143-163 5'8" 126-139 136-150 146-167 5'9" 129-142 139-153 149-170 5'10" 132-145 142-156 152-173 5'11" 135-148 145-159 155-176 6'0" 138-151 148-162 158-179
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 13, 2007 19:57:54 GMT -5
The Skeletal System serves many important functions; it provides the shape and form for our bodies in addition to supporting, protecting, allowing bodily movement, producing blood for the body, and storing minerals.
Functions
Its 206 bones form a rigid framework to which the softer tissues and organs of the body are attached.
Vital organs are protected by the skeletal system. The brain is protected by the surrounding skull as the heart and lungs are encased by the sternum and rib cage.
Bodily movement is carried out by the interaction of the muscular and skeletal systems. For this reason, they are often grouped together as the musculo-skeletal system. Muscles are connected to bones by tendons. Bones are connected to each other by ligaments. Where bones meet one another is typically called a joint. Muscles which cause movement of a joint are connected to two different bones and contract to pull them together. An example would be the contraction of the biceps and a relaxation of the triceps. This produces a bend at the elbow. The contraction of the triceps and relaxation of the biceps produces the effect of straightening the arm.
Blood cells are produced by the marrow located in some bones. An average of 2.6 million red blood cells are produced each second by the bone marrow to replace those worn out and destroyed by the liver.
Bones serve as a storage area for minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. When an excess is present in the blood, buildup will occur within the bones. When the supply of these minerals within the blood is low, it will be withdrawn from the bones to replenish the supply.
Divisions of the Skeleton
The human skeleton is divided into two distinct parts:
The axial skeleton consists of bones that form the axis of the body and support and protect the organs of the head, neck, and trunk.
The Skull
The skull is the bony framework of the head. It is comprised of the eight cranial and fourteen facial bones.
Cranial Bones
The cranial bones makeup the protective frame of bone around the brain.
The cranial bones are:
The frontal forms part of the cranial cavity as well as the forehead, the brow ridges and the nasal cavity.
The left and right parietal forms much of the superior and lateral portions of the cranium.
The left and right temporal form the lateral walls of the cranium as well as housing the external ear.
The occipital forms the posterior and inferior portions of the cranium. Many neck muscles attach here as this is the point of articulation with the neck.
The sphenoid forms part of the eye orbit and helps to form the floor of the cranium.
The ethmoid forms the medial portions of the orbits and the roof of the nasal cavity.
The joints between bones of the skull are immovable and called sutures. The parietal bones are joined by the sagittal suture. Where the parietal bones meet the frontal is referred to as the coronal suture. The parietals and the occipital meet at the lambdoidal suture. The suture between the parietals and the temporal bone is referred to as the squamous suture. These sites are the common location of fontanelles or "soft spots" on a baby’s head.
Facial Bones
The facial bones makeup the upper and lower jaw and other facial structures.
The facial bones are:
The mandible is the lower jawbone. It articulates with the temporal bones at the temporomandibular joints. This forms the only freely moveable joint in the head. It provides the chewing motion.
The left and right maxilla are the upper jaw bones. They form part of the nose, orbits, and roof of the mouth.
The left and right palatine form a portion of the nasal cavity and the posterior portion of the roof of the mouth.
The left and right zygomatic are the cheek bones. They form portions of the orbits as well.
The left and right nasal form the superior portion of the bridge of the nose.
The left and right lacrimal help to form the orbits.
The vomer forms part of the nasal septum (the divider between the nostrils).
The left and right inferior turbinate forms the lateral walls of the nose and increase the surface area of the nasal cavity.
The Sternum
The sternum is a flat, dagger shaped bone located in the middle of the chest. Along with the ribs, the sternum forms the rib cage that protects the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from damage.
The sternum is composed of three parts:
The manubrim, also called the "handle", is located at the top of the sternum and moves slightly. It is connected to the first two ribs.
The body, also called the "blade" or the "gladiolus", is located in the middle of the sternum and connects the third to seventh ribs directly and the eighth through tenth ribs indirectly.
The xiphoid process, also called the "tip", is located on the bottom of the sternum. It is often cartilaginous (cartilage), but does become bony in later years.
These three segments of bone are usually fused in adults.
The sternum serves an important function in the body. The ribs are connected to it by the costal cartilage. Without the sternum, there would be a hole in the bone structure in the middle of your chest, right above your heart and lungs. The sternum protects this vital area and completes the circle of the rib cage.
The Ribs
The ribs are thin, flat, curved bones that form a protective cage around the organs in the upper body. They are comprised 24 bones arranged in 12 pairs.
These bones are divided into three categories:
The first seven bones are called the true ribs. These bones are connected to the spine (the backbone) in back. In the front, the true ribs are connected directly to the breastbone or sternum by a strips of cartilage called the costal cartilage.
The next three pairs of bones are called false ribs. These bones are slightly shorter than the true ribs and are connected to the spine in back. However, instead of being attached directly to the sternum in front, the false ribs are attached to the lowest true rib.
The last two sets of rib bones are called floating ribs. Floating ribs are smaller than both the true ribs and the false ribs. They are attached to the spine at the back, but are not connected to anything in the front.
The ribs form a kind of cage the encloses the upper body. They give the chest its familiar shape.
The ribs serve several important purposes. They protect the heart and lungs from injuries and shocks that might damage them. Ribs also protect parts of the stomach, spleen, and kidneys. The ribs help you to breathe. As you inhale, the muscles in between the ribs lift the rib cage up, allowing the lungs to expand. When you exhale, the rib cage moves down again, squeezing the air out of your lungs.
The Vertebral Column
The vertebral column (also called the backbone, spine, or spinal column) consists of a series of 33 irregularly shaped bones, called vertebrae. These 33 bones are divided into five categories depending on where they are located in the backbone.
The first seven vertebrae are called the cervical vertebrae. Located at the top of the spinal column, these bones form a flexible framework for the neck and support the head. The first cervical vertebrae is called the atlas and the second is called the axis. The atlas' shape allows the head to nod "yes" and the axis' shape allows the head to shake "no".
The next twelve vertebrae are called the thoracic vertebrae. These bones move with the ribs to form the rear anchor of the rib cage. Thoracic vertebrae are larger than cervical vertebrae and increase in size from top to bottom.
After the thoracic vertebrae, come the lumbar vertebrae. These five bones are the largest vertebrae in the spinal column. These vertebrae support most of the body's weight and are attached to many of the back muscles.
The sacrum is a triangular bone located just below the lumbar vertebrae. It consists of four or five sacral vertebrae in a child, which become fused into a single bone after age 26. The sacrum forms the back wall of the pelvic girdle and moves with it.
The bottom of the spinal column is called the coccyx or tailbone. It consists of 3-5 bones that are fused together in an adult. Many muscles connect to the coccyx.
These bones compose the vertebral column, resulting in a total of 26 movable parts in an adult. In between the vertebrae are intervertebral discs made of fibrous cartilage that act as shock absorbers and allow the back to move. As a person ages, these discs compress and shrink, resulting in a distinct loss of height (generally between 0.5 and 2.0cm) between the ages of 50 and 55.
When looked at from the side, the spine forms four curves. These curves are called the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic curves. The cervical curve is located at the top of the spine and is composed of cervical vertebrae. Next come the thoracic and lumbar curves composed of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae respectively. The final curve called the pelvic or sacral curve is formed by the sacrum and coccyx. These curves allow human beings to stand upright and help to maintain the balance of the upper body. The cervical and lumbar curves are not present in an infant. The cervical curves forms around the age of 3 months when an infant begins to hold its head up and the lumbar curve develops when a child begins to walk.
In addition to allowing humans to stand upright and maintain their balance, the vertebral column serves several other important functions. It helps to support the head and arms, while permitting freedom of movement. It also provides attachment for many muscles, the ribs, and some of the organs and protects the spinal cord, which controls most bodily functions.
The appendicular skeleton is composed of bones that anchor the appendages to the axial skeleton.
The Upper Extremities
The upper extremity consists of three parts: the arm, the forearm, and the hand.
The Arm
The arm, or brachium, is technically only the region between the shoulder and elbow. It consists of a single long bone called the humerus. The humerus is the longest bone in the upper extremity. The top, or head, is large, smooth, and rounded and fits into the scapula in the shoulder. On the bottom of the humerus, are two depressions where the humerus connects to the ulna and radius of the forearm. The radius is connected on the side away from the body (lateral side) and the ulna is connected on the side towards the body (medial side) when standing in the anatomical position. Together, the humerus and the ulna make up the elbow. The bottom of the humerus protects the ulnar nerve and is commonly known as the "funny bone" because striking the elbow on a hard surface stimulates the ulnar nerve and produces a tingling sensation.
The Forearm
The forearm is the region between the elbow and the wrist. It is formed by the radius on the lateral side and the ulna on the medial side when the forearm is viewed in the anatomical position. The ulna is longer than the radius and connected more firmly to the humerus. The radius, however, contributes more to the movement of the wrist and hand than the ulna. When the hand is turned over so that the palm is facing downwards, the radius crosses over the ulna. The top of each bone connects to the humerus of the arm and the bottom of each connects to the bones of the hand.
The Hand
The hand consists of three parts (the wrist, palm, and five fingers) and 27 bones.
The wrist, or carpus, consists of 8 small bones called the carpal bones that are tightly bound by ligaments. These bone are arranged in two rows of four bones each. The top row (the row closest to the forearm) from the lateral (thumb) side to the medial side contains the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform bones. The second row from lateral to medial contains the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. The scaphoid and lunate connect to the bottom of the radius.
The palm or metacarpus consists of five metacarpal bones, one aligned with each of the fingers. The metacarpal bones are not named but are numbered I to V starting with the thumb. The bases of the metacarpal bones are connected to the wrist bones and the heads are connected to the bones of the fingers. The heads of the metacarpals form the knuckles of a clenched fist.
The fingers are made up of 14 bones called phalanges. A single finger bone is called a phalanx. The phalanges are arranged in three rows. The first row (the closest to the metacarpals) is called the proximal row, the second row is the middle row, and the farthest row is called the distal row. Each finger has a proximal phalanx, a middle phalanx, and a distal phalanx, except the thumb (also called the pollex) which does not have a middle phalanx. The digits are also numbered I to V starting from the thumb.
The Lower Extremities
The lower extremity is composed of the bones of the thigh, leg, foot, and the patella (commonly known as the kneecap).
The Thigh
The thigh is the region between the hip and the knee and is composed of a single bone called the femur or thighbone. The femur is the longest, largest, and strongest bone in the body.
The Leg
The leg is technically only the region from the knee to the ankle. It is formed by the fibula on side away from the body (lateral side) and the tibia, also called the shin bone, on the side nearest the body (medial side). The tibia connects to the femur to form the knee joint and with the talus, a foot bone, to allow the ankle to flex and extend. The tibia is larger than the fibula because it bears most of the weight, while the fibula serves as an area for muscle attachment.
The Foot
The foot, or pes, contains the 26 bones of the ankle, instep, and the five toes. The ankle, or tarsus, is composed of the 7 tarsal bones which correspond to the carpals in the wrist. The largest tarsal bone is called the calcaneus or heel bone. The talus rests on top of the calcaneus and is connected to the tibia. Directly in front of the talus is the navicular bone. The remaining bones from medial to lateral are the medial, intermediate, the lateral cuneiform bones, and the cuboid bone.
The metatarsal and phalanges bones of the foot are similar in number and position to the metacarpal and phalanges bones of the hand. The five metatarsal bones are numbered I to V starting on the medial side with the big toe. The first metatarsal bone is larger than the others because it plays a major role in supporting the body's weight. The 14 phalanges of the foot, as with the hand, are arranged in a proximal row, a middle row, and a distal row, with the big toe, or hallux, having only a proximal and distal phalanx.
The foot's two arches are formed by the structure and arrangement of the bones and are maintained by tendons and ligaments. The arches give when weight is placed on the foot and spring back when the weight is lifted off of the foot. The arches may fall due to a weakening of the ligaments and tendons in the foot.
The Patella
The patella or kneecap is a large, triangular sesamoid bone between the femur and the tibia. It is formed in response to the strain in the tendon that forms the knee. The patella protects the knee joint and strengthens the tendon that forms the knee.
The bones of the lower extremities are the heaviest, largest, and strongest bones in the body because they must bear the entire weight of the body when a person is standing in the upright position.
The Shoulder Girdle
The Shoulder Girdle, also called the Pectoral Girdle, is composed of four bones: two clavicles and two scapulae .
The clavicle, commonly called the collarbone, is a slender S-shaped bone that connects the upper arm to the trunk of the body and holds the shoulder joint away from the body to allow for greater freedom of movement. One end of the clavicle is connected to the sternum and one end is connected to the scapula.
The scapula is a large, triangular, flat bone on the back side of the rib cage commonly called the shoulder blade. It overlays the second through seventh rib and serves as an attachment for several muscles. It has a shallow depression called the glenoid cavity that the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into.
Usually, a "girdle" refers to something that encircles or is a complete ring. However, the shoulder girdle is an incomplete ring. In the front, the clavicles are separated by the sternum. In the back, there is a gap between the two scapulae.
The primary function of the pectoral girdle is to provide an attachment point for the numerous muscles that allow the shoulder and elbow joints to move. It also provides the connection between the upper extremities (the arms) and the axial skeleton.
The Pelvic Girdle--(the sacrum and coccyx are considered part of the vertebral column)
The Pelvic Girdle, also called the hip girdle, is composed to two coxal (hip) bones. The coxal bones are also called the ossa coxae or innominate bones. During childhood, each coxal bone consists of three separate parts: the ilium (denoted in purple above), the ischium (denoted in red above), and the pubis (denoted in blue above). In an adult, these three bones are firmly fused into a single bone. In the picture above, the coxal bone on the left side has been divided into its component pieces while the right side has been preserved.
In the back, these two bones meet on either side of the sacrum. In the front, they are connected by a muscle called the pubic symphysis (denoted in green above).
The pelvic girdle serves several important functions in the body. It supports the weight of the body from the vertebral column. It also protects and supports the lower organs, including the urinary bladder, the reproductive organs, and the developing fetus in a pregnant woman.
The pelvic girdle differs between men and woman. In a man, the pelvis is more massive and the iliac crests are closer together. In a woman, the pelvis is more delicate and the iliac crests are farther apart. These differences reflect the woman's role in pregnancy and delivery of children. When a child is born, it must pass through its mother's pelvis. If the opening is too small, a cesarean section may be necessary.
Types of Bone
The bones of the body fall into four general categories: long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. Long bones are longer than they are wide and work as levers. The bones of the upper and lower extremities (ex. humerus, tibia, femur, ulna, metacarpals, etc.) are of this type. Short bones are short, cube-shaped, and found in the wrists and ankles. Flat bones have broad surfaces for protection of organs and attachment of muscles (ex. ribs, cranial bones, bones of shoulder girdle). Irregular bones are all others that do not fall into the previous categories. They have varied shapes, sizes, and surfaces features and include the bones of the vertebrae and a few in the skull.
Bone Composition
Bones are composed of tissue that may take one of two forms. Compact, or dense bone, and spongy, or cancellous, bone. Most bones contain both types. Compact bone is dense, hard, and forms the protective exterior portion of all bones. Spongy bone is inside the compact bone and is very porous (full of tiny holes). Spongy bone occurs in most bones. The bone tissue is composed of several types of bone cells embedded in a web of inorganic salts (mostly calcium and phosphorus) to give the bone strength, and collagenous fibers and ground substance to give the bone flexibility.
References:
Applegate, Edith J. The Anatomy and Physiology Learning System: Textbook. W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia. 1995.
Van De Graaff, Kent M. Human Anatomy 5th Edition. WEB McGraw-Hill. Boston, MA. 1998.
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 13, 2007 19:50:20 GMT -5
Medical professionals often refer to sections of the body in terms of anatomical planes (flat surfaces). These planes are imaginary lines - vertical or horizontal - drawn through an upright body. The terms are used to describe where a specific body part is located. Coronal Plane (Frontal Plane) A verticle plane running from side to side; divides the body or any of its parts into anterior and posterior portions. Sagittal Plane (Lateral Plane) A verticle plane running from front to back; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sides. Axial Plane (Transverse Plane) A horizontal plane; divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts. Median plane Sagittal plane through the midline of the body; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left halves.
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 13, 2007 19:46:03 GMT -5
Medicinal Terms
I am not an expert on the medicinal uses of plants and much of the information has been taken from other sources. You should talk to someone who knows what he or she is about before using any of these plants. I do not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. The following list describes the medical terms used in this and other texts and what they mean.
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Abortifacient - Causes an abortion.
Acrid - Causes heat and irritation when applied to the skin.
Adaptogen - Helps the body 'rise' to normal stress situations, thus preventing the many chronic degenerative diseases.
Alterative - Causes a gradual beneficial change in the body, usually through improved nutrition and elimination, without having any marked specific action.
Anaesthetic - Numbs the feeling in a local or general area of the body.
Analgesic - Relieves pain.
Anaphrodisiac - Reduces sexual desire.
Anodyne - Relieves pain, it is milder than an analgesic.
Antacid - Counters excess acidity in the stomach.
Anthelmintic - Expels parasites from the gut.
Antiaphonic - Restores the voice.
Antiarthritic - Treats arthritis.
Antiasthmatic - Treats asthma.
Antibacterial - Kills bacteria.
Antibilious - Corrects the secretions of bile.
Antibiotic - An agent that inhibits or destroys a living organism. It usually refers to bacteria or other micro-organisms and is probably synonymous with Antibacterial
Anticholesterolemic - Prevents the build up of cholesterol.
Anticoagulant - Removes blood clots.
Antidandruff - Treats dandruff.
Antidermatosic - Prevents or cures skin complaints.
Antidote - Counters poisoning, see also Stings.
Antiecchymotic - Prevents or treats bruising.
Antiemetic - Prevents vomiting.
Antifungal - An agent that inhibits or destroys fungi. Used in the treatment of various fungal problems such as candida.
Antihaemorrhoidal - Treats haemorrhoids (piles). This would probably be best added to another heading.
Antihalitosis - Treats bad breath
Antihydrotic - Reduces perspiration.
Antiinflammatory - Reduces inflammation of joints, injuries etc. See also Antiarthritic, Antirheumatic, Antiphlogistic
Antiperiodic - Counteracts recurring illnesses such as malaria.
Antiphlogistic - Reduces inflammation.
Antipruritic - Treats itching of the skin.
Antipyretic - Treats fevers. See Febrifuge.
Antirheumatic - Treats rheumatism.
Antiscorbutic - A plant rich in vitamin C that is used to counteract scurvy.
Antiscrophulatic - Counteracts scrofula. (TB, especially of the lymph glands)
Antiseptic - Preventing sepsis, decay or putrefaction, it destroys or arrests the growth of micro-organisms.
Antispasmodic - Relaxes muscular spasms and cramps, calming nervous irritation.
Antitumor - Preventing, or effective against, tumors, it is used in the treatment of cancer. Probably synonymous with Cytotoxic. See also Cancer, Cytostatic, Cytotoxic.
Antitussive - Prevents or relieves coughing.
Antivinous - Treats addiction to alcohol
Antiviral - Treats virus diseases
Aperient - A mild Laxative. See also Cathartic, Purgative.
Aphrodisiac - Increases the sexual appetite.
Appetizer - Improves the appetite
Aromatherapy - Plants whose essential oils are used in Aromatherapy.
Aromatic - Having an agreeable odour and stimulant qualities.
Astringent - Produces contraction in living tissue, reducing the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc.
Bach - Plants used in the Bach flower remedies.
Balsamic - A healing and soothing agent.
Birthing aid - Used in facilitating birth, but not just to cause uterine contractions.
Bitter - Increases the appetite and stimulates digestion by acting on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Also increases the flow of bile, stimulates repair of the gut wall lining and regulates the secretion of insulin and glucogen.
Blood purifier - Purifies the blood.
Blood tonic – A blood restorative
Cancer - Used in the treatment of cancer. See also Antitumor, Cytostatic, Cytotoxic.
Cardiac - Used in the treatment of heart problems.
Cardiotonic – A tonic for the heart.
Carminative - Reduces flatulence and expels gas from the intestines.
Cathartic- A strong Laxative but less violent than a Purgative. See also Aperient.
Cholagogue- Increases the flow of bile and its discharge from the body.
Contraceptive - Prevents fertilization occurring in females.
Cytostatic - Slows or controls the growth of tumours. See also Cancer, Cytotoxic, Antitumor.
Cytotoxic - Destroys body cells. Used in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, where it is targeted against the cancer cells. See also Cancer, Cytostatic, Antitumor.
Decongestant - Removes phlegm and mucous, especially from the respiratory system.
Demulcent - Soothes, lubricates and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes.
Deobstruent - Clears obstructions from the natural ducts of the body.
Deodorant - Masks smells.
Depurative - Eliminates toxins and purifies the system, especially the blood.
Detergent - A cleansing agent, used on wounds etc. It removes dead and diseased matter.
Diaphoretic - Induces perspiration.
Digestive - Aids digestion.
Disinfectant - Used for cleaning wounds.
Diuretic - Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.
Emetic - Induces vomiting.
Emmenagogue - Promotes or increases the menstrual flow. In early stages of pregnancy it can induce an abortion.
Emollient - Softens the skin, causing warmth and moisture.
Enuresis - Treats bed wetting.
Errhine - Produces sneezing.
Expectorant - Clears phlegm from the chest by inducing coughing.
Febrifuge - Reduces fevers. See also Antipyretic
Foot care - Plants that are used in various ways to treat foot problems.
Galactofuge - Stops or reduces the flow of milk in a nursing mother.
Galactogogue - Promotes the flow of milk in a nursing mother.
Haemolytic - Breaks down red blood corpuscles to separate haemoglobin.
Haemostatic - Controls internal bleeding.
Hallucinogenic - Causes the mind to hallucinate.
Hepatic - Acts on the liver (for better or worse!).
Homeopathy - A plant used in homeopathic treatments.
Hydrogogue - A purgative that causes an abundant watery discharge.
Hypnotic - Induces sleep.
Hypoglycaemic - Reduces the levels of sugar in the blood.
Hypotensive - Reduces blood pressure, it is used in the treatment of high blood pressure
Infertility - Used in treating problems of human fertility.
Irritant - Causes irritation or abnormal sensitivity in living tissue.
Kidney - Used in the treatment of kidney diseases
Laxative - Stimulates bowel movements in a fairly gentle manner. See also Aperient, Cathartic, Purgative.
Lenitive - Soothing, palliative.
Lithontripic - Removes stones from the kidney, bladder etc.
Miscellany - Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.
Mouthwash - Treats problems such as mouth ulcers.
Mydriatic - Dilates the pupils of the eyes.
Narcotic - Relieves pain, induces drowsiness and gives a sense of well-being.
Nervine - Stimulates and calms the nerves.
Nutritive - A food for convalescents to help restore strength.
Odontalgic - Treats toothache (temporary measure only) and other problems of the teeth and gums.
Ophthalmic - Treats eye complaints.
Oxytoxic - Hastens parturition and stimulates uterine contractions.
Parasiticide - Treats external parasites such as ringworm This should perhaps be joined with Parasiticide in 'Other Uses'.
Pectoral - Relieves respiratory diseases, a remedy for chest diseases.
Plaster - Used in the treatment of broken bones.
Poultice - A moist, usually warm or hot, mass of plant material applied to the skin in the treatment of burns etc.
Purgative - A drastic Laxative causing a cleansing or watery evacuation of the bowels, usually with a griping pain. See also Aperient, Cathartic, Purgative.
Refrigerant - Cools the body.
Resolvent - Breaks down tumors. This might be placed under antitumor.
Restorative - Restores consciousness or normal physiological activity.
Rubefacient - A counter-irritant and external stimulant, it produces inflammation and redness of the skin.
Salve - Soothes and heals damaged skin.
Sedative - Gently calms, reducing nervousness, distress and irritation.
Sialagogue - Stimulates the secretion of saliva.
Skin - Plants used in miscellaneous treatments for the skin. See also Antipruritic,
Sternutatory - Promotes sneezing and nasal discharges.
Stimulant - Excites or quickens activity of the physiological processes. Faster acting than a tonic but differing from a narcotic in that it does not give a false sense of well-being.
Stings - Used in the treatment of stings and insect bites. See also Antidote
Stomachic - Aids and improves the action of the stomach.
Styptic - An astringent that stops bleeding by contracting the blood vessels.
TB - Plants used in the treatment of tuberculosis
Tonic - Improves general health. Slower acting than a stimulant, it brings steady improvement.
Uterine tonic - A tonic for the uterus. See also Oxytoxic.
Vasoconstrictor - Narrows the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.
Vasodilator - Widens the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure.
VD - Used in the treatment of venereal disease
Vermifuge - Expels and kills internal parasites.
Vesicant - A blistering agent.
Vulnerary - Promotes the healing of wounds.
Warts - Used in the treatment of warts, corns etc.
Women's complaints - A very vague title, it deals with a miscellany of problems peculiar to the female sex.
(This is not intended to rep anything in RL. Also, we do not take the credit for this. I found it buried somewhere, and I can't find who wrote it.)
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 13, 2007 19:42:52 GMT -5
Diuretics These increase urine flow. Common ones are: ash bark, sandwort, blackcherry root, black currant, goldencap, and water lily. Ash bark This is from a large sturdy tree, the ash. The bark is gray and furrowed, with smooth gray branchlets. The leaves resemble spades, and during the flowering season small clusters of oblong flowers can be seen. The bark can be ground into a fine powder of medicinal value. Grows in rich upland and lowland woods. Goldencap [dandelion] Easily recognized by its rosette-shaped yellow flowers in summer, and the fluffy white seed-heads in fall, an infusion of the ragged-edged green leaves of this herb makes an excellent diuretic, whilst a decoction of its long woody roots has a gentle but beneficial effect on the digestive system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Antispasmodic These prevent and relieve spasms and convulsions. Common ones are: parsley, basil, catnip, goosefoot, birthwort, and scullcap. Basil A pleasant smelling green herb that grows 25 to 50 inches high. Its leaves can be crushed for medicinal purposes. They are elliptic or oblong, generally blunt ended. Found in the woods from dry to moist climes during mid-summer to early fall. Catnip A coarse leaved, gray-green perennial, it's stem is a perfect square in cross-section. Soft, white fuzz covers the stem and leaves. The leaves are opposite, ovate, and heart-shaped. They are gray-green above and white below, and downy. Flowers are tubular, 1/4-1/2 inch long, white with purple-pink spots; two lipped corrolas; deep red anthers, tubular clayx, ribbed, 5 parted, occur massed in spikes. Gather the leaves and tops in late summer, when the plant is in full bloom, and dry in the shade. Catnip, when brewed, makes a soothing tea. It is most commonly used as a carminative, tonic, and sleeping aid. It may cause increased menstrual flow, so it is not recommended for use by pregnant women. However, there are no other side effects. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stimulants Used to revive patients. Common ones are: ammoniacum, spiceroot [ginger], cayenne, paprika, and cumin seed. Spiceroot [Ginger] Ginger is a warm climate plant, needing the wet and humid weather of the southern regions to flourish. This herb grows in clumps, with the average height of the stems being about 4 feet high and the leaves can reach a length of 1 foot. The roots of the ginger plant are harvested and scraped or scalded into a powder or paste. The oil from the root can also be extracted from the plant and used for medicinal or cooking purposes. Cayenne pepper Formed by drying and then grinding small red peppers of a particularly fiery nature, this red-orange powder works as an excellent stimulant, digestive and antiseptic. Added to the diet, cayenne in small doses will stimulate the appetite and act as an internal cleanser; its warming properties are also effective in the first stages of a cold. Made into a salve or oil it can be rubbed onto painful joints, sprains and areas of poor circulation. It combines with comfrey and numbweed to make the Threadscore salve more efficacious. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Herbs and their uses Barley A plant of about 8 to 30 inches high resembling wheat. Its top is greenish or bronze and a little over half an inch thick. Inside the top are small seeds which have medicinal value and can help relieve the symptoms of cystitis that female riders sometimes suffer from. Grows in meadows and along shores, a second smaller variety can be found in the plains. The larger grows mid-summer to early fall, the smaller can be harvested in late spring. Citron Citron trees grow essentially in more tropical regions. The round, thick-skinned fruits of the trees range from orange to yellow, sweet to bitter, and contain refreshing juices that have a history of helping to maintain excellent health and preventing the bleeding gum disease. Numbweed A twiggy sage-like shrub with opposing leaves, which resemble arrowheads with sweeping trails. They are a gray-green color and sprout tufts of blossoms like statice. Numbweed bushes tend to grow in jungle areas. The sap of the numbweed leaves is of indispensable medicinal value as this juice numbs the skin. Often made into salves of varying concentration for easiest application and storage. Redwort A reddish green plant that grows in clumps close to the ground. Its thick stem contains reddish veins running through it and during the flowering season, it produces a flat-topped purple or rose flower. It is a clean smelling herb, and is the main source of disinfectant on Pern. Its juice will kill germs and infection agents. It grows well in the land of Pern, especially suited for moderate to dry climates. Usually made into a rinse for the hands of Healers, although it may be combined with numbweed in a salve to numb and disinfect at the same time. Mosstea This is an abundant herb that grows low to the ground and is heavily leaved. The small leaves are of medicinal value. Its light green leaves often have a feeling of felt. It can be found in many areas throughout Pern, and grows in late spring to early fall. It can be made into a soothing tea or used to pack wounds to aid in preventing infections and healing. Needlethorn This is a succulent bush, which protects its fruit during season by shooting sharp toxic spines into anything which disturbs it. At the time the flowers of the nearby ging trees open, the needlethorn bush has fallen into dormancy and its spines can be collected for needles. This grows mostly in isolated, lush tropical areas. Chamomile The main use of this herb is as a calming tea; the white-petalled, orange-centered flowers are dried and then infused to make a pleasant drink which is also excellent against indigestion and upset stomachs. Taken at night, chamomile tea will aid sleep. Used externally as a lotion, it will soothe cracked or inflamed skin and ease patches of eczema. (Jenaith's Weyr www.geocities.com/jenaith/Standards.html)
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 13, 2007 19:36:15 GMT -5
Analgesics (Pain Killers)Weak: These are weak pain killers that reduce pain without loss of consciousness. Common ones are: red willow salic and meadowsweet. Strong: A drug that soothes and calms and is used as a strong pain killer. Common ones are: aconite, whitethorn, adonis, fellis, glovecap, and hops. Aconite There are two varieties of aconite. Forest aconite grows up to three feet high. The roots are thick and tubular. It has five sepals, one of which is hooded or helmet like over a blue flower. Forest aconite grows in rich woods, shaded ravines and damp slopes. Its season is early summer. Mountain aconite is 3-9 feet long from fairly slender roots. It too has a showy blue flower and grows from mid-summer to early fall among forested areas. Aconite is anodyne,particularly useful for treating heart palpations. This should be avoided with dragons, as the affect is not yet known. The root should be powdered and used mixed with a liquid for administration to the patient. AdonisA pretty green plant which strikingly beautiful flowers. Adonis tends to grow in clumps or fields and the low-lying plant is very pleasantly scented during flowering season. The heady scent betrays the medicinal value present in the beautiful flowers of the adonis. The flowers, or more precisely, the seeds, should be ground and administered in a syrup. If this is not possible, steam-vapors may have some affect, although the strength is less than the syrup. As with all strong drugs, avoid usage with dragon kind. FellisFellis trees are branchy and small and have easily recognizable yellow blossoms with pointed petals. The yellow blossoms are capped by a five-pointed star pattern of small green leaves. An additional star-shaped leaf grows in the center of each of these tufts, accenting the general shape. This is a common herb all throughout Pern and its growing season is from late spring to early fall. The leaves and stems are boiled to produce the naturally narcotic fellis juice, which varies in concentration according to how long it is boiled. Concentration can be told from the deepness of the yellow color. The juices of the fellis have great medicinal value but should be used with caution as the juice is highly addictive. Care must be taken in prescribing fellis as it can become very addictive, although the physical addiction can be cured by a herb called Rimeleaf. Fellis should never be given to dragonkind, as it is fatal to them. Likewise, it should not be given in pregnancy, in combination with other painkillers, or to a patient with a headwound. Fellis is generally administered in water, juice or a tonic tea, and the dosage is as follows: 1 drop will lessen pain without causing drowsiness. 2 drops will relieve pain and cause an intoxicated feeling. 5 drops will bring on deep dreamless sleep for 12 hours. 10 drops will kill. GlovecapA flowering grey-green plant. The blue flower is contained within a system of leaves, one of which rises up and over the flower similar to a cap. A second serrated leaf almost touches the 'cap'. The visual effect has been to call this plant the glovecap. Glovecap's flower contains potent medicine. The flowering season is mid-spring to early summer. HopsA flowering plant with 3-7 lobed leaves, hops grows in thickets and other lush areas. Its season if from mid to late summer. As well as being used in brewing - the cone-like fruit are used to make beer - hops have several medicinal uses. A pillow stuffed with dried hop flowers can help improve sleeping habits; combined with camomile (which will help mask the bitter taste of the hops), an infusion of the flowers has a calming effect and will aid digestion. Because of its sedative properties, hops should not be given to patients suffering from depression. MeadowsweetAn erect shrub 12 to 48 inches high with tough yellowish-brown stems. Its leaves are finely serrated, and oblong (2 to 3 inches) and rather firm in texture. Incredibly small white flowers appear on the bush during flowing season. Grows chiefly in low ground areas late spring to early fall. The leaves and bark of the branches can be used for medicines. WhitethornA smallish bush that grows in dry areas. It is a gray-green like many Pernese plants. The name whitethorn comes from the triangular white thorns, which run up and down the stem of the plant. The thorns can be harvested and used for medicinal purposes. Willow SalicRelated to the willow. It has plenty of flowers during the season and it grows as small trees or shrubs in cold to warm temperature environments. Like the willow it has oblong, narrow leaves. The flowers of the salic can be used for its medicinal value. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cough and SorethroatThese are used to sooth racking coughs and sore throats. Common ones are: anise, borrago, beth root, blue mallow, comfrey, hyssop, thymus, and tussilago. AniseAnise is an annual herb which somewhat resembles Queen Anne's lace. The flowering umbels bloom at the top of a round, grooved step. Leaves are on long stalks, divided pinnately and have 3 narrow lobes. The leaves of seedlings are rounded and toothed, but develop a feathery appearance in the mature plant. Flowers come in compound umbels, small, yellowish white, 5 petals, 5 stamens, two styles. Fruit are flattened, oval, downy, grey-brown seeds, 1/8 inch long, lengthwise ribs. Harvest the seeds by cutting whole seed heads after they have ripened, but before they have broken open. Clip them into a bag or container so they do not scatter. To store anise seeds, first dry them on a piece of paper or cloth laid in the sun and placed indoors in a dry area near moderate hear. Once they have dried, place them in tightly sealed containers away from excessive heat. Anise is widely used as digestive aid, it prevents indigestion and flatulence. It can be made into cakes called mustaceum, which are served after dinner. However, the most common use is in tea. Crush the seeds and steep a teaspoon in a cup of boiled water. The oil of the anise seed also may be used as a cough remedy. It is most often mixed with other herbs to mask their flavor. BorragoBorrago is very similar to comfrey, in that its stem has lower encasing leaves and continues up and curves back around. It is a coarse plant with clear blue corollas and oblong leaves. This is a persistent plant that spreads easily to waste areas. The sap and juices from the borrago are of medicinal value. ComfreyA plant that seems to come from a split half of leaves. Above the larger bottom leaves, which curl back in at the top and have spiky edges, grow considerably smaller tufts of leaves with white, yellow or purple corollas. Pretty little flowers of a similar color grow further along the stem, which curls back into the protective embrace of the leaves. Grows in damp areas from late spring to early fall. This plant's juices have wide medicinal values. HyssopA perennial herb with simple branches and linear leaves. Its flowers are blue-purple and grow in small clusters crowded in a spike. It grows in dry areas in the west. The harvesting season is from mid-summer to mid-fall. The leaves are of medicinal value. TussilagoNot much is known about the Pernese herb tussilago. McCaffrey mentioned it heavily in Moreta and Nerilka, mostly in connection to a cough syrup used to treat those suffering from the plague. Thymus (thyme)Familiar as a culinary seasoning, thymus is valuable against chest infections: a strong infusion of thymus is good for sore throats, and makes an effective cough syrup. A normal-strength tea of thymus can relieve digestive upsets, including colic. Thymus should not be taken during pregnancy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diaphoretic and Fever/Febrifuge Diaphoretic: These increase body perspiration. Common ones are: box, ezob, jambul seed, parsley, summer savory, thyme, and spikenard. Fever/Febrifuge: These are used to reduce and cure fevers. Common ones are: sweatroot, spearleek, whitebulb, camphor, bitter root, parsnip, ash bark, chaulmoogra oil, and goosegrass. BoxA small plant family typically of tropical and warm regions, these are perennial herbs of small evergreen leaves a watery juice and small greenish flowers. The juices of the herb are of medicinal value. EzobA grey-green triangular-stemmed plant, which proliferates in the warm and jungle climates of Pern. The three sided, spotted leaves are a dead giveaway to the ezob, which flowers dark purple during season. The leaves and stem of the ezob have medicinal value. ParsleyA common herb used in cookery. Small green branches with toothed leaf-segments. This common herb can be found all over Pern, especially in the kitchen gardens of any hold. There is medicinal value in the leaves of the herb. SweatrootThe gray-green leaves of the sweatroot plant are broad and tough indicating the strength of the root system. The three sided stem has black stripes up and down it which carry into the leaves of the plant by highlighting their veins. Sweatroot can be harvested from late spring to mid summer. SpearleekSpearleek has spear-like upper growth, and one must be careful not to wound oneself on the spears. The medicinal value is in the white bulb, however, which is edible. As a febrifuge, it was used by Moreta as a hopeful preventitive for the plague. ParsnipsGrowth form: Terran parsnip Known location: Fort Hold Uses: edible Whitebulb (garlic)A low-lying greenish plant, which grows hanging white bulbous fruit from its branches in late spring. It tends to grow in rich tropical climates, and the white bulbous fruit can be used for medicinal purposes. The bulb of this herb is much-used to add flavouring to recipes; it acts as a good preventative for many diseases, particularly colds, as well as being a good remedy if you already have a cold. Eating it can help prevent wounds becoming infected. For the full benefit of its anti-infection properties it should be eaten raw, which does unfortunately make the patient's breath smell - something that can be combated by chewing parsley leaves. It can be made more palatable by crushing it in ambersap. Alternatively, the juice can be applied to a piece of cloth and then directly to wounds as a fomentation; for chest infections it can be made into an ointment and rubbed on the chest. Whitebulb added to the diet also has a good effect on the circulation of the blood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tonics These invigorate, refresh, restore, and stimulate the body, commonly given after a sickness to help strengthen the patient. Common ones are: featherfern, nettleweed, tansy, beth root, dewberry, coriander, wild woodbine, sage, and watercress, yarrow. FeatherfernA low-lying leafy plant that grows in damp areas from mid-spring to early fall. The broad green leaves are soft to the touch, hence the name featherfern. The leaves, also not coincidentally resemble giant feathers of a wherry or similar flying(non-draconic) animal. NettleweedA common wild plant with hairs on its leaves that sting and redden the skin upon contact. It grows commonly throughout Pern. Careful harvesting of the leaves of the nettleweed can lead to excellent ingredients for medicinal solutions. YarrowA tea of the feathery leaves of this tall flowering plant is good as a general tonic, helping settle the digestion, maintain good circulation of the blood, reduce feverish symptoms, and fight off infection. The herb can be applied to cuts and bruises in the form of a poultice as it is a good external haemostatic. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold and Flu Treatments These remedies treat colds and flus. In general, all that can be done for a patient with a cold is to treat the symptoms (such as fever, headache and coughing). Another solution is steam inhalation to ease congestion of the lungs and nasal passages. Cayenne pepperFormed by drying and then grinding small red peppers of a particularly fiery nature, this red-orange powder works as an excellent stimulant, digestive and antiseptic. Added to the diet, cayenne in small doses will stimulate the appetite and act as an internal cleanser; its warming properties are also effective in the first stages of a cold. Made into a salve or oil it can be rubbed onto painful joints, sprains and areas of poor circulation. It combines with comfrey and numbweed to make the Threadscore salve more efficacious. Citron (lemon or other citrus fruit) This tree produces small orange-yellow fruits of which the peeled flesh can be eaten directly or pulped to juice, and make a vital contribution to any healthy diet. In addition, citron juice mixed with ambersap in warm water makes a good cough remedy. PeppermintWell-known for its scent and taste, the dark green, oval, toothed leaves of this plant are used both as a culinary flavoring and to make a delicious tea which has a highly beneficial effect on the digestive system. As a cold remedy, the steam from a bowl of boiling water to which has been added mint leaves can be inhaled to clear the nasal passages and lungs. Spiceroot (ginger) This hot-tasting spice, ground from a brown knobbly root, will help quell nausea. It is also a general stimulant and can be taken at the first sign of cold or flu. (Jenaith’s Weyr www.geocities.com/jenaith/Standards.html)
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 13, 2007 19:30:23 GMT -5
'The Healer's Dilemma' Lyrics: Mercedes Lackey Music: Bill Roper Copyright 1987 Firebird ARts & Music
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My child, the child of my heart, though never of my name, Who shares my Gift; whose eyes, though young, are mine- the very same Who shares my every thought, whose skillful hands I taught so well Now hear the hardest lesson I shall ever have to tell.
Young Healer, I have taught you all I know of wounds and pain - Of illnesses, and all the berbs of blessing and of bane- Of all the usage of your Gift; all that I could impart - And how you learned, young Healer, brought rejoicing to my heart.
But there is yet one lessoning I cannot give to you For you must find your own way there - judge what is sound and true This lesson is the cruelest ever Healer had to teach - It is-what you must do when there are those you cannot reach.
However great your Gift there will be times when you will fail There will be those you cannot help, your skill cannot prevail. When you fight death, and lose to Him, or what may yet be worse You win- to find the wreck He left regards you with a curse.
And worst of all, and harder still, the times when it's a friend Who looks to you to bring him peace and make his torment end- What will you do, young Healer, when there's nothing you can do? I can give only counsel, for the rest is up to you.
This only will I counsel you; that if you build a shell Of armour close about you, then you close yourself in Hell. And if your heart should harden, then your Giflt will fade and die And all that you have lived and learned will then become a lie.
My child, your Healing hands are guided by your Healing heart And that is all the wisdom all my learning can impart. You take this pain upon you as you challenge life unknown- And there can be no answer here but one - and that's your own.
(Pinched from Master Athaina's plan without her permission by Journeyman Perick, because I thought it should really be included in here... LW got it from Haper's Tales. We by no means created it... but thought it was a good work to use as part of any game.)
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Post by Dizzy on Jul 15, 2007 13:38:50 GMT -5
Killed in Turn 2507 by a Bitran's blade. The Wingleader stepped in when a game of cards got out of hand, more than likely he saved his Wingmate's life but lost his own in the process.
The offical story to the Weyr though was he and Malekith were injured in an attack by a feline. When Malekith went between to loose the attacker, he never returned.
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Post by Dizzy on Feb 14, 2006 17:08:50 GMT -5
i don't mind you npcing... as far as a green rider rasing her kids... big NO. they might visit them in the creche but a rider's weyr is no place for a child, esp when both parents are riders. it would be like being on drill all the time in the gaurds and trying to take your children along. riders for the most part are not parents, they might be sperm and egg doners but they have their dragons. Even Sorka found this out, having had to send M to her mother for fostering. riders also want to foster independence at an early age and break the bond of blood, the Weyr is what is important, not human attachment (i know this doesn't always hold true... but it is what they are trying to do) otherwise i approve
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Post by Dizzy on May 24, 2007 21:06:25 GMT -5
Died in Turn 2506 when Muneo Weyr was distroyed. Died trying to save the golden queen Periheth and her clutch.
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Post by Dizzy on Jul 8, 2007 17:40:49 GMT -5
Briac gathered up his few things and followed behind the Weyrwoman and Bronze rider. He wanted to monitor her breathing for awhile... only a dimglow would have given her that much fellis. It appeared that his Journeyman was correct in his suggestion... restraint would be the only safe alternitive, though it might have been kind if they had overdosed her.
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 11, 2007 21:06:12 GMT -5
Master Briac heard Tevel's yelling and looked back to see what was so urgent... he wasn't sure at this distance who was putting up such a fight but Tevel and the riders with him had their hands full.
"Lady Safiya, an emergency. Please see to the blue outside, they are trying to set his rider's broken leg before they move him any farther and it is enough to deal with his fighting without one of the Journeymen being crushed in the process. I know they could use some skilled hands and a Gold's mind touch... after that work with the Apprentices and any who can be pressed into applying, reapplying and checking dressings." Without waiting for a reply the Master Healer took off at a jog toward the entrance of the infirmary, a time like this didn't respond to rank and file... only to action.
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Post by Dizzy on Jun 9, 2007 19:36:00 GMT -5
"Help us hold her, she's been fighting like this since Periheth let out her last scream." The Bronzerider got a better hold of the struggling woman's arms even as she was able to bring her knee up into his side. The desperate man let out a deep half sigh, half grunt. "You're a strong looking fellow, get her bloody legs for she does that again or worse.."
"The Fellis? Right..." The Brownrider thankful that it had not been him to get his ribs bashed, turned back to the Healer. "We've given her close to 2 1/2 drops...
Tevel set back on his heels, mild shock crossing his sweaty face. "You're sure it was 2 1/2 drops... you weren't mistaken?"
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