Is the use of poison automatically an evil act?
If depends on how the DM rules. Some DM’s feel that use of poison is an inherently evil act, and its use by a character causes an alignment switch. Others feel that, while it is not a particularly good act, it is not particularly evil, either, and can be used with caution. Still others feel that poison is just a weapon, as is any other, and thus may be used by any and all characters with impunity. There are equally persuasive arguments for any of these positions, and it is really best left to individual DM’s. Here to help with the decision are three of the various points of view. • “Poison is a cowardly way out of a situation. It is best left to those who wish to skulk in the shadows and strike from afar. It is also good for those people who like to make sure their enemies suffer horrible agonies before dying. Since poison is essentially a tool for cowardly bullies and torturers, it is a proper tool of those of evil alignment. Everyone else should stay as far from it as possible.” • “T
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