Poison is defined by some as “a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.” It is often regarded as a dangerous, but sometimes
necessary tool.
Poison is often used by assassins to take out one person when others are not needed to be killed. Sometimes, poison is used when you just need someone “out of the way” for a short while and not outright killed.
They come in many varieties and forms, from a small vial of blue liquid added to the target’s food, to a greenish gas let loose to knock out the guards before getting to the main target. They can be complex, simple, with many varied ingredients. Some have effects that last for a few seconds, other for a lifetime.