Councillors,

The Spellguard Associate Research Program is currently engaged in a number of projects for which it may be necessary to acquire toxic components. We need the Associates in this program to be able to carry these components without being hassled by the Watch about it.

The associates will adhere to very strict guidelines when engaged in research involving these hazardous materials.

1) No toxic substances are to be handled or displayed in a public place.

2) No toxic substances are to be given or sold to the general public.

3) Associates will maintain a list of toxic substances in possession, available at the request of a Councillor or member of the Spellguard Order.

Without this freedom, the advancement of the research program will be slowed considerably.

-Agent Ramana

This is fine, however, if there are any poison related crimes in the city you will of course be expected to answer any and all of our questions on the subject.

GOLDBRICK

Associate,

The poison laws are absurd anyway, and difficult to prove. What makes a "poisonous" substance? If it enters the body with a blade, it's "venomous", not poisonous, and thus perfectly legal. Who can say what is poisonous? If a man eats too much bread, it kills him. If a man drinks too much water, he drowns. If a man feasts on metal, he will bleed to death from the inside.

The Council technically cannot approve any laws until the budget is decided, but I imagine you won't have too much issue walking around with "poison". Better yet, if it's a liquid, say it's alcohol. Alcohol is a legal poison.

Councillor Jacelyn Cheval

We cannot act at the moment, but I am fine with this. Certain Watchmen may not be, though. I will contact the Watch on the Spellguard's behalf, and I suggest you do the same.

Open communication on such matters helps greatly.

-Councilor Frank Dederich