Kartool

Toxicology of the Kartoolian paralt

Posted on February 26, 2022

The yellow paralt poison is among the deadliest substances, known across the Malazan Empire, and a preferred weapon for many skilled killers, the Claws being among them. Since now, it was only known that it is derived from the yellow-banded giant spiders of the island of Kartool and that it leads to an agonizing, painful death. In this study, the origin of the spider, along with the active compounds of its poison is elucidated.