Splints and Numbing Salves [Valhallan Healer gathering Crafting lessons]

Elizabeth was the first to arrive, and Paladin looked over the bark and lavender, adding, “Lavender can also be used to disinfect wounds, like Yarrow and the like. And my companions here are working on a way to activate the charcoal from Willowbark, as they’ve heard it can be very good for poisonings. It’s also good for internal bleeding, though we shouldn’t be dealing with that this time around—still, best to be prepared.”

He nodded in brief approval of the woman’s finds, glancing up as Kati arrived, smiling welcomingly to the younger man. Lee and Amory were next to arrive, a little later than the others, and Paladin waited a while longer, eyes watching for any sign of Viviane or his sister. When they didn’t arrive, he gave a mental shrug. This was no huge lesson, just some communal first aid kit making.

He stretched and smiled at the group, heavy, educated brogue warm as he said, “Glad to see you all. Now, I’ve gotten a head start on getting healing preparations in order for the raid our dear warriors will be going on. This will be no focused lesson, though if you have any questions about a project you’re working on, I’m happy to answer or give a suggestion or pointer. I’ll be mainly focused on concocting some poultices. The supplies in my alcove, and the first cave on the left down the back hallway are open to you if you need them. Lee, Amory, if anyone needs guidance, I’m sure you’ll be able to point them in the right direction.”

He grinned at the pups and settled with his supplies, mortar and pestle stone between his paws as Kayode and Ime set to work putting everything he needed within reach. Then the two primates retreated into the cave system, returning with a large tortoise shell of fresh coals, smaller shells and bones for stirring and poking the fire or hooking various vessels off the flame without risking burns or scalds. The primates set the coal-filled shell in the center of the ravine clearing, within reach of everyone, feeding the coals enough twigs and sticks to keep the coals hot. If anyone needed water, the spring trickled into a pool at the left side of the ravine nearby.