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Takao Cordisco

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Takao Cordisco

Takao Cordisco was a Kadigiran alchemist who operated a shop on Ulica Trismegistosa for nearly twenty years. He died from arsenic poisoning in May 393 AC.

Alchemist Shop

Takao operated his shop on Ulica Trismegistosa, leaving the safety of The Kadigir every Monday without fail to offer passersby brews, liniments, and tonics at cut-rate prices. The shop’s display window contained jars, amulets, and occult trinkets alongside potions, elixirs, and unusual alchemical ingredients.

Appearance and Manner

Takao had white hair and wore moon-shaped spectacles. He gave impassive looks to customers, staring as if they were lost or shouldn’t be in shop.

Behind counter, he worked methodically - uncorking various flasks one by one to sniff contents, mixing substances in small metal pot with precise measurements.

He was known for quiet generosity often hidden beneath a stern demeanor.

Treatment of Kumari

384 AC - Akesha’s Visit

Akesha Adhikari visited Takao’s shop carrying all the Florets she had saved. She placed her coins on the counter and described her sister Kumari’s illness, asking if Takao had a potion or ointment that could heal her.

Death

393 AC, May 27 - Death by Arsenic Poisoning

Takao’s body was discovered in the back room of his shop on Ulica Trismegistosa on May 27, 393 AC, the apparent victim of arsenic poisoning. The shopfront had remained open through the night, drawing curious onlookers inside who found his body. A police cordon was established around the establishment while authorities conducted an overnight autopsy. His position as Kadigiran alchemist was later filled by Tiama.

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