Much is described in the Scrolls concerning slave health. Since it is so established, any portion of slave care may or may not be role played.
Examination
When a slave is acquired, she is examined to determine health and physical state. This examination is thorough and a report is given to the owner.
Medication
Once it is determined what a slave might need in the way of medications, they are administered. If the slave has not been treated with stabilization serum, it is given, unless the slave is the offspring of many generations of serum use. If there are any conditions that come to the healer's attention, medicines are given to treat those conditions. Slave wine is also given as a matter of course.
Camp girls can be treated by the first girl, including stabilization serum and slave wine. The effects of slave wine are immediate and permanent until breeding wine is given to counter it.
All medicines given are reported.
Physical State
Included in the report to the owner is what physical state the slave is in. Most often, the owner already knows it by asking the previous owner or slave or examining that one.
It is the responsibility of the owner to keep a slave groomed.
Branding
Normally in livestock, brands are left unattended as the branding cauterizes the wound and closes the flesh to infection. Cold water compress only is to be applied, since salve will soften the scab making the brand less distinct. Give the branded one an oral pain medication for 3 days and allow for rest as needed. Branding is an intensely painful experience and will be treated as such. After 3 days, there should be sufficient healing, so no further attention other than normal hygiene is called for.
Piercing
All slaves receive the nose ring of the Tuchuks. An owner may also pierce other areas, such as the ears. Provide a basin of salty water. Clean the piercing with the water and a cloth. Apply a small amount of healing salve. Remember to move the ring, or other piece, each day. Do not remove or scratch away scabbing; it is a natural part of healing and protects the piercing against infection. |