What exactly / is / a deadly wound?

[viktor_haag]

So, the Heal skill provides some special handling around things called "Deadly Wounds"; however, I can find no mention at all in the rest of the rulebook as to what exactly constitutes a Deadly Wound. What makes a wound "Deadly", exactly?

Thanks!

[hogarth]

As far as I know, "Treat Deadly Wounds" just means curing hit point damage (as opposed to caltrop damage or poison or whatever).

[Tom Baumbach]

The treat deadly wounds use of Heal is simply a mundane (non-magical) way to regain some hit points without needing a night's rest. Calling 'em "deadly" wounds is a way to qualify that they aren't the same as the minor, annoying wounds that don't inflict hit point damage but that can also be treated with the Heal skill.

[Dork Lord]

Though "deadly" is really a misnomer in D&D when you suffer absolutely no penalties or pain until you drop unconscious or dead. As the old poster says...

HIT POINTS

Any more than none and I'm ready for action.

[Kuma]

Whichever wound drops 'em.