There is a way to save her from the poison.  If I remember correctly, you need to succeed your nature role when you speak with her; that will give you a hint on how to get her antidote.  Also, if you steal her boots, then give her the antidote: be prepared for combat.
However, if you don't succeed your roll: 
 One of the deep gnomes by the shore has her antidote.  You can swipe it from him, with a thief; or kill the party of 4