Potion Making

## Basic Info

### History

Potion Making is a fairly "new" form of Magic. In the ancient era of Magic, Potion Making often existed on a much more basic level. Modern Potion Making consists of "boiling" together natural ingredients, and the raw Magic from a witch. Often times, if a witch's power is not fully developed, and they delve into Potion Making, they will use a bottled form of their raw Magic--this can be achieved by a similar process to "fresh" raw Magic being put into a cauldron. Potion Making, or at least the general gist of it, has been around for centuries. However, the modern Potion Making process we know of today has been widely used only in recent years, and has gained increasing popularity among the newer generation of witches and Magic users. This form of Magic cannot be Blood Born, and is usually only taught. Because of the mostly external nature of Potion Making, aside from the raw Magic aspect, this craft cannot be passed down through blood, and can only be taught; this tends to be a go to craft for newer witches who have not yet found their niche. Potion Making may very well be a skill that anyone can acquire, much like cooking--the only requirement needed is enough raw Magic to activate the connection between ingredients and their Magical properties. Essentially, the witch themself acts as a catalyst to "turn on" the Magical properties within the ingredients used. Thus, humans and Blood Born witches alike may acquire Potion Making knowledge, with varying levels of ease and success.

### Use

Potion Making can be used in many different scenarios. There are potions for almost every need and whim--for almost every spell and incantation out there, there are about 2-6 equivalent potions. Potions are often utilized for their versatility--a simple spell that may cause harm, for example, will have many different potions that can cause different types of harm. Potion Making consists of the Magic properties within ingredients being awakened, and a target. Catalysts are not used, however, the witch themself can be considered the catalyst due to their raw Magic being used as the main form of Magic conduction. The potency of a potion can depend on many different factors, such as bottle size, potion type, potency of the users Magic, etc.

#### Administration Methods

There are different methods of administering potions. The most common administration method is the stereotypical bottle-bulbous base, long and thin neck, and corks is the typical kind of potion bottle available. These types of potions are administered through ingestion: drinking, forcefully or otherwise. It is possible to ingest potions unknowingly, by having another party put the potion into food or drink meant for the target. Potions may also be administered through tiny bottles--almost like shot glasses. These tiny bottles may look like smaller versions of the average potion bottle, or they may be slimmer, with smaller yet bulbous bases. Potion bottles of all types are made out of a special glass made to be heat resistant, freeze resistant, and strong enough to withhold potentially poisonous potions.

## Common Methods

### DNA Collection

Most, if not all, potions meant for someone else require an additional ingredient in order for them to be effective on the individual. This extra ingredient will always be a DNA sample from the individual the potion is meant for; depending on the potion, the source of the DNA may vary. A majority of the time, the potion maker will just require something along the lines of hair of any type, skin, or in rare cases, bodily fluids such as blood, spit, or semen.