Full Moon (Potion)

“*Full Moon is an all-purpose potion. Witchers imbibe it before combat when they are not certain what kind of opponent awaits them. The downside to Full Moon is its high toxicity*”
―How to Avoid a Monstrous Death, Jan of Ehle

## Information

### Ingredients

**Base Level*** 2 units of Wolfsbane
* 1 Bottle of Dark essence

**Enhanced Solution**

* 1 Bottle of Full Moon
* 1 Bottle of Alcohest
* 2 units of Crow's eye
* 5 units of Wolfsbane
* 2 Bottles of Dark essence

**Superior Solution**

* 1 Bottle of Enhanced Full Moon
* 1 Bottle of White Gull
* 1 unit of Mistletoe
* 1 unit of Verbena
* 4 units of Crow's eye
* 4 units of Wolfsbane
* 1 unit of Quebrith

### Contraeffect (s)

Temporary Weakening After Effect
Nausea and Dizziness
Increased Aggression

### Duration

From 8 hours to almost a day ( depends on the version )

Following the Conjunction of the Spheres, the mages working with witchers would develop this potion specifically for use in temporarily increasing their vitality as a means of safeguard in a potentially unknown situation, such as not knowing the monster they are hunting.

## Brewing and Alchemical Ingredient Explanation

The method for preparing the Full Moon potion is as follows for the base level potion:

1. Begin by mashing two sprigs of Wolfsbane with a mortar and pestle.
2. Add the crushed Wolfsbane to a pot with a bottle of Dark essence and stir until incorporated. Heat to a low boil.
3. Once the mixture has simmered for a few minutes, strain out anything solid and set the liquid aside. (Obviously potions should not be chunky so solids are drained out for the next step.)
4. In a separate pot, pour the Dwarven Spirit and bring it to a simmer. (This will burn off some of the alcohol from the Spirit)
5. Add the strained liquid from step 3 to the Dwarven spirit, and simmer the mixture for a few minutes.
6. Bottle the potion and allow it to cool before using.

## Effects

The Full Moon potion, when consumed, has a primary effect of temporarily boosting the witcher's vitality. This surge in vitality translates into heightened physical strength, increased stamina, and enhanced resilience. Simultaneously, the Full Moon potion accelerates the natural healing processes of the witcher's body, leading to faster recovery from wounds and injuries sustained during its effects. This swift healing (faster than the fast-regenerative witcher abilities in comparison to humans) significantly enhances the overall survivability of the witcher.

## Contraeffects/Side Effects

Some of the potential side effects of consuming Full Moon potion are:

* **Temporary Weakening After Effect**: Once the potion's effects wear off, the witcher may experience a period of temporary weakness and fatigue. This can be particularly pronounced if the potion was used for an extended period or if the witcher consumed a higher dose than recommended due to its high toxicity.
* **Nausea and Dizziness**: Sensitive witchers may be more susceptible to nausea and dizziness as side effects. This can be exacerbated if the potion is taken on an empty stomach.
* **Increased Aggression**: In some cases, such as with the School of Cat and Lynx witchers, the Full Moon potion may cause heightened aggression and irritability. Witchers may find it challenging to control their emotions, potentially leading to confrontations or reckless behavior.

## Notes

* For a more in-universe and not so "gameplay mechanics" version, the information given by The Witcher 1 has been used to elaborate the article.