Magical energy flows through everything within
Caramiza and as such, the study of
Alchemy or potion making in general is a very fruitful field.
Ingesting a potion can have positive or more commonly negative effects, sometimes even both. As such, each fledging
Alchemist as well as any
Apothecary and even some priests should be aware of the most common potions and of the means they can be created with.
Buying Potions
Potions are a very rare goods and so far cannot be created industrially. (Even though the researchers of
Hamus and Sons Potion and Liquour Crafts are trying to accomplish this for years). However, most potions do not spoil easily, if stored properly. As a result, high quality potions can be bought but with a relatively high cost. A common worker wouldhave to save up for months to afford a healing salve.
There is always a market for lower quality potions as well as a regional difference, due to availability of resources and the presence of skillfull alchemists. The
Fenorijten Swamp for example is rich with magical plants, making potions much more affordable than in the area of the less fertile
Terkanten Mountains. The interested buyer should always be mindful of
Quacksalvers, trying to peddle at best ineffective or at worst harmful concoctions.
Potions made in the Barrel of the Faithful
The
Barrel of the Faithful is a unique artifact posessed by the
Order of Vitukua with the ability to turn any substance stored within it into a magical potion after a while.
These potions have a remarkably strong effect but all carry the danger of being able to backfire with a dramatic effect. Interestingly, the best positive effects are achieved when using alcoholic beverages as a base substance.
Potions from Barrel of the Faithful
Exotic Potions
Some Potions in Camariza are only available by being imported from far away markets. The merchants bringing the exotic medicine into the country are either unaware of the exact recipes or keep them a closely guarded secret.
On any larger market one will be able to buy a small assortment of these potions, for relatively moderate prices. The danger of being sold counterfeit potions is not insignificant, however.
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