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Potions and Alchemy: Elixirs. By Nitholiak VonSchlichten
RHcrow
After Dyes, the next most complex type of potion is an elixir.  However, the learning curve with alchemy slopes up in this step. :: Elixirs are the first type of beneficial potion that will grant yourself immediate increases to areas you feel weak in. Elixirs of Strength improve your overall physical strength.  Elixirs of Agility allow you to become more flexible and move quickly. Elixirs of Wisdom open up the mind new new ideas.  These effects sound almost too good to be true. Skilled alchemists have brewed elixirs that can make a weak man lift boulders, a fool study the stars and a turtle sprint.  But there are drawbacks to these blessings.:: To start, all effects are temporary.  The elixirs will wear off after a certain time. Next, the elixirs depend on their alchemist's skill. A novice alchemist's elixir may work for 5 minutes.  While a potions master can make the same elixir last for days. Third, to become comfortable enough with alchemy to attempt elixirs is a long journey. Brewing dyes is an easily learned skill.  But as said before, elixirs require even greater skill. To be a master of dyes, to know every detail and nuance of the art will put you into a junior novice experience level with elixirs. :: Brew your potions well my friends.