Potion

A potion (plural- potions)(from Latin potio "drink") is a magical medicine, drug or poison in liquid form.

In mythology and literature, a potion is usually made by a magician, dragon, fairy or witch and has magical properties. It is used for various motives including the healing, bewitching or poisoning of people. For example, love potions for those who wish to fall in love (or become deeply infatuated) with another (the love potion figures tragically into most versions of the tale of Tristan and Iseult, including Richard Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde); sleeping potions to cause long-term or eternal sleep (in folklore, this can range from the normal REM sleep to a deathlike coma); and elixirs heal/cure any wound/malady. Potions can also be used for various other functions, such as engorgement and as pesticide.

Potion-making is a versatile and effective, yet difficult and expensive branch of magic. Unlike other branches of magic, which require little or no equipment, potion-making require a large range of equipment, incuding cauldrons and vial. Potions also require time to brew, which can be even incredibly long times such as months or even years. Some potions require expensive ingredients like saffron petals picked on the full moon, making it quite a challenging science. Even the slightest mistake can cause a catastrophe, hence skill in potion making is incredibly valued.