Potion Making

by

Finley Vorden


Potion making represents perhaps the most widespread application of Sjōvneva in daily life. The standard method follows what practitioners call the “Three Breaths” approach:

  1. First Breath: Preparation of base liquid
  2. Second Breath: Addition of active ingredients while invoking patron deities
  3. Third Breath: Sealing and activation through final invocation

Each potion’s power correlates directly to the brewer’s relationship with their patron. Two identical recipes followed with equal precision will produce dramatically different results based on the makers’ divine standing.



Common Potions

Below is a list of commonly crafted potions found throughout Ilhdeinia. Each requires specific ingredients, divine alignment, and a proper incantation in Sjōvneva.

Potion Divine Alignment Ingredients Incantation Effect Notes
Antitoxin Mārdōna (primary), Ōhgūs (secondary) Snake stomach lining, purified water, silver shavings “Rezbi isemi!” Neutralizes the Poisoned Tribulation and provides immunity to new poisons for 1 hour/ 1 Sequence Causes profuse sweating and occasionally vivid hallucinations as toxins leave the body.
Elemental Cocktail Irākstl (primary), Vōldāll (secondary) Sulfur, charcoal, strong spirits “Dzhats fa’shi!” Creates throwable flask that explodes into flames upon impact, dealing 1d4 damage Highly unstable. Do not shake, drop, or expose to excessive heat during creation or storage.
Featherfall Rīōnne (primary), Exphīra (secondary) Hummingbird feathers, cotton, moonflower petals “Vekiza vozju!” Allows the drinker to fall from any height without injury for 10 minutes (1d6 Rotations) Does not provide the ability to fly, merely eliminates falling damage. Many an overconfident adventurer has discovered this distinction too late.
Healing Elixir Ōhgūs (primary), Exphīra (secondary) Red clover blossoms, honey, spring water “Rezbji nju’tsakh!” Restores 1d4 Life Points when consumed Tastes remarkably pleasant. Shelf life of approximately three moontides before turning into what can only be described as “aggressive yogurt.”
Liquid Courage Temrūs (primary), Shūjāō (secondary) Fire pepper, oak bark, strong spirits “Um bjasi!” Grants immunity to Fear for 1 Hour/ Sequence and +1 to Might rolls Causes uncontrollable hiccups in approximately 25% of users (roll 1d4, hiccups on 1). Do not consume near open flames.
Nightsight Tincture Idrasil (primary), Reīnstīel (secondary) Owl feathers, luminous fungi, oil “Svjeza vjish!” Grants vision in darkness for 4 hours Causes eyes to glow faintly, making stealth difficult. Many users report seeing strange colors for days afterward.
Quicksilver Serum Rīōnne (primary), Lādīka (secondary) Hummingbird heart, lightning-struck wood, clear spirits “Vekiza svje’tsi!” +2 to Swiftness rolls for 1 Hour/ 1 Sequence Extended use has been linked to nervous system damage and erratic behavior.
Stoneskin Solution Rūdār (primary), Valfǫðr (secondary) Granite dust, iron oxide, blood “Betev sjov!” Grants +2 to Endurance rolls for 1 Hour/ 1 Sequence Causes skin to take on a grayish hue and become physically rigid. Users report difficulty smiling or making facial expressions.
Tongues Elixir Ōvlīan (primary), Āldiēr (secondary) Parrot tongue, sage leaves, honeyed wine “Isemi umza!” Grants understanding of all spoken languages for 1 hour Side effects include temporary speech impediments in one’s native tongue.
Viper’s Venom Mārdōna (primary), Lūdthār (secondary) Snake venom, nightshade berries, black wine “Isemi dhovaza!” Creates deadly poison, inflicts the Poisoned Tribulation when applied to weapons or consumed Multiple alchemists report experiencing disturbing dreams after the creation of said potion.


Alchemy & MUSE

For practical application, alchemical creation follows these general mechanics:

  • Gathering Ingredients requires Survival rolls in their appropriate environments.
  • Preparation requires Sage rolls to properly process and combine ingredients.
  • The Divine Invocation requires a Power roll to channel the appropriate divine energy.

Below is a list of all ingredients mentioned above and where they can be commonly found:


  • Black wine - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Blood - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Charcoal - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Clear spirits - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Cotton - Plains, Hills
  • Fire pepper - Desert, Volcanic, Plains
  • Granite dust - Mountains, Hills, Volcanic
  • Honey - Plains, Hills, Swamp
  • Honeyed wine - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Hummingbird feathers - Swamp, Hills, Coastal Regions
  • Hummingbird heart - Swamp, Hills, Coastal Regions
  • Iron oxide - Mountains, Hills, Desert
  • Lightning-struck wood - Hills, Plains, Swamp
  • Luminous fungi - Mountains, Swamp, Hills
  • Moonflower petals - Plains, Hills, Swamp
  • Nightshade berries - Swamp, Hills, Mountains
  • Oak bark - Hills, Plains, Mountains
  • Oil - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Owl feathers - Hills, Plains, Mountains
  • Parrot tongue - Coastal Regions, Islands, Desert
  • Purified water - Mountains, Hills, Plains
  • Red clover blossoms - Plains, Hills, Swamp
  • Sage leaves - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Silver shavings - Mountains, Hills, Plains
  • Snake stomach lining - Desert, Swamp, Hills
  • Snake venom - Desert, Swamp, Volcanic
  • Spring water - Mountains, Hills, Plains
  • Strong spirits - Plains, Hills, Mountains
  • Sulfur - Volcanic, Mountains, Desert