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Lesson 8) At the Core I've Forgotten (Lab #2: Forgetfulness Potion)

Chapter 8



  • Federica Quimia, a 16th century Spanish witch, discovered the Forgetfulness Potion but forgot the process that led to its creation

  • The Forgetfulness Potion causes mild carelessness and difficulty remembering minor details

  • It can be used for pranks or as a treatment for anxiety disorders and trauma

  • The potion includes ingredients like Lethe river water, valerian sprigs, mistletoe berries, and optional honey or mint leaves for taste

  • How to brew:

  • Add 500 mL of water to the cauldron.

  • Add two drops of Lethe river water to the cauldron.

  • Heat the cauldron to 394 Kelvin for 20 seconds, then turn down the flame.

  • Add two Valerian sprigs to the cauldron and stir clockwise three times.

  • Leave the potion to brew in a pewter cauldron at 383 Kelvin for 30 minutes.

  • In a mortar, grind four mistletoe berries (optional: add honey or mint leaves).

  • Add two measures of the mixture to the cauldron and stir counter-clockwise three times.

  • Let the potion finish brewing for 20 minutes.

  • Take the potion off the flame and stir to ensure uniform consistency.

  • Transfer the potion to a glass phial and label it correctly.

  • The potion should mature at room temperature for two days.

  • Store in a dark, cool place and dispose of after six months if necessary.

  • The effects of the potion last for six to eight hours and should not be taken before important decisions

  • Consult a healer before taking the potion for psychological reasons

  • The potion should not be given to children under five or pregnant individuals

  • Lethe river water acts as a memory suppressant and can cause serious memory loss or forgetfulness if consumed in high doses

  • Lethe river water appears molecularly identical to regular water and lacks any explanation for its magical properties

  • One theory suggests that a powerful early witch or wizard enchanted the source of the river for unknown reasons, possibly for defense or offense during a war

  • The enchantment may have involved a permanent charm or restructuring of particles at the river's source

  • Another theory proposes that a magical plant or fungus at the source imbues the water with forgetfulness magic as it passes through or over it

  • No one has reached the source of the river, and any beings who may have done so have had their memories wiped, keeping the source a mystery

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