

Because many potion ingredients are inherently unstable, though, and because the arts of preservation in the Old World are rather medieval, potions frequently go bad, sometimes with disastrous results. When consumed, they are intended to provide some benefit to the imbiber. Potions differ from draughts as magic is required to brew these concoctions, while draughts can be mixed using mundane means. Potions are beverages imbued with both magic and the virtues of natural substances. With potions, the possibilities are endless.
