The primary use of alchemy; to concoct and create potions which bear a plethora of effects. The creation of potion is performed through the process of Mixing - that is, the addition of signs or symbols to a base. Often, various additional steps will be necessary to unlock further potency in the final creation - varying from product to product.   These are split into three layers of complexity, that of the apprentice, journeyman and master alchemist (tiers one to three respectively) and