The description of the swallow potion as a symbol of spring and recovery, as well as its ability to accelerate the healing of physical injuries, highlights its significance in the world of witchers. This potion serves as a vital tool for witchers to mend their wounds during battles or after facing dangerous foes. The idea of drinking a swallow potion in advance to prepare for potential injuries shows the practical approach of witchers, who are constantly exposed to perilous situations.
The swallow potion's ability to stabilize and prevent injuries from worsening can be a life-saving advantage, allowing witchers to push themselves to their limits in combat.
These details provide a deeper understanding of the role of potions in the lives of witchers and the importance of their alchemical knowledge and skills.
While explaining the function of the swallow medicine to Wayne, Geralt took out a handful of white petals weighed out a certain amount with a weighing tool, put it into a container, and crushed it into a white and transparent juice.
Then he used a spoon to scrape off a layer of sour-smelling body fluid from a drowner brain and threw it into the container.
Finally, he took out a bottle of dwarven spirit from his waist, poured half a bottle into the container put it on the support of the fire, and continued to say to Wayne while stirring, "The formula of the Swallow Potion is relatively simple. It only needs the petals of the white Myrtle flower and a part of the drowner brain. The weight ratio is two to one. Add spirits and boil for an hour, and it will be enough."
"It is one of the most commonly used medicines for our witchers. It is suitable for most battles. It has no side effects. It can also effectively offset the side effects of several medicines such as Thunder, Maribor Forest, and White Raffard's Decoction."
"Tastes like rotten oranges with lard on them."
"Of course, just like our other witcher potions, the swallow potion also contains certain toxicity, and only we witchers can use it. Ordinary people can also have a certain recovery effect after drinking it, but before that, they will be poisoned to death".
Wayne took notes while listening, watching the mixed liquid in the container slowly turn from white to light yellow under the high temperature of the flame, and an unpleasant smell permeated the air.
The Swallow Potion is indeed the most famous of the witcher potions, and it often appears in novels and games. Even in The Witcher III game, Geralt relied on the Swallow Potion to save a seriously injured ordinary woman.
During this hour by the cold lake, Geralt taught Wayne how to brew potions, use the various medicinal tools, and shared additional potion recipes. He also allowed Wayne to handle the White Myrtle petals and drowner brains on his own.
In the end, after consuming six drowner brains, a small bag of white myrtle flower petals, and three bottles of spirits, they refined a total of twelve bottles of swallow potion. Geralt took four bottles, stuffed them in his fanny pack, and motioned for Wayne to take the remaining eight.
Wayne filled up the rest of the swallow potion. He took out one of the bottles, looked at the light yellow transparent liquid medicine inside, and asked curiously, "Geralt how long can this potion be stored?" Wayne inquired. He continued, "I've read that different potions have varying degrees of toxicity, and it's impossible for us witchers to consume them limitlessly. The average witcher will reach the limit after taking two to three bottles of potions at the same time. Is there any specific standard for this?"
Hearing this, the white wolf looked up at the time, then got up and began to pack up the alchemy tools on the ground, saying "Indeed, although the witcher potion is powerful, if you drink too much at the same time, not only will it not be beneficial, but it will also cause serious damage to our body. As for how many potions you can drink at the same time, it depends on how much toxicity the mutant organs in your body can withstand."
"It's like drinking alcohol. The stronger the body and the better the physique, the higher the toxicity that a witcher who takes various potions can withstand."
"However, because our potions are all made with spirits and are not easy to deteriorate, they can be stored for a long time. It can be stored for about half a year".
Wayne nodded, finding this information more aligned with his understanding. He pondered, "Since the degree of toxicity a witcher can endure is tied to their mutant organs, could it be that consuming these highly toxic potions helps build poison resistance to some extent?"
Looking at the swallow potion in his hand, Wayne had a sudden idea regarding the mutation level displayed in his skill bar. He had spent over a year trying various methods, but the mutation level hadn't improved. He considered, "Perhaps the witcher potion in my hand is a way to train and enhance my mutation level."
After a few seconds of contemplation, Wayne turned to Geralt and spoke, "I haven't tried any witcher potion yet. I'd like to experience the effects of the swallow potion," Wayne said.
Geralt shrugged indifferently, not surprised by the young man's curiosity. However, he offered a reminder, "Our potions are all brewed with spirits. If you're not accustomed to them, it's best not to drink too much."
Wayne nodded nonchalantly in response. In his previous life, he was a strong drinker who could handle a few liters of high-grade liquor along with a plate of peanuts. He certainly wasn't afraid of ancient spirits.
He began by making a shallow cut on his wrist with a clean knife and then picked up the swallow potion. Suppressing the sour smell, he gulped it down. As the light yellow liquid entered his body from his throat, a scorching heat, accompanied by a slight tearing pain, began to burn in his internal organs. However, this pain and burning sensation soon spread throughout his body and slowly dissipated, leaving a warm feeling that enveloped his entire being. His discomfort vanished.
As the warmth reached his arm, Wayne could distinctly sense that the shallow wound on his arm was no longer painful. Instead, it had a slightly itchy sensation, a sign of the wound healing.
At the same time, the system's notification sound sounded as he expected.
Mutation proficiency +1, current progress: 1.
Mutation LV1: Mana recovery speed +10%, poison resistance +1.
Upon hearing this prompt, Wayne was overjoyed. Compared to the slow progress he experienced in improving his swordsmanship, the mutation level seemed to advance much more rapidly. All he needed to do was consume potions regularly to see significant improvements.
The bonuses provided by the mutation level would significantly aid Wayne's progress and overall strength. Faster mana recovery would allow him to cast more seals and increase his seal level more rapidly. A higher poison resistance would enable him to consume more witcher potions, further enhancing his mutation level. This cycle seemed highly beneficial, and Wayne contemplated making potion consumption a regular part of his daily routine. He also wondered whether his culinary skills could be applied to make these unpalatable potions more palatable.
If that's the case, he doesn't mind helping other witchers from the wolf school to brew the potion.