Potion Crafting was exactly as dull as Damian had expected. It was neither challenging nor novel, consisting only of things he already knew or had read about.
The professor, a pleasant-looking mage in her mid-forties, initially struck Damian as a kind and helpful woman. Her honey-colored hair and gentle demeanor gave her an air of innocence—at least, that was Damian's impression until a boy made a small mistake while preparing ingredients for a simple universal poison-cleansing potion. In response, the professor made the unfortunate student chant the dispelling spell 100 times in front of the entire class, then declared him the potion tester for the day.
