Botanical Alchemy Introduction Class Notes
Aililth had a journal specifically crafted for her class at The Highland University. The most noticeable feature would be the attached glass containers. These are rumored to be experimental mixtures.
When viewed a person would see pupil attendance, a summary of the class' discussion, and on occasion sketches pertaining to the lesson or lab neatly arranged and dated. It would also include notes regarding the advanced teachings that followed after the beginner's class.
((The purpose of this journal was to serve as a summary for the Botanical Alchemy Introduction classes. It was supposed to be updated weekly within a day or two of the actual class but due to the university closing - thus her class ended prematurely! ))
When viewed a person would see pupil attendance, a summary of the class' discussion, and on occasion sketches pertaining to the lesson or lab neatly arranged and dated. It would also include notes regarding the advanced teachings that followed after the beginner's class.
((The purpose of this journal was to serve as a summary for the Botanical Alchemy Introduction classes. It was supposed to be updated weekly within a day or two of the actual class but due to the university closing - thus her class ended prematurely! ))
Course Information: Botanical Alchemy Introduction
Course Name: Botanical Alchemy Introduction
Term: Semester 1
Level: Beginner
Location: The Highland University
Instructor: Aililth
Schedule: Every Tirdas
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to fundamental areas of inquiry in alchemy. It examines essential aspects of botany and potion making. This course explores how to gather, identify, and properly catalog ingredients. It also will guide through the creation process of various mixtures as well as instructing on proper use of laboratory equipment.
Optionally, students may learn how to handle and milk venom from a snake. This is extremely dangerous and students should never attempt to do this without the supervision of the instructor.
In addition, anyone may request an advanced private class to delve deeper into the course subject.
There will be field trips that take students outside the classroom and lab for hands on experience.
Term: Semester 1
Level: Beginner
Location: The Highland University
Instructor: Aililth
Schedule: Every Tirdas
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to fundamental areas of inquiry in alchemy. It examines essential aspects of botany and potion making. This course explores how to gather, identify, and properly catalog ingredients. It also will guide through the creation process of various mixtures as well as instructing on proper use of laboratory equipment.
Optionally, students may learn how to handle and milk venom from a snake. This is extremely dangerous and students should never attempt to do this without the supervision of the instructor.
In addition, anyone may request an advanced private class to delve deeper into the course subject.
There will be field trips that take students outside the classroom and lab for hands on experience.
Tirdas, 31st of Frost Fall
Pupil Attendance
Nahva Ridgewell, Briza Tilias Dunkara, Darien Lachance
Each pupil received a book to keep their study notes in. In addition, all pupils received their very own mortar and pestle.
Class Discussion
Students learned about amateur alchemy.
Wortcraft – tasting ingredients to learn how to properly identify them.
Advanced students may sign up to sample various flora and fungus to gain more experience.
Students learned the three basics of how to create a mixture.
Gathering Solvents – purity of the water determines the quality of the potion. Don't get your water from a pond, it's better to dip your flask into a fresh spring.
Acquiring Ingredients - alchemy is the study of combinations, each reagent has a specific set of traits. Most reagents are flora or fungus but advanced students would learn about ingredients that were neither.
Crafting Mixtures – do not mix identical reagents but do match like with like. The importance of cleaning tools was discussed in depth.
Students learned the importance of tools in alchemy.
Mortar and Pestle – how to use and care for your crafting tools. Students wishing to have an advanced lesson would learn the benefits to using additional tools such as retort, alembic, and a calcinator.
Star Pupils
Briza earned one point when she inquired how to properly clean the mortar and pestle.
Nahva earned one point for being on time and actively engaging in the discussion.
These "points" are extra credit to be tallied at the end of the semester.
It was announced the next class would include an interactive lab. A field research trip would be the following week after the lab. The mention of a guard attending was mentioned.
Nahva Ridgewell, Briza Tilias Dunkara, Darien Lachance
Each pupil received a book to keep their study notes in. In addition, all pupils received their very own mortar and pestle.
Class Discussion
Students learned about amateur alchemy.
Wortcraft – tasting ingredients to learn how to properly identify them.
Advanced students may sign up to sample various flora and fungus to gain more experience.
Students learned the three basics of how to create a mixture.
Gathering Solvents – purity of the water determines the quality of the potion. Don't get your water from a pond, it's better to dip your flask into a fresh spring.
Acquiring Ingredients - alchemy is the study of combinations, each reagent has a specific set of traits. Most reagents are flora or fungus but advanced students would learn about ingredients that were neither.
Crafting Mixtures – do not mix identical reagents but do match like with like. The importance of cleaning tools was discussed in depth.
Students learned the importance of tools in alchemy.
Mortar and Pestle – how to use and care for your crafting tools. Students wishing to have an advanced lesson would learn the benefits to using additional tools such as retort, alembic, and a calcinator.
Star Pupils
Briza earned one point when she inquired how to properly clean the mortar and pestle.
Nahva earned one point for being on time and actively engaging in the discussion.
These "points" are extra credit to be tallied at the end of the semester.
It was announced the next class would include an interactive lab. A field research trip would be the following week after the lab. The mention of a guard attending was mentioned.