bring 500mL water to a boil
add 5 drops essence of violet and stir clockwise 5X
add 7 drops essence of rose thorn and stir counterclockwise 7X
reduce heat to simmer mixture for 10 minutes, stirring counter-clockwise 2X every 2 minutes
add 2 raven feathers and boil for 5 minutes while stirring counter-clockwise
(stopping point: remove cauldron from heat and cover, mixture will be viable for up to one month)
add 20 translucently thin slices of skinkroot
simmer for 10 minutes or until potion turns pink
add 3 rat eyes
remove from heat and stir until black streaks appear