  Mana is a magic energy tied to life force, however it is found in many sources like within the ocean, the air, and the earth.<~><~>  Mana is woven throughout the world pooling into objects of complexity, whether that be life forms, massive earthly systems, or the lattice structures of crystals.<~><~>  When Mana pooling into these objects it can take on their unique properties.<~><~>  A magician can extract the mana and magic properties from this sources and concentrate them into magic potions through the art of brewing.<~><~>  To do this one will first need one of four artifacts; a Brewing Stand, an Arcane Cauldron, a Gilded Cauldron, or an Ancient Cauldron.<~><~>  The Brewing Stand 
provides the simplest 