Wizard:Start as a Potion Master

In the spring of Year 58 of the Storm Kingdom, Su Nan dedicated half a month to deciphering the sheepskin scrolls from the Epiros region. These texts contained insights into transformation magic. Following this, he spent another half-month developing the formula for the Cursed Stone Transformation Potion.

During this time, Su Nan's mental and magical power reached 15, officially marking him as an advanced Level Two Wizard Apprentice. Progress on the development of the Mental Enhancement +3 Potion reached 11%.

Within his territory, five more Butler Werewolves were added to the roster. This brought the total number of werewolves to forty-five, comprising:

1 Werewolf Warrior

2 High Werewolves

32 Messenger Werewolves

10 Butler Werewolves

This impressive pack was stronger than ever. The pack's unique synergy, known as the Wolf Pack Effect, amplified their collective power far beyond the sum of individual strengths.

Every werewolf benefited from the magical connection and shared energy within the pack, creating a force multiplier. Su Nan's magical reserves also exceeded his personal capacity of 15, as he could now draw on the pack's collective magic, briefly boosting his effective power to 18-19 when needed.

The wolf pack became both the guardians and hidden protectors of the Peter Barony, treating the territory as their sanctuary. Su Nan's growing magical influence resembled that of a wizard's tower, using his pack as an unconventional reservoir of power.

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In the castle's tower, Su Nan reviewed the new formula for the Cursed Stone Transformation Potion, developed through the analysis of the sheepskin scrolls. This potion was derived from the Epiros chieftain's transformation magic, enabling inert objects to gain motion.

The original chieftain's transformation magic only allowed him to animate statues temporarily. However, Su Nan, through his understanding of werewolf transformation magic, designed a potion that could imbue statues with genuine life.

Having animated statues could be a game-changer for Su Nan's magical and military capabilities.

The Cursed Stone Transformation Potion offered three distinct developmental paths:

1. Mountain Affinity:

Statues would draw magical connection and strength from a nearby mountain, resulting in statues with nearly indestructible bodies. These stone warriors would possess unmatched resilience.

2. Swamp Affinity:

Statues would derive power from a swamp, transforming into mud warriors. However, their combat effectiveness might be limited.

3. Castle Affinity:

Statues would form a magical bond with Su Nan's castle. This connection would allow for flexible modification and enhancement. These castle-bound statues would resemble mechanized life forms and could integrate new materials like steel, granite, obsidian, or even lava.

Su Nan chose Castle Affinity for its superior scalability and synergy with his stronghold. While mountains and swamps provided raw stability, the castle connection offered unparalleled potential for innovation and upgrades.

Additionally, his castle could be fortified over time, further enhancing the statues' capabilities. Su Nan even entertained the idea of transforming the entire castle into a colossal golem, a mobile fortress that could travel with him.

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The formula for the Cursed Stone Transformation Potion required:

7 grams of river pebbles

5 grams of roadside gravel

1 gram of black soil

1 gram each of brass and lead

A piece of hematite ore

A block of marble

Trace amounts of diamond dust

1 gram each of realgar and orpiment

2 human soul fragments

A brick from a castle at least ten years old (the older, the better)

Su Nan's castle, built 50 years ago, was an ideal source for this component.

Lastly, the potion required five gold coins, a recurring element in Su Nan's alchemical recipes to amplify the potion's mystical properties.

The potion's preparation was notably difficult, as it required precise magical control to melt metals and minerals into the cauldron without ruining the mixture. A wizard apprentice with less than 15 magical power would struggle to complete the process.

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On a dark night, Su Nan placed a brick from the oldest part of his castle into the cauldron. He added water and the other mineral and metal ingredients, carefully melting them with precise bursts of magic.

Each material had to dissolve within one minute of being added, demanding both precision and magical strength. Any mistake would render the potion useless.

Finally, all the ingredients evaporated, leaving behind a single drop of viscous, glowing green liquid at the cauldron's bottom—the Cursed Stone Transformation Potion.

Su Nan poured the potion into a glass vial and approached a three-meter-tall statue in his workshop. The statue, crafted from solid marble, had been specially designed under Su Nan's instructions.

Its rounded, bulky form prioritized defense over speed. Su Nan believed that if mobility was limited, rolling across the battlefield could compensate for slow movement.

The humanoid statue featured a pair of large wings, intended to balance its weight and serve as a secondary means of attack. The wings could deliver wide-sweeping blows to surrounding enemies.

The local stonemason and his apprentices, under the impression that they were creating a sacred angel statue for the Storm God, had painstakingly sculpted every detail to reflect divine majesty.

Unbeknownst to them, Su Nan planned to animate the statue using the Cursed Stone Transformation Potion, transforming it into a guardian golem.

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Su Nan placed the vial inside a cavity in the statue's chest. Unlike most potions, the Cursed Stone Transformation Potion wasn't consumed directly. Instead, it acted as the statue's "core," much like a battery or central processor.

Through transformation magic and the castle's magical bond, the potion would grant the statue life and mobility, creating a sentient construct known as a Cursed Stone Golem.

Once activated, this golem would be an extension of Su Nan's magical power, a mechanical guardian tied intrinsically to his fortress.

And, perhaps in

the distant future, Su Nan might even realize his dream of transforming the entire castle into a mobile colossus.

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