Returning from the caverns, my journey south was uneventful —a blessing considering the new substance i have In  my satchel, carefully sealed. The stark contrast between the biting chill of the

northern ice shelves and the gentle warmth of my home’s temperate climate is always a welcome comfort.

    Usually after such a long journey, i would take a few days of rest first- but my curiosity got the better of me this time. I began testing the fluid immediately, beginning with a little sampling: a

needle dipped lightly into the liquid, just enough to coat the tip. The fluid’s texture was slick, the taste of it warmed the mouth - like strong ale. A wave of arousal washed over me, potent yet

fleeting, ebbing away within a few heartbeats. An intriguing effect, to say the least, and one that warrants investigation.

    I set it aside for a few days, to account for any other side effects.  After finding none -  I began testing small amounts over the next few months, usually just a drop or two in the egg based

tinctures I have become accustomed to making. The results are immediately noticeable.  

    The arousal effect, I discovered, was far more potent in these new doses. Where before it had been a mere ember, it now burned like a forge fire, fierce and undeniable. Frequently lasting for

several minutes. The sensation  was manageable, but took a lot of willpower.  This was no gentle stimulant; it stirs the senses with a vigor that courses through the body, beyond mere lust.

Of particular note was the impact this fluid had when combined with chaurus eggs. The usual slow-acting properties of egg-based tinctures seemed greatly amplified. What might normally take

hours to unfold now delivered its effects in under an hour, one might equate it to the difference between a gulp of water and a gulp of strong ale.