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Potion Name: Serpentine Metamorphosis

Desired Effect: Temporary shapeshifting into a reptilian form (specifically, a snake). Duration adjustable via ingredient quantities.

Potion Type: Transmutation

Difficulty: Advanced

Ingredients:

• 10g Serpent's Tongue: Provides the base transformative properties. Must be harvested during a full moon. (Substitute: 5g Basilisk Scale – increases potency but adds risk of uncontrolled transformation.)
• 5ml Viper Venom (diluted): Essential for mimicking reptilian physiology. Improper dilution can be lethal. (Use a precise dilution ratio of 1:100 with purified water.)
• 3g Nightshade Berries (pulverized): Enhances the camouflage and sensory adaptation aspects of the transformation. Handle with extreme caution; wear gloves.
• 2ml Dragon's Blood (pure): Acts as a catalyst, accelerating the transformation process and ensuring stability. Extremely rare and expensive. (Substitute: 5ml Phoenix Ash – less potent but more readily available.)
• 1g Shed Snake Skin: A binding agent that helps maintain the integrity of the transformation. Must be fresh.
• 50ml Purified Water: The base solvent for the potion. Impurities can drastically affect the outcome.

Brewing Instructions:

1. Preparation: Grind the Nightshade berries into a fine powder. Dilute the Viper Venom to the specified ratio. Ensure all ingredients are meticulously measured.
2. Infusion: Gently heat the purified water in a double boiler. Add the Serpent's Tongue and allow it to infuse for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Combination: Remove from heat and add the pulverized Nightshade berries, diluted Viper Venom, and Dragon's Blood (or Phoenix Ash). Stir thoroughly until a homogenous mixture is achieved.
4. Binding: Carefully incorporate the Shed Snake Skin, stirring continuously for 5 minutes.
5. Cooling: Allow the potion to cool completely in a dark, cool place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
6. Storage: Store the potion in a sealed, airtight vial away from moisture and extreme temperatures.

Duration & Potency:

• The duration of the transformation is directly proportional to the amount of Serpent's Tongue used. Increasing the quantity by 2g will extend the transformation by approximately 1 hour.
• Using Basilisk Scale instead of Serpent's Tongue significantly increases the potency and duration but also increases the risk of prolonged or uncontrollable transformation. Proceed with extreme caution.

Safety Precautions:

• Wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling Nightshade berries and Viper Venom.
• Ensure proper dilution of Viper Venom to avoid toxicity.
• Test a small amount of the potion on a non-sentient subject before consuming.
• Consult a qualified alchemist or herbalist before attempting to brew this potion.

Possible Side Effects:

• Temporary loss of speech.
• Heightened senses (smell, hearing).
• Increased physical strength and agility.
• Difficulty controlling the transformation (especially with higher concentrations of Basilisk Scale).
• Allergic reactions (rare).

Note: This recipe is a suggestion and may require adjustments based on the specific properties of the ingredients used and the desired outcome. Experimentation is encouraged, but always prioritize safety. This potion is intended for experienced potion brewers only.