Crafting: Alchemy

Alchemy is the art of creating a variety of effects through liquid-based means, either for magic effects or more traditional beverages from brewing techniques. Most mixes require herbs to make, though of course there are a plethora of ingredients that can be used depending on what effects you're trying to create.
 * Brewing is the shorthand for fermenting or distilling spirits through various means, and typically make beers, liquors and wines. These can be augmented with various herbs (or even magic) to have extra effects, though of course there's no shortage of demand for normal alcohol.
 * Grenades are containers containing some effect or substance meant to cover a wide area upon being thrown. While most cause specific kinds of damage via fire, acid, or other means, there are many more inventive ways to use these devices.
 * Poisons can be magical or more traditional chemical concoctions, though all bestow some negative effect upon contact. Typically these are applied to weapons that can pierce various armors or defenses such as projectiles or bladed weapons, though some only need make contact with a body to apply.
 * Potions are one-time magical effects gained from drinking an entire bottle or vial depending on the effect. These are typically for positive effects, though many adventurers have made the mistake of drinking unknown potions only to find out they were in fact made with nefarious intentions.
 * Salves are basically potions applied in the same manner as poisons, though instead of forcefully applied they typically come in the form of a bandage with a liquid infusion. These are typically for healing effects as downing a potion in combat can prove troublesome, but a variety of effects can be made with them.