In the middle of the enchanted woods, on the outskirts of the kingdom, lives an alchemist. His name is Alder and in his simple cottage, away from the world, he works.

Sometimes Alder sells his creations, to those who have heard of him and come in search of him. Most of the time, he stores them upon shelves of sturdy black walnut, decorated with a variety of trinkets and herbs.

The bell above the door to Alder’s cottage chimes…