The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a land filled with magic. Whether imbuing artifacts with formidable abilities or training the destructive capabilities of fire, frost, and shock spells, players have a wide range of miraculous powers at their fingertips. One of Skyrim’s less prominent arcane arts, however, is the alchemical craft of potions and poisons which, far from being taught at one of the many prestigious magical institutions of Tamriel, is instead reserved for lowly shopkeeps and peasants.