{The Cauldron}

Down a small side street stands a quaint shop. One half is a delightful cafe, serving the finest coffee and tea along with expertly made pastries and confections. Patrons are welcomed to relax in the calming atmosphere while enjoying their treats and meeting with others, or simply taking some time for themselves.
The other half is a well maintained smithy and tailor's shop. On display are the latest trends and weaponry.

But what few know is that there is a third area of the shop resting beneath the first two. In the basement is collected a truely mind boggling array of alchemical ingredients. The bottles, jars and boxes line the walls top to bottom. Though even more mysterious is the numerous cauldrons that are meticulously layed out upon the open floor. Each is lit by a glowing flame, their contents bubbling and steaming continuously.

Down here, wonderful creations are made. Using the ingredients arranged upon the walls, magical ashes are concocted and added to the cauldrons. What pops out later is a fully alive being, ready to explore and experience the world. Each is unique and posses the capabilities of growing, as long as they are willign to re-enter the cauldron along with the addition of more alchemical items.