I think I'm going to skip the potion making skill chain, and here's why:
Earlier today I was privileged to witness a set-to in a community herb garden that involved, amongst other things, the extortion of around 1000 currants to leave planted herbs unpicked. Not just the threat: the successful extortion. Because it is worth it so pay 1000 to "rent" a public space.
It's really fascinating to me to see this kind of emergent behavior. I couldn't help wishing that martial imagination could be used on Glitches, or that five Glitches acting together could teleport someone *away,* just because that seemed like where the little drama was going.
I'll admit I was humbled when the natural thing happened: one generous Glitch made a completely normal offer to share their excess seed and guano as they finished up, and made a point of excluding one of the hooligans.
All that being said, I think the drama and stress surrounding herbs and potions is maybe more than I want to deal with. I wish you all well and look forward to trading powders for potions at some time in the future.