Memoirs II / Project B[i]rdcage

Beauty Potion

I. Boil 3 enchanted toad warts in a pot.
II. Add 3 rotted mucus mushrooms.
III. Add donkey snot and simmer until thick.
IV. Lift your head and look into the mirror. You are more beautiful than whatever's in the pot.

"A Great Witch's Guide to Potions"

Love Potion

I. Take a lock of hair from the one you love.
II. Obtain the ashes of something treasured by the one you love.
III. Take a teardrop from the one you love.
IV. Mix all items in a bowl. You have no right to be with this person. Just give up.

"A Great Witch's Guide to Potions"

Knowledge Potion

I. Make the Magickal Enhancement Potion detailed on page 13.
II. Make the Infatuation Potion detailed on page 628.
III. Make the Eternal Youth Potion detailed on page 2574.
IV. Mix all items together at midnight in the library. Oh, if only you'd put this much effort into your studies.

"A Great Witch's Guide to Potions"

- Magical Pharmacology -

Spell for the Eyes

For when obstructive vermin threatens to approach the one you love.

I. Pluck hair and nails from vermin — if flesh comes with, so much the better.
II. Add a wasp to the above and grind into paste. Boil until venom evaporates.
III. Have the one you love drink it. The cursed individual will no longer acknowledge existence of vermin.

"Guide to Acquiring a Partner"

Spell for the Limbs

For when stubborn grime adheres to the one you love.

I. Acquire the item or individual you wish to keep from the one you love.
II. Gouge out a portion with a blade and char with flame used to burn a pigeon corpse.
III. Have the one you love inhale the smoke. This will prevent them from touching items or individuals involved in the spell.

"Guide to Acquiring a Partner"

Spell for the Heart

For when you wish to keep the one you love nearby at all times.

I. Cast "Spell for the Eyes" upon the one you love.
II. Cast "Spell for the Limbs" upon the one you love.
III. Repeat steps one and two until ingredients are depleted.

The cursed individual will no longer be able to live without the help of another.

"Guide to Acquiring a Partner"

- Forbidden Tomes of Thaumaturgy -

[ Cyber Memories ]
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Verse of Prayer

CONCERT RIOT: THE STATE OF ENTERTAINMENT TODAY

A riot broke out during a concert by a virtual performer last night, which caused the event to be canceled. According to attendees, those in opposition to the event claimed it was inappropriate to hold a concert during a time of war. This incident is sparking a heated online debate as to what wartime entertainment should be.

"NEMESIA NEWS - Current Events"

Chant of Desire

ASH AND RUBBLE: OUR ONCE-PROUD CAPITAL CITY

Evacuees recall looking over their shoulders to behold our once magnificent capital city shrouded in ash and flame. Any reader who lived there at the time should have vivid memories of the day it fell. It was a place close to all of our hearts, but what has become of it now? Well, with military escort, our reporters were able to get the answers, and you'll find them here — along with plenty of pictures — as we discuss the fate of our beloved city.

"NEMESIA NEWS - Politics & Social Climate"

Song of Avowal

OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FOR SINGER CONTINUES

It was not too long ago that a singer had her concert canceled due to riots. Sadly, we've learned she's now put all of her activities on hold, and rumors say she may even be contemplating retirement. However, fans are currently pouring into her social media accounts with words of support, including many brave soldiers who reportedly find strength in her melodies. Between this and the riots, she seems likely to stay in the spotlight for some time.

"NEMESIA NEWS - Entertainment"

- Boundaries Melted in Song -

Gunshots in a Ruin

・Wait. Is it true the enemy was trying to construct a base in our old capital? (21:15)
>I'm glad they found them so fast. That should keep 'em in check. (21:22)
>It's sooo difficult to spot small operations like that due to advances in infiltration technology. Our AI is the only reason we found them in the first place. (21:46)
>I sure hope they didn't wreck my old house! (23:55)
>Pretty sure the fires from the day the city fell wrecked your house, my dude. (00:02)

"Exported Logs From 'reark' Social Media Network"

The Desolate Wastes

・Anything interesting lately? Anything happening? (19:10)
>Maybe you should volunteer to go be a soldier. (19:13)
>Oh, we're way past the point of "volunteering." I got a draft letter in the mail. (20:15)
>You've got VR deep dives, yeah? Maybe go on a walk or something. (19:21)
>I've already gone on every good walk there is. I guess there just aren't a lot of people with the time to make new stuff these days. (20:18)

"Exported Logs From 'reark' Social Media Network"

Signs of Oblivion

・The hell is going on outside? Some kind of party? (18:25)
>I haven't seen any official announcements anywhere. Maybe it's a surprise? (18:25)
>The government announced it last time there was a criminal declaration. Since we heard nothing this time, I'm guessing it wasn't planned. (18:26)
>Oh, this is way bigger than last time. Maybe they're just slow to respond. (18:27)
・She's been on hiatus for a long time. I'm so glad to see her again! (18:25)

"Exported Logs From 'reark' Social Media Network"

- The Scientific Apex -

[ Desert Memories ]
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Coin of Another

I saw the lonely thief on patrol again today. Merchants have been reporting his thievery on an almost daily basis, so he's been our prime target for a while now.

Recently, I hear he's been focusing on tourists who are entranced by his good looks, so I should remind everyone to remain alert. Hell, this is the same guy who stole the gold right out of my pocket, after all!

"A Guard Captain's Patrol Diary"

Unfermented Alcohol

Quiet night tonight. Can't stop thinking about the thief. I mean, he's practically a child! I can't imagine how hard it must be to survive on your own like that.

How did someone so young take up thievery, anyway? Does he have some secret past? Almost wish I could bump into him at the tavern and hear his tale, but I bet he's still into juice.

In other news, the wife's started sneaking my booze when I'm on patrol. Guess I've got another thief to worry about now!

"A Guard Captain's Patrol Diary"

Hooked Fish

I saw the thief fishing on the coast at the outskirts of the kingdom. He's got the skills to steal food, so maybe he had a change of heart? Anyway, while I don't approve of his crimes, I almost wanted to cheer when I saw how determined he was to reel something in.

Speaking of, the fish in this area are deliciously fatty. Maybe I'll go catch a couple for myself!

"A Guard Captain's Patrol Diary"

- Desert Tales -

A Night of Meetings

My work eventually took me to this kingdom. As I strolled the nighttime city, I came across a wandering fortune teller. Even in the dark, I could see she was beautiful, and she proceeded to divine all things for me, from love to work.

Her fortune was this: You will bite off more than you can chew, and lead a life well beyond your person.

Just a silly fortune, of course. I know I shouldn't take it as gospel, and yet I can't stop thinking about it.

"A Braggart Merchant's Autobiography"

A Morning of Surprise

To my great surprise, the dyes I brought with me sold like wildfire. I was invited to the palace, and the person who guided me around was none other than the queen herself! There was a rough, but cheery atmosphere to the place, one unique to a land that now thrives against all odds.

As I walked the halls, I recalled what the fortune teller said. Perhaps it was her words that led me to accomplish this most greatest of feats.

"A Braggart Merchant's Autobiography"

An Afternoon of Ambition

On the way home from the palace, I caught sight of a woman in a corner of the courtyard. The retainer guiding me said she was the princess, and while I couldn't see her face, the way she moved instantly captured my eye.

I think I'll find the fortune teller again and have her divine my future anew. Now that I have more money than I'll ever be able to spend, I'll ask how I can find a woman as wonderful as that princess.

"A Braggart Merchant's Autobiography"

- Seafaring Cradle Tales -