A few years ago, Noble had bought a skunked batch of powdered moonstone. The draught of peace he then brewed had sent a woman into a coma, led to one of the worst fights he'd ever had with his brother, and led to the breakup of his relationship with Daffodil Potts. He had been very, very careful about his ingredients since. Particularly when he was brewing draught of peace — it was one of the more common potions that he sold, because people were always seeking to calm someone's nerves.

He stretched his shoulders, quelled the memories, and focused on brewing the draught of peace.