Topic: Red Lion

The distinction between "White Powder" (Lesser Arcana) and the "Red Powder" or Philosopher's Stone (Great Work) is explored. Janir warns of the extreme dangers of the Red Lion, citing an anecdote where a woman experienced terrifying mental manifestations from just three drops of diluted water. Alchemists reportedly required years of physical and mental preparation before ingesting highly diluted versions of the stone to expand their consciousness.