A magical water elf is a mythical creature often found in folklore and fairy tales. These ethereal beings are believed to possess magical powers and reside in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. Water elves are usually described as beautiful and graceful creatures, with shimmering skin and long flowing hair that trails behind them in the water. They are known for their mischievous nature and playful demeanor. One of the most well-known abilities of water elves is their capacity to control and manipulate water. They can create powerful waves and currents, summon rainstorms, and even control the tides.
The amount of lesser lyrium potion needed to make a magically imbued potion is 1/2 teaspoon. That gives enough for 12 magical potions (such as healing) from a single 2 ounce lesser lyrium potion.
Looking over the recipe descriptions, simple concoctions can take as little as an hour and can make larger batches, so you can prepare four healing potions at once for example if you have enough ingredients. Williams, before boarding a plane to Asia and embarking on his NFL retirement, said he was flagged by the NFL for a positive drug test because he neglected to use a special liquid beforehand that masks marijuana use.
They can create powerful waves and currents, summon rainstorms, and even control the tides. This magical power over water is said to be a gift from the water nymphs, who are believed to be the ancestors of water elves. Water elves are also said to possess the ability to heal and rejuvenate.
Williams' 'detox' potion claim causes commotion
The NFL says there is no way players can beat its drug test for marijuana by drinking liquid masking agents, as Ricky Williams says many players around the league routinely do.
Those who make the substances suggest the NFL leadership is, well, smoking something.
"I'm sure they believe what they say but the fact of the matter is we have been helping people pass drug tests for 14 years," said Tony Wilson, spokesman for Spectrum Labs. "We wouldn't be in business that long if we were selling snake oil."
Williams, before boarding a plane to Asia and embarking on his NFL retirement, said he was flagged by the NFL for a positive drug test because he neglected to use a special liquid beforehand that masks marijuana use. Williams wasn't specific about which product he prefers, but said the use of such so-called "detoxifiers" is common among players.
Spectrum Labs, whose product line goes by the name "Urine Luck," is one of many companies that market masking agents that allegedly help people pass drug tests. For marijuana, their top product is Absolute De-Tox XXL Carbo Drink, designed specifically for people weighing more than 200 pounds. On its corporate Web site, ads for the liquid claim a "99.6 percent success rate" for passing drug tests.
A 32-ounce bottle of the potion, which looks like red fruit juice and sells for $45, is neither approved nor governed by the Food and Drug Administration. Users are instructed to ingest the entire contents of the bottle one hour before a drug test, and drink 32 ounces of water 15 minutes later.
"That allows the body to pass a urine sample that is clean," said Wilson, who claims that some professional athletes have used Spectrum's products. Wilson, though, won't identify the players.
Putting vast amounts of fluids into the body shortly before a test would dilute the urine sample to the point where alarms are triggered, said Greg Aiello, NFL vice president for public relations. Diluted samples are considered positive tests under NFL rules.
"They're not beating the test," Aiello said. "The only way to mask urine in the test is by drinking large amounts of water, which would register as a positive anyway."
NFL players with no drug violations are tested once a year, between April 20 and Aug. 9, Aiello said. The team trainer is notified the night before each test that a position group of players -- no names are provided at that point -- must undergo screens the next morning.
Players are observed while providing their urine sample. That type of monitoring discourages the use of synthetic or other people's urine that can be dumped into the collection cup as a proxy. "If monitors are doing their job, there's no way to beat that," said Frank Uryasz, president of the National Center for Drug Free Sport, which conducts the NCAA's testing program.
But players still could attempt to alter the quality of their own urine.
The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is stored in a body's fat cells for anywhere from 30 to 90 days, depending on the size of the person and the frequency of use. Drug tests look for metabolites that show the use of pot, while also evaluating the sample to determine if it meets standards consistent with urine.
Masking agents, their makers claim, hold the chemicals in the body. To make the phony, washed-out sample appear like true urine, products like Absolute De-Tox XXL Carbo-Drink also are loaded with creatine and other elements that drug tests look for, Wilson said.
"If our products can beat every other test done at hospital-level labs, I can't see why they wouldn't work on NFL tests," he said.
Aiello and drug-testing experts remain dubious of such claims. But not Williams, who reportedly said of his failure to take a detoxifying liquid, "I was an idiot."
Either way, Williams no longer has to consider such reefer madness. He's somewhere in Asia now.
Tom Farrey is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He can be reached at [email protected].
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People who have encountered water elves have reported feeling a sense of peace and tranquility after being in their presence. It is believed that water elves have the power to cleanse and purify both the physical body and the spirit. In folklore, water elves are often depicted as guardians of their watery realms. They are known to protect the creatures that live in the water, and also act as guardians of lost treasures that have sunk to the depths. They have been known to help sailors in need, guiding them safely through treacherous waters. Water elves are usually benevolent beings, but they can be mischievous and play tricks on unsuspecting humans who venture into their territory. It is believed that offering them gifts, such as shells or jewelry, can help establish a positive relationship and appease their mischievous nature. Throughout history, water elves have been depicted in art, literature, and folklore from various cultures around the world. They continue to capture the imagination of people, as they represent the mystical and enchanting qualities of the water and its hidden depths..
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