alchemist
a person who studies or practices alchemy (noun)
zenith
the highest point reached by a celestial object (noun)
muse
to consider something thoughtfully (verb)
lame
having an injured or disabled leg or foot which causes one to limp (adj)
omen
an event regarded as a portent of the future; a sign or warning (noun)
whet
to sharpen (verb)
infidel
person who adheres to a religion other than one’s own (noun)
ruefully
sorrowfully or with regret (adj)
divination
the process of seeking knowledge of the future by supernatural means (noun)
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior (adj)
nocturnal
relating to, or occurring in the night (adj)
oasis
a fertile spot in a desert where there is water (noun)
mirage
an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in the desert (noun)
wary
being on one’s guard against danger (adj)
brandish
to wave a weapon as a threat (verb)
scimitar
a sword with a curved blade that broadens toward the point (noun)
heed
pay attention to (verb)
elixir
a magical or medicinal potion, as brewed by alchemists to prolong life indefinitely (noun)
impenetrable
Impossible to pass through (adj)
abrade
scrape or rub away (adj)