While studying the art of alchemy, Maria discovered many secret formulas for creating magical elixirs and transforming base metals into pure gold. But her greatest discoveries came when she began to experiment with the nature of life itself. Using secret ingredients she learned from the ancient alchemical books, Maria created a series of potions that could prolong human life indefinitely, or so she believed.
As the years passed, Maria became increasingly obscure and enigmatic. She was rarely seen in public, preferring to remain isolated in her laboratory, working tirelessly on her experiments. But rumors began to spread about Maria's activities, and many people began to fear that she was using her potions to become immortal.