First step and it is already a big one.
Thesis:
I may be able to draw out the essence of a spell in a liquid form. It can be done with healing and other various effects, so why not with other spells? The appliances of this liquidated magic would be limitless! Not only for my staff, but for powering constructs, coating ammunition, laying traps and so much more! Anyways I am getting ahead of myself.
Type: Invention
Materials: Alchemy kit, 1st level spell slots, 15gp of other Material
Progress: Ongoing