Alchemy Lore

Alchemy is really the forerunner of modern science and for its time was quite advanced in terms of knowledge and the ability to help society at large. Alchemy can be thought of roughly as chemistry with a heavy dose of esoteric theology and mysticism.
Adepts with Alchemy Lore will possess knowledge of ancient alchemical practices, specifically how to perform fantastic chemical reactions and build and repair arcane objects. Alchemy was practiced in secret and involved a ton of symbolism and coded language, so an Adept will probably need this Lore in order to read or understand most alchemy texts.
Alchemy was also the originator of much of modern medicine, so having high levels of this Lore will allow an Adept to treat basic wounds better. They may even be able to collect natural remedies and form them into tonics or poultices.
Alchemy is, technically, still practiced today in the form of chemistry and advanced chemistry. And since chemistry is considered the 'mother of all sciences,' technically all of modern science is the direct descendant of alchemy.
The Order of Creators are the biggest users of Alchemy Lore, indeed they profess to have been its first users. However, Alchemy Lore is known and practiced by a score of Adepts across the board of the Scholastic Orders. Obviously, the Orders of Alchemy, those Initiated assistants to the Creators, practice Alchemy Lore as well.
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