Alchemy

Alchemy is a form of Chemistry that deals with the transmutation of metalsde Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.16. It is defined in the Picatrix as matter-to-matter magic. It uses manufactured substances to perform an act of force on another object instead of having the person performing the alchemy perform the act of force. Poisons are a simple form of alchemical compound that transmute a body by varying degrees towards the state of an unliving corpse. Picatrix, (1256). Picatrix. Bk.1, Ch.2
The ultimate goal of alchemy is to create the Philosopher's Stone, also known as the Elixir.
== See Also ==
* Philosopher's Stone
* Gobineau
== References ==
Category:Dictionnaire Infernal
Category:Picatrix
Category:Types of Magic