Alchemy

Alchemy (錬金術 Renkinjutsu) is the main form of combat utilized by Alchemists.
==Overview==
Different from Magic, Alchemy involves transforming matter by alchemizing it, thus performing a Transmutation (錬成 Rensei), changing the shape and form of said material, be it on hand or from the Alchemist's surroundings. The basis of Alchemy is understanding the substance and even mixing the components to form new materials,Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 472, Page 3 some believe Alchemy to simply be the mixture of different ingredients within a caldron similar to chemistry, but in reality it’s more complicated than that, as an Alchemist can mentally alter their desired matter.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Page 3 This is not limited to solid objects, as it can even work on intangible elements such as gases.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 129, Pages 12-13 Alchemy can also effect abstract concepts, one such example involves "bonds", which would transform the affected person into another and vice versa.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Pages 3-10
Machias are natural Alchemists, being living beings made of metal who can alter their bodies and form complex mechanical weapons.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 459, Pages 19-20Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 460, Page 10
This ability has similarities with Molding Magic, where in users are able to create and shape constructs out of different materials.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Page 13 Other Magic abilities such as Ushi no Koku MairiFairy Tail Manga: Chapter 226, Page 17 have also implemented similar alchemic principles. According to Makarov Dreyar, Alchemy is apparently no different from a Curse from the stories that he has heard of.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Page 11
==Usage==
While there are a variety of Alchemy used in Earth Land, and they can be used for many purposes, the standard primary ability of Alchemy is utilizing materials for crafting, creating various tools and items, some with special abilities for themselves or other non-Alchemists to use.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 127, Pages 4-6 Alchemists can Alchemize a target and mentally manipulate warp the shape and size of the materials they touch,Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Page 13 depending on the style however have also shown to be able to to transmute something even from a certain distance.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 129, Pages 19-20 Some Alchemists are capable of transmuting a type of matter into another, converting it into the element they specialize in, including on living beings.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 129, Pages 12Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Pages 11-12
===Alchemic Power===
According to Rogue, he could sensed a power in Alchemists that's notably different from Magic power, however the type of power for Alchemy is currently unknown.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 129, Page 8 Also, unlike a Mage's Magic Power which is limited and draining from each use, Alchemy has no limit and remains at full power always.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Pages 15-19
That being said, Alchemy can make use of other sources such as magical based items and materials can also be used as substance for transmutation.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Page 4 Skilled Alchemists can create more advanced and technological constructs such as large artillery weapons, even powered by Magic.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 461, Pages 13-18 Taking it further with Bodily Alchemy which can create living mechanical dolls, capable of independent thought and the ability to utilize Magic and Alchemy.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Pages 19-20 As well as recreate those who have passed as mechanical beings, almost as if coming back back to life through.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 118, Page 17
====Hand Signs====
While majority of the Alchemy don't necessarily need hand signs to perform, as almost all known Alchemy or at least those that specialize in physical elements, only requires the user to make physical contact with a specific substance or even the area around them to transmute.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Page 12
Yet, there are still a few examples that need a specific hand gesture and stance to transmute their techniques, typically those that transmute something ethereal.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 113, Pages 5-6 Some Alchemy also requires the hand gestures of the user to control any mobile inanimate objects they've constructed like puppets.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 132, Pages 5-11
===Alchemical Combat===
Of the various uses of Alchemy, combat purposes are its most notable usage, as Alchemist can freely create item from the materials around them to instantly forge weapons from simple metal swordsFairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 142, Pages 15-16 to high large high tech mechanical guns and missiles,Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 461, Pages 13-18 or even a squad of artificial soldiers to fight for the user.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 459, Pages 16-18
Some will carry existing weapons on hand that compliments their style of Alchemy that they can morph and reshape for increased effectiveness.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 141, Pages 7-8
Alchemists can also make weapons with special abilities for others to use, these items can also double as tools needed for the profession they work in.
==Alchemical Items==
Certain Alchemists carry special items they can utilize their Alchemy as well as doubling as a weapon for combat, be it an item that manifests the matter they specialize inFairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Page 10 or one they can morph for increased versatility and range.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 141, Pages 7-8 An Alchemist can employ their Alchemy via their items, transmuting anything that comes in contact with the item.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 130, Pages 14-15
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==References==
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