Philosopher's Stone

The Philosopher's Stone, also known as the Elixir, is a magical substance, the creation of which is the final goal of Alchemy. Picatrix, (1256). Picatrix. Bk.1, Ch.2
== Abilities ==
According to the Picatrix, the main feature of the Philosopher's Stone is the ability to break down a substance into a purer form, making it more potent, generally better, and ultimately something different to what it was before. It does this by overcoming the material's spirit, hardness, and resonance by removing dross and noise. 
== Creation ==
According to the Picatrix, the Philosopher's Stone is made using earth, water, air, and fire in the forms of animals, trees, plants, and minerals at each stage of its construction, and the final result is supposed to be a reflection of the world. 
The instructions for making the Philosopher's Stone are said to be hidden in the cryptic text of the Emerald Tablet. 
== Users ==
Alchemists who manage to create the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life are known as Adepts. At any given point in time, there can be only eleven adepts. If another alchemist creates these, one of the older adepts must leave Earth and instead dwell on an elementary world. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.8
Albert the Great is said to have been taught how to make the Philosopher's Stone by the Dominicans, and he later taught it to St. Thomas Aquinas. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.14
== Further Reading ==
* Rutbat al-Ḥakīm - Further information on the Elixir.
== References ==
Category:Picatrix
Category:Dictionnaire Infernal
Category:Magic Items