Chimiador

This article is about the science of **Chimiador**, a previously ancient practice that has recently been renewed by discoveries made by the archeologist **Damya Al’ard bint Solal,** of **Dela Marina****.** Most of its original writings scriptures were lost during the cataclysmic event that destroyed **Ef'thar,** but a few were saved by Damya.

### Eftharian History

The history of Chimiador and it's practices have been shrouded in mystery and code, unable to be deciphered due to its ancient nature. However, more recently, many advancments have occured, giving us insight into what the science used to be.

Long ago, the science of Chimiador was a common practice, and one of the most studied courses for academics of the time. It allowed great knowledge and wealth to those who understood it well. Most shockingly, was the independent development of differing forms of Chimiador from seperated civilisations, but they all adhered to the same principles. Historians have identified three main branches of Chimiador - which are now used to make up each of the differing schools of thought in modern studies - but, there is information pointing towards more branches, but maybe they should stay unearthered...

The three branches are **Rasāyana, Neidan** and **Al-kīmiyā.** each differs in their methodology, goals and interpretation of Chimiador**,** but all follow the same basic principles.

**Rasāyana** focused on the use of Chimiador practices to better the peoples health by creating medicines and remedies, but it also had a flourishing cosmetics scene, with devolpments made into a variety of perfumes - however not all could afford that luxury. Little documents are saved from the civilisation that practised this branch, but some have been unearthed that speak of a great fire in a city called '**Bashkuur**' - which could explain the lack of first hand accounts.

**Neidan** on the other hand, had little focus on the material result of a process, but used said processes as a means to better the mind. the focus was to use the process to clear the mind. As a result, many of the processes they conducted used common materials, including saliava. Some documents remained from the civilisation where this practice was most common, and they claim that it was able to let some see a 'higher power' - but this has yet to be replicated in modern times.

Finally, is **Al-kīmiyā.** This practice is the most well documented, and thus the most understood. This branch sees Chimiador as purely scientific, and uses it to achieve goals otherwise thought impossible. Such includes the ability to create 'false metals' - imitations of valuable metals such as gold, and silver, from common metals like iron and copper. in addition, there are mentions of many other creations, however their methodology has yet to be deciphered.

### Alveyran History

The history of Chimiador in **Alveyra** differs wildly than that of **Ef'thar's.** The most striking difference is that rather than having different branches develop seperately, and then spliting into two parts. These are the beliefs of **Tabulsar** and **Apagoria.** The former of the two being the original. Tabulsar, unlike Ef'tharian Chimiador branches did not focus on a selective method, but rather a common goal. To better the inhabitants of their world. The scarcity of its practicioners allowed it to act undisturbed and assist those in needs. While its goals remained as noble for quite some time, some saw a deeper and more wicked potential of Chimiador - forming the basis of Apagoria. After a period of internal struggle and strife, both groups burn each other out, ending the first age of Chimiador in Alveyra. All that remains is the scattered teachings of both groups, those of Apagoria being near impossible to find.

### Fundamentals

The study of Chimiador only has three key pillars, but if they are not kept to at all times, then the process will fail, or something worse could happen. They are **Elemental Inhabitance, Energy Toll,** and the **Morale Principes**

**Elemental Inhabitance** is how the elemental status of all things is determined, All things in existence are part of one elemental category - **Fire, Air, Earth, Water, Aether** or **Difver.** Each is a cornerstone of the fabric of reality itself, with the first four being the building blocks of worlds, **Aether** the matter inbetween it all - Nebulas, Stars, Black holes. **Difver** is a new term, not mentioned in historical texts but introduced through new discoveries. it references all that beyond our reality, and that which is 'not from here'

The **Energy Toll** is the understanding that all processes must be even in energy of any form - to turn one item into another requires energy. This can be provided in many forms, but the most common is burning. In many cases, if the process is not done perfectly the energy does not 'bind' into the new item well, causing it to be unstable. It can then release the energy stored all at once in order to reach a stable state, which causes damage to all in a vicnity. The power depends on the type and amount of energy. If a process is conducted without any energy source from it to draw upon, then the results can be disaterous. There is no surving texts of what happens, and it has yet to be recreated in a safe lab enviroment.

The **Morale Principes** is a set of moral guidelines that are expected to be followed by all those who study Chimiador**.** It has its origins in the Neidan branch, but has now been incorporated into every aspect of Chimiador. These are that Chimiador will not be used to steal, to cheat, to harm, to kill, or be used recklessly. Failure to follow them will result in the person being shunned from the study, and banned from any related resources.

### Modern Understanding

The modern study has merged all three main branches into one overarching science, due to their compatability. However, those who study the science are expected to specialise into one branch - refered to as '**Schools of Thought**' in the modern teachings. With the emergence of a second age of Chimiador in **Alverya**, the three branch system is continued after some of its teaching survived. Furthermore, **Alverya Chimiador** does not seperate itself on methods but goals - and modern Chimiador forbids the philosiphy of Apagoria due to it's confliction with the Morale Principes. Scholars of Chimiador generally only commit to one branch, and no more than two. This is because following one takes up a significant portion of ones time and life, and only the most devout and senior have studied two in depth - to study all three could incour a toll that a mortal cannot handle.