Alchemy

**Alchemy** is the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.

The power to **utilize alchemy**. Form and combination of Magic and Science. Practitioners of this magic/science are known as *Alchemists*.

## Description

**Alchemy** is the very old **study** and philosophy of how to change basic substances (such as metals) into other substances. ... Some **alchemists** used metals (like gold or silver) to represent spiritual or occult ideas. People in many different countries studied **alchemy**.

**Alchemy**, a form of speculative thought that, among other aims, tried to transform base metals such as lead or copper into silver or gold and to discover a cure for disease and a way of extending life.

**Alchemy** is neither **magic** nor **science**. These are both very common misconceptions. **Alchemy** can be mistaken for **Magic** because both **Alchemy** and 'pagan' beliefs like Druidism use similar ingredients at one point or another.

A great **Real Life** example of **Alchemy** today is Herbal Medicine. ... Despite popular belief, **Alchemy** has very little to do with Chemistry, and much more to do with Herbology, Meditation, and Chakral Development.

Hermes Trismegistus

The central figure in the mythology of alchemy is **Hermes Trismegistus** (or Thrice-**Great Hermes**). His name is derived from the **god Thoth** and his Greek counterpart **Hermes**. **Hermes** and his caduceus or serpent-staff, were among alchemy's principal symbols.

## Also Called

* Alchemic Magic/Manipulation/Control
* Alchemic Commands
* All-Chemistry
* Arcane Science
* Hermetic Magic
* The Magical Science
* The Scientific Magic

## Capabilities

User can utilize **Alchemy**, the mystic and scientific pursuit of the power of the Philosopher's Stone and Universal Panacea, focusing on Elemental Transmutation (ranging from transforming base materials into purer (lead or iron into silver or gold), to making permanent changes on the state of matter (making glass malleable or durable, etc.), various forms of Elemental Manipulation (especially electricity and fire) and Life-Force Manipulation(Immortality, Healing and even creating life or at the least clones/homunculi). They also know how to create potions (for rejuvenation and immortality) and magical items, although these are generally for practical use.

### Universal Differences

Alchemy is often different depending on the media, depicted as a form of Super Science in *Fullmetal Alchemist* & Mystic Arts in *Golden Sun.*

## Applications

* Alchemic Constructs
* Alchemic Material Manipulation
	+ Elixir of Life Manipulation
		- Elixir of Life Creation
		- Immortality Bestowal
	+ Magical Medicine Manipulation
		- Herbalism
		- Medicine Manipulation
			* Medicine Creation
		- Panacea Manipulation
			* Panacea Creation
		- Potion Manipulation
			* Potion Creation
	+ Philosopher's Stone Manipulation
		- Philosopher's Stone Creation
* Craftsmanship Magic
	+ Enhanced/Supernatural Craftsmanship
		- Armorsmithing Mastery
			* Armor Creation
		- Bladesmithing/Gunsmithing Intuition
			* Enhanced Weaponry
		- Automaton Creation
			* Golem Creation
		- Enhanced Artisan/Supernatural Artisan
			* Carpentry Mastery
			* Rapid Fabrication
			* Sculpting Mastery
		- Metallurgy Mastery
	+ Mystic Object Creation

* Life Creation
	+ Artificial Life Creation
	+ Homunculus Creation
* Life-Force Manipulation
	+ Soul Manipulation
		- Soul Creation
		- Soul Channeling
		- Soul Conversion
		- Soul Forging
		- Soul Materialization
		- Soul Morph
* Personal Alchemy
* Property/Supernatural Properties Manipulation
	+ Augmentation/Reduction
	+ Disintegration
	+ Freezing
	+ Fusionism/Fissionism
	+ Melting
	+ Physical Restoration
	+ Refining
	+ Restoration
* Super Science
	+ Chemistry Manipulation
	+ Formula Manifestation
	+ Medicine Manipulation
* Science-Magic Mixture
	+ Chemical Magic
	+ Energy Circle Combat
* Transmutation
	+ Artificial/Elemental Transmutation
		- Matter State Manipulation
	+ Biological Transmutation
	+ Reconfiguration
		- Amalgamation
		- Reshaping
		- Molecular Acceleration/Deceleration/Deconstruction/Inhibition/Reconstruction

## Techniques

* Alchemy Combat
	+ Alchemy Attacks
* Alchemical Entity Creation
* Power Activation/Deactivation and Bestowal/Erasure
	+ Potion-Based Powers

## Variations

* Dark Alchemy
* Elemental Alchemy
* Pure Alchemy
* Spiritual Alchemy
* Transmutation Magic; is the truly magical version
* Ultimate Alchemy: Ultimate version

## Associations

* Aether Manipulation
* Language of the Birds
* Magic
	+ Onmyōdō
	+ Spell Casting
* Prima Materia Manipulation

## Limitations

* Likely demands the use of a laboratory/workshop and time.
* Might have to channel it through use of an object, like the Philosopher's Stone or Hermetic Circles, especially when using advanced alchemy.
* Effectiveness depends on the user's knowledge and skill level.

## Elements

* Water
* Fire
* Earth
* Air/Wind