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'''Alchemy''' is a metaphysical and magical process in which mundane physical materials or objects are altered through supernatural or extradimensional forces. Unlike conventional chemistry or nuclear science, which alter matter at the molecular or atomic level, alchemy functions on a fourth-dimensional plane, reshaping the essential and metaphysical properties of materials. Across the [[ | '''Alchemy''' is a metaphysical and magical process in which mundane physical materials or objects are altered through supernatural or extradimensional forces. Unlike conventional chemistry or nuclear science, which alter matter at the molecular or atomic level, alchemy functions on a fourth-dimensional plane, reshaping the essential and metaphysical properties of materials. Across the [[Universe|Universes]] of [[the Yonder Realm]], the practice of alchemy is regarded with reverence, fear, or disgustâoften all at once. | ||
While some advanced civilizations may confuse alchemical outcomes with scientific phenomena, **True Alchemy** involves powers derived from beyond the [[Mortal Plane]], often linked to [[Magic]], [[Universal Law]], or even the [[The Yonder Realm|Yonder Realm]]. | While some advanced civilizations may confuse alchemical outcomes with scientific phenomena, **True Alchemy** involves powers derived from beyond the [[Mortal Plane]], often linked to [[Magic]], [[Universal Law]], or even the [[The Yonder Realm|Yonder Realm]]. | ||
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True Alchemy is the manipulation of matter using extradimensional or extrauniversal power. It is rarely practiced and often feared. Civilizations across the [[Multiverse]] consider True Alchemy to be heretical, dangerous, or forbidden. In many cases, the process is incompletely understood and therefore vilified. | True Alchemy is the manipulation of matter using extradimensional or extrauniversal power. It is rarely practiced and often feared. Civilizations across the [[Multiverse]] consider True Alchemy to be heretical, dangerous, or forbidden. In many cases, the process is incompletely understood and therefore vilified. | ||
In [[Galaxa]], the [[Balorian]] Witches use a form of [[Bio-Alchemy]] to create a substance called [[Igazi]], synthesized by enhancing blood with [[Teleka]]. This process is used in rituals to extend life, augment beings, or transmute materials, though it leads to long-term degradation of the user. In [[ | In [[Galaxa]], the [[Balorian]] Witches use a form of [[Bio-Alchemy]] to create a substance called [[Igazi]], synthesized by enhancing blood with [[Teleka]]. This process is used in rituals to extend life, augment beings, or transmute materials, though it leads to long-term degradation of the user. In [[LethurĂŽa]], True Alchemy is practiced only by the [[Malisik]] and [[Sebuuk]], who utilize forbidden elemental sources from [[Gozog'nok]], the LethurĂŽan Hell. | ||
== Classifications and Schools of Alchemy == | == Classifications and Schools of Alchemy == | ||
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=== Kaos === | === Kaos === | ||
In the [[Kaos]] Universe, Alchemy is a sacred art granted only to the chosen of the [[Osorians]]. It is powered by lay lines and their intersectionsâ[[nexuses]]âwhich produce the mystical energy called [[Malarios]]. [[Malarian]] children born at these nexuses wield immense magical ability. Figures like [[Old Theribus the Elder]] and [[High Sorceress Ileona Seturis]] exemplify this | In the [[Kaos]] Universe, Alchemy is a sacred art granted only to the chosen of the [[Osorians]]. It is powered by lay lines and their intersectionsâ[[nexuses]]âwhich produce the mystical energy called [[Malarios]]. [[Malarian]] children born at these nexuses wield immense magical ability. Figures like [[Old Theribus the Elder]] and [[High Sorceress Ileona Seturis]] exemplify this universe's reverence for Alchemy. | ||
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Alchemical fluids are used to reanimate the dead. The spirits do not return, but their corpses are repurposed as servants or guardians. These reanimations degrade over time, as the alchemical charge dissipates. | Alchemical fluids are used to reanimate the dead. The spirits do not return, but their corpses are repurposed as servants or guardians. These reanimations degrade over time, as the alchemical charge dissipates. | ||
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* A [[Balorian]] witch altered a [[Bantikor]] egg, producing a monstrous new subspecies with greater aggression and size. | * A [[Balorian]] witch altered a [[Bantikor]] egg, producing a monstrous new subspecies with greater aggression and size. | ||
* A [[Zelarian]] alchemist's attempt to weaponize [[Ambrion]]âan explosive alchemicalâresulted in the destruction of an entire city. | * A [[Zelarian]] alchemist's attempt to weaponize [[Ambrion]]âan explosive alchemicalâresulted in the destruction of an entire city. | ||
* The [[ | * The [[Det'sikar]], corrupted creations of [[Malis]], were altered [[Sherok]] infused with [[Voktok]] crystals, a perversion of natural evolution through alchemical horror. | ||
== Divine and Universal Law == | == Divine and Universal Law == | ||
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* [[Malarios]] | * [[Malarios]] | ||
* [[Voktok]] | * [[Voktok]] | ||
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