Alchemist | Achaea

Alchemy

Alchemy is the primary study of the Alchemists, focusing on the manipulation of the ether and the alchemical energies that flow through it. The main focus of the skill is based upon drawing upon the latent alchemical energies via Symbology to direct the power of the alchemical primes and metals. Further aspects of Alchemy involve the extraction of the three primes; salt, sulphur, and mercury; from the earth itself, and synthesising these substances into various metals. The skilled practitioner of Alchemy will even find it possible to transmute flesh into varying substances, culminating in the ability to encase another completely in gold.

Abilities in Alchemy

Symbology	Draw upon the alchemical energies.
Lead	Density from the lowest of the metals.
Seek	Find another through the ether.
Robes	The mystic garb of the Alchemist.
Iron	Strike with the power of iron.
Salt	The first prime will cleanse your body.
Tin	Tin will grant you a reflective barrier.
Copper	Shatter an enemy's defence with copper's energies.
Extispicy	The future is found in unexpected places.
Sulphur	The second prime will quicken your healing.
Displace	Drag another through the ether.
Silver	The light of silver reveals all.
Phlogistication	Burn your enemy from the inside out.
Gold	The highest of the metals allows you to share your wisdom.
Etherchannel	Part the ether for expedient travel.
Mercury	The third prime will bolster your mind.
Astronomy	The power of the cosmos is yours.
Vitrification	Turn an opponent's skin into glass.
Decompound	A way to devolve Talisman Pieces into pure gold.
Revivification	Grant life to the deceased.
Disrupt	Send ripples through the ether.
Aurification	Immortalise your enemies in gleaming gold.

Formulation

Using the mystic research carried out over the centuries in the Cauda Pavonis, Alchemists have mastered the art of amalgamating potent compounds that can turn the tide of any battle. A variety of different mixtures are available, from phials of toxic gases which can be thrown into groups of enemies, to helpful concoctions that, when imbibed, will bolster the creator's offensive and defensive capabilities.

Abilities in Formulation

Mask	Craft yourself a protective mask.
Amalgamate	Combine minerals to create potent compounds.
Endorphin	Soothe the body with a potent endorphin.
Nutritional	A potent nutritional supplement.
Corrosive	An acid to eat away at various defences.
Petrifying	Partial petrification comes with many advantages.
Incendiary	Sear flesh from bone with this lethal compound.
Alteration	Modify various properties of your compounds.
Scrutinise	Determine specifics about your compounds.
Insufflate	This compound will allow you to convert water into oxygen.
Devitalisation	The air itself turns against your victims.
Intoxicant	Paralyse the lungs of the unprotected.
Vaporisation	A compound that reacts violently with water.
Phosphorous	A compound to create a blinding flash.
Monoxide	A gas to disorientate your subjects.
Toxin	Death with a single breath.
Concussive	A compound that reacts violently when exposed to the air.
Mayology	The culmination of the Mayan experiment.
Halophilic	An experimental agent.
Enhancement	A formula to enhance your physiology.
Bolster	Force your body beyond its limits.
Philosopherstone	The pinnacle of Alchemical learning.

Physiology

Physiology is the study of the biological processes required for life. Alchemists trained in Physiology will find themselves able to utilise this knowledge in two primary ways: First, Alchemists may manipulate the humours, or vital fluids, of others in order to cause illnesses of varying degree, eventually gaining the power to slay another via spontaneous organ failure. Humourism, as this art is called, is based upon the tempering of another's body, aiming to increase his internal fluid level. An unrestricted Humourist is a force to be feared, but their effects may be countered by the ingestion of the ginger herb and antimony mineral. The second aspect of Physiology is the creation and control of homunculi. From within a properly equipped laboratory, the trained Alchemist may take a small sample of his own flesh, germinating it into a homunculus. Through the physiological and ethereal bond between Alchemist and homunculus, the diminutive creature may be controlled by its master, able to perform varied tasks from assaulting an opponent to being the eyes, ears, and mouth of its owner.

Abilities in Physiology

Humourism	Tinker with an enemy's vital fluids.
Cultivation	A homunculus will serve you faithfully.
Eyes	See through the eyes of your homunculus.
Legs	Control your homunculus's legs from a distance.
Wrack	Afflict an opponent by assaulting the humours.
Arms	Specialised attacks for your homunculus.
Evaluate	Discern the vitals of another.
Ears	Listen through your homunculus's ears.
Diffusion	Manipulation of two humours at once.
Mouth	Speak through the mouth of your homunculus.
Saturation	Concurrent control over three humours.
Hands	Your homunculus possesses dextrous fingers.
Effusion	Mastery of all four humours.
Torso	Your homunculus will prevent an enemy from escaping.
Truewrack	Wrack two humours simultaneously.
Throat	Your homunculus's screeching will startle an enemy.
Inundate	Attack an already imbalanced humour.
Corruption	Capitalise on your homunculus's alien physiology.
Transfusion	Eternal life with a brand new body.
Reave	Kill another with catastrophic organ failure.

Sublimation*

The first boon offered by the Genesis, earned by the bravery of Hashan's leadership in 798 AF, the oft-whispered of Wellspring beneath the city is no longer a locked and guarded secret, but remains guarded nonetheless.

The Alchemists who dare to experiment with the residual power of the ancient Protean star have cast off the limiting truths presented by the Cauda Pavonis and tread paths of study never walked before.

Students of the field of Sublimation typically work within three broad schools: Manipulation, Substantiation, and Alignment. Drawing upon the great Wellspring of energy beneath the city of Hashan to enact their workings, masters of these schools are terrible to behold.

* Sublimation is an alternative skill that replaces Formulation.

** ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Sublimation is controlled by the City of Hashan. If you are an enemy, might be an enemy, or have hostile intent against this organisation we strongly advise against selecting this as your field. They can and will remove your ability to functionally utilise this skill.

Abilities in Sublimation

Schools	Knowledge is the path to greatness.
Tap	Tap the power of the Wellspring.
Field	Choose your field of study.
Residual	Waste not even the scraps.
Overdraw	A pragmatic price.
The School of Substantiation
Transience	Deception is the first step.
Identity	The masks we wear.
Dispersal	Before its even close.
Sympathy	Sympathetic connections are harder than they seem.
Copies	One is just a number, after all.
Radiation	Annihilation unleashed.
Imposition	Your will is absolute.
The School of Manipulation
Internal	To manipulate energy is dangerous work.
Thermal	A slight shunting of heat.
Gravity	The fundamental force.
Solar	An intermediary form of energy.
Gravitywell	Control the distance.
Probability	The abstract can be cruel.
Spatial	The ultimate form of Manipulation.
The School of Alignment
Placement	Every step an artform.
Combustion	A spark in the right place and moment.
Weatherpatterns	So many options.
Frequency	Just the right pitch.
Eruption	Delayed devastation.
Flashstep	One with energy.
Nocturne	Annihilate them.