Alchemy

Introduction
In the world of Sidereus, magic is not the only means of gaining supernatural power. The science of Alchemy involves the conversion of materials from an inert, raw state into a usable state. Some Alchemists claim nearly anything is possible using Alchemy, from converting base metals into gold, to granting immortality.

Alchemy is commonly practiced among all societies. Even the Derew and the Arxus use Alchemy for a myriad of purposes, with the intent of expanding their capabilities and often times supplementing or replacing the use of magic altogether. Only the Chatûl and the Elves have truly mastered the use of Alchemy as a people. It is even said that the Iron Elves have come so far as to create hybrids of humanoid and animal life through the use of Alchemy.

Unlike the other crafts a character can engage in, Alchemy grants a character a source of considerable power that would otherwise be unavailable to her without a great deal of study in the arcane arts, a great deal of devotion to the Divine powers, or a great deal of talent and strength of spirit in the form of psionic powers. Alchemy can achieve many of the effects that magic and psionics can, although it is with the manipulation of chemicals and carefully prepared formulas rather than the conjuring of magical and otherworldly energies.

High Alchemy
See High Alchemy.