Alchemy



Alchemy is an ancient branch of, a and  tradition practiced throughout , originating in  in the first few centuries.

Alchemists attempt to purify, mature, and perfect certain materials. Common aims are, the of “s” (, lead) into “noble metals” (particularly gold); the creation of  able to cure any disease; and the development of an , a universal. The perfection of the human body and soul was thought to permit or result from the. In Western Lythia, the creation of a was variously connected with all of these projects.

The term is often limited to descriptions of Western Lythia alchemy, but similar practices existed in the Far East, the subcontinent, and the. Alchemists developed a structure of basic, theory, terminology, and. Most alchemy is based on the Pvâric concepts of the six convocations with most guarding their work in secrecy including and cryptic symbolism. Their work is guided by related to magic, mythology, and religion.

Although alchemy is popularly associated with magic, alchemy embraces a much more diverse set of ideas, goals, techniques, and practices.

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