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Folder: Magic
Title: Alchemy
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# Alchemy
## Overview
Alchemy combines natural ingredients with magical knowledge to create potions, medicines, poisons, explosives, oils, and other useful substances.
Many alchemists possess little talent for spellcasting, relying instead on careful experimentation and centuries of accumulated knowledge.
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## Common Ingredients
• Herbs
• Mushrooms
• Flowers
• Minerals
• Crystal dust
• Monster organs
• Rare metals
• Tree sap
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## Common Creations
Healing potions.
Antidotes.
Sleeping draughts.
Fire oils.
Smoke bombs.
Water purification mixtures.
Insect repellents.
Stamina tonics.
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## Dangerous Creations
Certain formulas can produce:
Powerful poisons.
Acidic compounds.
Explosive mixtures.
Hallucinogenic brews.
These are heavily regulated in most kingdoms.
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## Laboratories
Most cities contain licensed alchemists.
Large laboratories are commonly found within:
• Universities
• Hospitals
• The Arcane Conclave
• Noble estates
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## Adventure Hooks
• Gather rare ingredients from dangerous creatures.
• Identify a mysterious potion.
• Investigate poisoned wells.
• Recover an ancient alchemical manuscript.
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## Related Pages
• Medicine & Disease
• Arcane Conclave
• Creatures
• Enchanting