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MadAlice · 03-14-2024, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolyander

Bry did her best to focus on a few of the actual questions, crinkling up her nose a little bit as she raised her hand and waited to be called on. "Doesn't it have to do with Chemistry, Potions and transformation magic? It's not easy, to learn I don't think." Which was likely why it wasn't typically taught until at least sixth year.

"Yes, it has to do with all those things, and more!" replied Tapio, warming to his subject. "Metallurgy, transmutation, experimental magic--all these are included in the study of Alchemy."

Setting the mason jar of the tincture made in the one Herbology class a few weeks ago on his desk, the teen would listen to the questions asked of them alongside one of the others answering what the subject was on. So, with a hand raised, Achibold would intend on giving the answer to the who/where. "I believe Dzou Yen is accredited as the first Alchemist, at least in written history. He was from China sometime in the fourth century B.C."

"Yes, Dzou Yen is said to have been an alchemist, along with being the founder of Chinese scientific thought, though it's hard to pin down who was the first, since alchemy developed in many different cultures--China, India, and the Western tradition. Many alchemists were wizards or witches, but many have also been Squibs or even Muggles."

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

After a moment, he raised a hand and waited for his turn. “I think it has something to do with turning something into gold?’’ If that was the case, then alchemy sounded super complicated.

Ah yes. Tapio had been waiting for someone to bring up gold. "Yes, that's probably one of the best-known aspects of Alchemy. Through the creation of the elixir, or the Philosopher's Stone, it is thought to be possible to transmute, or change, base metals into gold or silver. This has caused a lot of people to try to practice the art of alchemy for all the wrong reasons, and such attempts were doomed to failure, because emotions like greed for gold or fear of death are like the base metals, which can't change into something nobler unless the alchemist first tries to improve and purify their emotions.

In a nutshell, alchemy is an ancient Art and Science concerning the Mysteries of Life, of Consciousness, and its Evolution. It is based on the principle, "As above, so below." What that means in this case is that what happens in the physical world affects the spiritual aspects of life. The idea was that the alchemist had to work physically in the laboratory, changing and purifying certain chemicals or plants, and at the same time practised things like meditation. And at the same time as the substances used in the experiment were perfected, the alchemist was also made better. I know all that sounds a bit esoteric, and it certainly takes a great amount of dedication and courage to practice alchemy. But there are many of its practices that have practical uses that can be enjoyed fairly quickly.

Now, my next question--does anyone know what is meant by the word Spagyrics? What are the three principles of alchemy? And what might this have to do with your tinctures?"

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MadAlice Puffskein Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,394 Hogwarts RPG Name: Hope Archard Ravenclaw Fifth Year	Quote: Originally Posted by Kolyander Bry did her best to focus on a few of the actual questions, crinkling up her nose a little bit as she raised her hand and waited to be called on. "Doesn't it have to do with Chemistry, Potions and transformation magic? It's not easy, to learn I don't think." Which was likely why it wasn't typically taught until at least sixth year. "Yes, it has to do with all those things, and more!" replied Tapio, warming to his subject. "Metallurgy, transmutation, experimental magic--all these are included in the study of Alchemy." Setting the mason jar of the tincture made in the one Herbology class a few weeks ago on his desk, the teen would listen to the questions asked of them alongside one of the others answering what the subject was on. So, with a hand raised, Achibold would intend on giving the answer to the who/where. "I believe Dzou Yen is accredited as the first Alchemist, at least in written history. He was from China sometime in the fourth century B.C." "Yes, Dzou Yen is said to have been an alchemist, along with being the founder of Chinese scientific thought, though it's hard to pin down who was the first, since alchemy developed in many different cultures--China, India, and the Western tradition. Many alchemists were wizards or witches, but many have also been Squibs or even Muggles." Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 After a moment, he raised a hand and waited for his turn. “I think it has something to do with turning something into gold?’’ If that was the case, then alchemy sounded super complicated. Ah yes. Tapio had been waiting for someone to bring up gold. "Yes, that's probably one of the best-known aspects of Alchemy. Through the creation of the elixir, or the Philosopher's Stone, it is thought to be possible to transmute, or change, base metals into gold or silver. This has caused a lot of people to try to practice the art of alchemy for all the wrong reasons, and such attempts were doomed to failure, because emotions like greed for gold or fear of death are like the base metals, which can't change into something nobler unless the alchemist first tries to improve and purify their emotions. In a nutshell, alchemy is an ancient Art and Science concerning the Mysteries of Life, of Consciousness, and its Evolution. It is based on the principle, "As above, so below." What that means in this case is that what happens in the physical world affects the spiritual aspects of life. The idea was that the alchemist had to work physically in the laboratory, changing and purifying certain chemicals or plants, and at the same time practised things like meditation. And at the same time as the substances used in the experiment were perfected, the alchemist was also made better. I know all that sounds a bit esoteric, and it certainly takes a great amount of dedication and courage to practice alchemy. But there are many of its practices that have practical uses that can be enjoyed fairly quickly. Now, my next question--does anyone know what is meant by the word Spagyrics? What are the three principles of alchemy? And what might this have to do with your tinctures?"