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[Shelved][✓] Alchemy: Reagent Variables


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Elements/Symbols
A Symbol is a broad classification that is divided into five Elements. Each Element covers a range of representations that attribute to said Element, which are defined as features of the Element. An Element of Water would cover the representation of fluidity but not the representation of solidarity due to being the characteristics of a water symbol out of logicality.

 

Representations
Representations are abstractions of features that a reagent holds. The abstractions are based around the effects of a reagent, where a reagent is found, or even the condition that a reagent exists in. It must be possible to attribute an abstract concept to an element for it to be considered a representation of an element, otherwise the abstraction could be built from almost any concept ranging from simple chemical features, such as corrosiveness, fluidity, resilience; to abstractions of emotions, such as hate, anger, and calmness. Alchemists will be able to find herbs and material that represent something incredibly similar to pre-existing reagents, though new representations that are different from pre-existing ones must be submitted.


 

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Air 
The element of air covers features that are more difficult to pinpoint and easy to overshadow. While a observation of the reagent shows that it is has roots in things such as travel, speed -- such things one would generally associate with air, property and symbolism wise. It is also delicate, reflecting in the wispy qualities to some of the plants of the symbol. Often it's effects on the mind, and other parts of the body -- namely parts that revolve around motion, awareness, and communication -- the reagent attributes to most; this is due to the quick, light, and ever present qualities of air. Air often covers stimulants and hallucinogens.

 

Common representations: Speed, Travel, Grace, Quickness, Fragility, Light(ness), Perception, Control, Sound, Wisdom, communication.

 

Earth
The Element of earth covers a wide variety of attributes, being so closely rooted with all things. Representations namely revolve around the properties and symbolism of Earth, typically some form of attachment, or fortitude, though it is not uncommon for earth to be rooted with health and nature; this is due to earth being something of a stubborn and very tough concept that is connected to many other things. Earth shares similarities with air in that it commonly covers drug like effects but in the opposite end of the spectrum; depressants. Chemically earth elements are often stable.

 

Common representations: Death, Resilience, Strength, Attachment, Perseverance, Impediment, Connection, Solidarity, Endurance, Structure, Hardiness, Continuity.

 

Fire
The element of fire covers features that are very spontaneous due to the nature of the volatile concept, after all -- representations are mostly based off properties and symbolism of Fire.These are mixed between the obvious and the subtle. A plant that uses the reproductive system of the mythological Phoenix is an obvious choice but on the subtle a parasitic life-form that slowly consumes another would hold the representation of consumption. The chemical features of the fire element are often volatile and acidic, though can sometimes be energizing and empowering; even linked to emotions. 

 

Common representations: Power, Consumption, Life, Heat, Destruction, Corrosion, Combustion, Burning, Anger, Vigor, Courage, light/luminosity.

 

Water
The element of water covers all representations in life, generally based off the aspects and symbolism that pertains to water; it is kind, calm, adaptable, nurturing; but it can also deal great harm to others. The symbol tends to be moderately notable, as any chemical properties are often harder to find, but it's almost always linked to water in  and the cold in a literal sense. Typically water elements are medicinal, or linked to health in nature, though much like water, some elements are dangerous; some emotional representations might be linked to things of a serene nature, much like water.

 

Common representations: Life, Balance, Adaptability, Life, Rejuvenation, Cold, Hydration, Rebirth, Calmness, Fluidity, Growth, Sleep.

 

Aether
The element of aether covers features that attribute to odd and mythical properties. This is a strange thing as an element of aether can quite literally an element of magic. While this element lacks many representations, it is notable for being used to give potions, oils, and other such concoctions, a near magical quality to it. One example would be the mana potion. Another usage of this element is the literal usage of magic in alchemy, such as directly using raw lifeforce as a reagent.

 

Common representations: Life, Death, Purity, Corruption, Control, Chaos, Arcane, Time, Eternity, Magic.


 


Reagent strength
The strength of a reagent is defined by a mixture of its usage and its potential as a chemical. Its an observation in its raw form and does not include any modifications done to the reagent to make it stronger. Increasing the volume of a weak reagent will not increase its strength.


 

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Weak
Reagents that are considered weak rest in the realm of common household herbs, and weak pharmaceuticals. Nothing capable of creating an effect stronger than cough syrup would be considered a weak reagent. Weak reagents are commonly used as household items by many who are not truly aware they're performing alchemy.

 

Moderate
Most alchemists will find that the majority of their work includes moderate reagents. It includes basically anything stronger weak reagents but still easily rationalised. Strong pharmaceuticals such as a painkiller capable of completely numbing a deep wound, or a chemical capable of withstanding flame are the core of this classification.

 

Strong
Strong reagents push strength, and reality; they sometimes does not always make sense. For a reagent to be considered strong its effects need to be counted as quasi-magical, if not fully magical.

 


 

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This Lore has been accepted. Moved to Implemented Lore, it will be sorted to it's appropriate category soon.

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Lore has been shelved and moved to the appropriate subforum. If you have questions about why this specific lore has been shelved, please contact me via forum PM or over discord at Rift#8931.

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