Alchemy

Alchemy is the only division of magic that falls into both of the following: The Five Applications of Magic and is also a School of Magic.

With this being said, Alchemy is recognized as the eldest and purest form of Magic, all other forms of magic streaming from it as their foundation. As has been stated prevously, Science itself is the foundation of magic, Alchemy being perhaps the strongest supporter of this fact. Unlike other applications and uses of magic, Alchemy involves a mixture of mundane and arcain ingredients and formulae to achieve alterations in the physical world: healing, poison, extended life, lead to gold (But never bring that last one up with a real alchemist). Sadly, their other talents and abilities are overlooked, despite their large number and great usage. A large part of alchemy is understanding the way and reason things work, and manipulating them to their advantage. Think of them like supernatural biologiests. A learned alchemist can look at an item, such as a wooden chair, and gleam the DNA or gene make-up of said object, and apply the correct application of his own magic to the chair, causing it to spring forth in branch and leaves. Similarly this can be used to cause said object to grow in the shape of the alchemist's will. Alchemy is not to be confused with Alteration, the two are as different as eggs and hay. Although seemingly harmless, Alchemist's are not people to cross.

Famous Alchemists: Powers/Alchemical abilities: Common associations:
 * Nicholas Flamel
 * Roger Bacon
 * Potion Brewing
 * DNA Manipulation
 * Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s) Stone