The easiest way for a beginner to practice alchemy is to sample ingredients. Careful experimentation will reveal how much heat and time is required for each ingredient. It is often used to drive off water or other volatile constituents, or to oxidize or reduce a substance. Calcination is the process of heating a substance to just below its melting point. The calcinator increases the magnitude and duration of all effects in a potion. The alembic is a distillation apparatus similar to the retort, but instead of one bulb, it has two or three bulbs connected by a tube. This tool is necessary if you’re forced to work with ingredients that combine negative effects, but unnecessary if there are none. The alembic is used to decrease the magnitude and duration of all negative effects in a potion. This simple process requires little tending, just make sure you have plenty flasks at the ready. In time, the distilled ingredient will collect and travel down the spout. To use, place the ingredient, preferably in liquid form, in the bulb of the alembic, and heat with a small flame. RetortĪ retort is a basic distillation device used to increase the magnitude and duration of all positive effects in a potion. To use, simply add your ingredients to the mortar, and stir or grind your ingredients with the pestle. This simple apparatus is a must for any alchemist. Your mortar and pestle’s quality also determines the potion’s strength. This is the most basic apparatus required to mix a potion. The other tools are optional, but you will get better results if you have one of each at your disposal. A mortar and pestle is required for all potion making. These can be found of varying quality the better the quality, the better your potions will be. This first section of this book is intended for those with novice skill in alchemy, and explains the general processes involved.Īn alchemist needs appropriate tools for the job. Go to top Part One: Alchemy for Beginners
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