Alchemist's Guild

Alchemist's Guild

The Alchemist’s Guild is Faia’s greatest contributor for understanding and manipulating substances, divided into two specialized divisions: the Elixirium, focused on the magical art of potion-making, and the Synthetica, focused on the scientific study of alchemical transformations. From powerful potions and elixirs to groundbreaking material research, the Guild’s dual approach blends both magical enhancement and scientific innovation, directly contributing to its success.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Guild
PURPOSE: To research and develop substances both magically and scientifically.
SYMBOL: A potion bottle containing two swirling streams of liquid, one representing magic and the other science.

PRIMARY LOCATION: The Guild operates from laboratories around Faia. Its central headquarters is located in Stellaris, and houses both divisional master labs.
LEADERSHIP AND HIERARCHY: The Alchemist’s Guild is co-led by the two divisional heads- the Elixirist, who is in charge of the Elixirium, and the Synthetist, who is in charge of the Synthetica. Decisions are made collectively by them and a council of experienced alchemists, balancing the Guild’s magical and scientific priorities.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership requires either skill or notable talent. Members include apprentices, journeymen, and masters. Upon acceptance, members can choose which division to specialize in, and receive rigorous training.

STANDING: The Alchemist Guild is highly valued and respected for their contributions to health, combat, and resource utilization. Their combined magical and scientific knowledge is a force to be reckoned with.
FUNDING: The Guild’s primary source of funding is the sale of their products. Membership fees also contribute to their funding, though not as much.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Elixirium: Developing and brewing potions.
• Elixirium: Enhancing draughts, elixirs, and other magical concoctions.
• Synthetica: Researching the chemical properties of new and existing materials.
• Synthetica: Researching wither and developing solutions for purification. 

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Elixirium: Developed key healing potions that reduced casualties from environmental hazards, most notably as the ash storms of The Ember Isla.
• Elixirium: Developed  affinity-specific potions, capable of temporarily enhancing a Faian’s powers in a specific affinity.
• Elixirium: Created The Vitalium, an enormous  garden sanctuary where magically potent flora from all around the Realm are cultivated and protected.
• Synthetica: Developed advanced material refinement techniques to create stronger alloys and construction materials.
• Synthetica: Pioneered eco-friendly and efficient processes for harvesting rare flora without damaging the island’s ecosystem.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Alchemist’s Guild began with only the Elixirium division, dedicated entirely to the magical art of potion-making. However, as the Lightkeepers faced increasingly complex challenges, it became clear that magic was not enough to overcome them all. This led to the split and creation of the Synthetica division, a new branch dedicated to the study of material properties and creating scientific solutions.