Alchemist’s

Handbook

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Alchemist Class & Rules For

Old-School Essentials
 Alchemist’s Handbook
Written by: B. Wraven Wright

Editing and Proofreading: Niklaus Evron

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Cover Illustration: Joseph Wright

Interior Illustrations:
Daniel Stolzius von Stolzenberg, Edward Gildemeister

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Layout: Niklaus Evron
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 Table Of Contents
THE Introduction <1>

The alchemist <2>

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The alchemist’s tome <4>

The alchemist’s research <5>

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The alchemist’s recipes - level 1 <6>
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The alchemist’s recipes - level 2 <8>
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The alchemist’s recipes - level 3 <10>

The alchemist’s recipes - level 4 <12>

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The alchemist’s recipes - level 5 <14>

The alchemist’s recipes - level 6 <16>

The philosophers stone <18>

Introduction
Alchemy, an ancient practice rooted in
the desire to transform base metals into
gold and discover the elixir of
immortality, has a rich and fascinating
history that spans several centuries. While
its origins can be traced back to ancient
civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia,
In Europe, alchemy gained prominence
during the Middle Ages, particularly
between the 12th and 17th centuries.
Alchemical ideas spread through the
translations of Arabic texts and were
embraced by notable figures like Roger
Bacon and Paracelsus. European
alchemists focused on the transmutation
of base metals into gold, as well as the

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and China, it reached its peak during the search for the philosopher’s stone, a
Islamic Golden Age and later influenced legendary substance believed to grant
European alchemists during the Middle eternal life and unlimited knowledge.

Ages.
The earliest known references to
alchemy can be found in the Egyptian
civilization around 3000 BCE. Egyptians
believed in the transmutation of metals
and the existence of a life-giving
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In contemporary games, alchemy has
become a prominent feature in various
role-playing games, where players can
assume the role of alchemists and engage
in quests to discover rare ingredients,
create potent potions, and unravel the

ancient China, alchemy was linked to

Taoist beliefs, with the pursuit of
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substance called the “ka.” Similarly, in mysteries of the craft. Games like “The
Witcher” franchise have incorporated
alchemical mechanics, emphasizing the
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immortality and the creation of an elixir importance of experimentation, resource
of life being central themes. The management, and the combination of
Chinese also developed various different elements to achieve desired
techniques for metallurgy, pottery, and outcomes.
medicine, which laid the foundation for
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alchemical practices. Now sit back and enjoy our version of

Alchemy for Old-School Essentials!
During the Islamic Golden Age (8th-
14th centuries), alchemy flourished as
scholars translated and expanded upon
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Greek and Egyptian texts. Islamic

alchemists, such as Jabir ibn Hayyan,
made significant contributions to the field,
including the development of laboratory
apparatus and the concept of chemical
processes. They also emphasized the
spiritual and philosophical aspects of
alchemy, seeking not only physical
transformations but also inner
enlightenment.