Alchemy (concept)
Perhaps the most underestimated arcane art on the Shattered Coast, alchemy nevertheless occupies an important niche in the Magical needs of society across the world. Though normally associated with poisons by the average layperson, a variety of beneficial potions and poultices can usually be found in the apothecaries of well-off nobles, though they rarely come cheap.
In Aversaria, the Konijkmener were the most important supplier of alchemical products, produced from the waters of their fetid, magically-potent swamps. However, while their concoctions may be abundant and affordable, they rarely do true justice to the potential power of alchemy. The potent vials of pure, liquid force from Kathun-Kai, on the other hand, are often able to rival powerful conventional magic, and fetch an accordingly high price.
It is well known in the west that in the mysterious far-eastern lands of Kathun-Kai that the reverse is true, with Alchemy being seen as the most important of the magical arts. For this reason, Kathuni potions and inventions are often highly desired in the west, though extremely rare due to Imperial concerns of their arts being stolen.
Aliases: Potion