Alchemy

Alchemy focuses on using the resource values of herbs and other materials by matching them to an extraction method. When a resource card with an alchemical symbol is matched to an extraction method you may use any single resource value on the card to meet your crafting recipe requirement. There are 4 extraction methods and some resources have multiple methods. If that is the case you may choose which method to use. Once a resource card is used in an extraction it is considered destroyed. The goal of Alchemy is to hit the exact resource requirements with a limit of 4 extractions. Fixed recipe crafting and potion craft are explained in detail below, these two abilities are part of the Alchemy skill.

Fixed recipes

When you take Alchemy choose a recipe focus (Medicinal, Coatings, or Crafting) and gain all recipes within that focus. To make a recipe you have 4 extraction methods, and you may not double up on extraction methods within the same recipe unless skills allow. Thus you can generally use a max of 4 cards. In order to make a fixed recipe you must get the exact amount of resource needs listed in the craft. You are able to make batch alchemies as long as the resource totals can be divided up evenly without excess.

Potion craft

To make a potion you may only use 4 resource cards. However you are not limited to the extraction method as long as it has one. The goal of potion craft is to get the required resource value for the benefits without going over. If you go over a penalty is applied to the potion that will take effect when consumed. You may use multiple cards in one extraction method. If you do, count the total number of cards on the extraction method with the most cards on it. The potion deals an attack of potency equal to that number to the player consuming it. All potions have an Agony penalty at base.

Alchemy requires the used of Alchemical mixing tools when doing the RP for the skills. You may do this by setting up a work bench as well as making a small travel kit for use when adventuring.

Alchemical Skills here

Extraction methods

Aerate

Dry the the source out allowing its resources to be collected

Burn

Burning or heating the resource to collect it’s charcoal or smoke

Crush

Crush with a mortar and pestle or plate

Distill

Boil away properties leaving a fine oil

Potion Craft Penalties

Penalty: Agony Always
When doubling up on extraction methods: 2-4 Potency potion.
If toxicity is over: Infect
If corrosive is over: Gore
If Restorative is over: Weakness