Transmutation:

Transmutation, the grand alchemy of change, is the discipline that governs the shifting of one essence into another, the reshaping of form and purpose through will and magick. Unlike simple enchantment, which imposes temporary properties upon an object, transmutation seeks true transformation, the permanent conversion of base matter into something refined, something greater. At its core lies the principle of Intrinsic Exchange, the understanding that all things possess an inherent balance, and to alter that balance, something must always be given in return. Whether reforging dull iron into gleaming silver, distilling lifeless stone into vital energy, or twisting one element into another, transmutation is a pursuit of mastery over form, composition, and permanence. It is an art as much as it is a science, for while formulas and symbols may guide the process, the subtlety of the transmuter's intent can often mean the difference between a triumphant rebirth and a volatile collapse.  
Despite its elegance, transmutation is a perilous craft, demanding a deep comprehension of Morphic Stability, the threshold at which a change holds firm or dissolves into ruin. Many an eager alchemist has learned the hard way that even the slightest miscalculation can lead to dissolution, corruption, or, in the worst cases, unchecked instability, birthing forms that refuse to remain still. It is for this reason that transmutation remains a highly regulated field, closely studied within the academies of Everwealth and fiercely guarded by those who have spent lifetimes refining its laws. Though great works have been achieved, metals perfected, dying men restored, even artificial life birthed from inert matter, true mastery remains elusive. For if transmutation teaches one truth above all, it is that the world does not yield its secrets freely, and those who seek to reshape it must do so with both wisdom and restraint.