Basics of Alchemy is a book in The Witcher. The book describes the basic rules of creating alchemical mixtures.
Content[]
- Basics of Alchemy
Master Jeremiah - "To understand alchemy, you must understand two great truths. First truth: "As above, so below." Second truth: "Everything is one."
- These truths teach that alchemical substances are everywhere around you — in field herbs, in human and animal bowels, even in rocks. This is because alchemy is life, and life is alchemy. Once you understand alchemical processes, you will understand the processes of life and the world of nature will become an open book.
- Yet alchemy is also knowledge. Does the potion require a flower or a leaf? Where is vermilion found — in the kidney or the eye? These questions are answered by books. Therefore, read both the old masters and new works. Practice your herbalist skills and mixing oils and powders.
- However, first and foremost experiment — because the greatest discoveries in alchemy have come about through experimentation."
Journal entries[]
- Glossary: Additional Substances
Locations[]
- Antiquary in the Outskirts' inn.
- Wardrobe in the house opposite the Reverend's house in the Outskirts.
- Kalkstein, reward for The Ghoul Contract along with 100
, also for sale. - Antiquary in the Temple Quarter.
- There is a copy in a trunk in Kalkstein's basement workshop in the Temple Quarter.
- Bookseller in Tanner's Square in the Trade Quarter.