The history of Alchemy.
Alchemy, the art of destruction and creation. Equal exchange as some would call it. Alchemy came into our world in 1935 when it was discovered by professor Kel Selkin in England, York. Professor Selkin had founded the Alchemy we know today by chance when pursuing the science to turn metal into gold. Through it's early years, Alchemy was very simple and only known by those who practiced it. Through World War 2 Alchemists were used to create weapons, thought at it's young stage the Alchemist's attempts were nothing more than a fool's quest. Near the end of the war, professor Selkin brought Alchemy to the united states. Through the late forties and early fifties Alchemy had started to take off, becoming more known throughout the world as something real. While Alchemy hadn't yet grown knowledgeable to the common ear, the nations of the world had taken notice and lent their support to the continuation of Alchemy. It was during this time when most of the findings of Alchemy had begun. Through the sixties various establishments were made to the effort of Alchemy. By the early seventies Alchemy had started to become slightly rampant throughout the world as there was no specific order or governing body. This was when Selkin University of Alchemy was created in Wyoming U.S.A. Selkin University was made for one goal, to provide one place for all countries to learn and continue Alchemy. At the same time the united nations made a secret sect dedicated to Alchemy to let the various countries have their say in Alchemy's development. It was during this time most of the rules on Alchemy were made, along with true help from around the globe with every nation putting an effort into pulling ahead. For the following decade's Alchemy continued to grow as more people were taught it's arts and those who contributed to the advancements of Alchemy. As the new century had rolled in Alchemy was now seen as an official study throughout the world. While Alchemy was still not of common knowledge most nations had their own schools dedicated to Alchemy.

The Modern World of Alchemy:
Throughout the world Alchemy is used as a means of creation and science. With only those with the 'blood pact' a specific genetic trait carried by those who can practice alchemy being discovered everyday. The teaching and conservation of the highly gifted of these people are highly sought after. Selkin University, once seen as the best institute for Alchemy in the world has started to have it's reputation fall behind. While many new people go to the university every year the competition is starting to get the better of them as some worries that other schools may not follow the rules and laws laid down by the United Nation's Alchemy sect and the university itself.

Alchemy and Selkin University:
Alchemy, the art of taking something and making something new. The Blood pact which is the trait that gives alchemists the ability to use alchemy. All alchemy requires use of the blood tax, taking energy from the alchemist. The use of alchemy is often used through alchemic circles, or otherwise known as transmutation circles. The transmutation circles help specifically channel the alchemists power to create what they want. This has made the transmutation circle especially popular among those who are not as practiced as masters of Alchemy. Use of Alchemy without a circle generally causes a higher blood tax on the alchemist, while the energy is eventually regained with rest. Though while this is the case for most forms of alchemy, there are some more forbidden schools of Alchemy where the blood tax is a permanent drain from the alchemists life.

Selkin University, situated in Wyoming USA. Selkin university is the first of it's kind to be devoted to alchemy. Dedicated to the founder of Alchemy Kelrek Selkin the university accepts students from around the world. Though in more recent years with more establishments opening around the world the majority of students has shifted to that of Americans. Selkin University is still regarded as one of the best establishments in the world for alchemy, though it is being seen as becoming outdated. The general acceptance age of most students of Selkin University is sixteen, while this limit is sometimes broken under certain circumstances. The main reason is that the environment and structure of Selkin University is very hard to fit into as anyone bellow this age.

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Schools of Alchemy:
- The Major Schools



- Minor Schools



(GM Notes: If you have any suggestion for any more schools. Feel free to talk to me about them. Not saying I will put them in but I WILL think about them and give you my honest opinion. Secondly, there are a few schools that are forbidden and are not listed here. Learn about them IC or ask me or one of the other head roleplayers for more information.)

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