Alchemy Gems

Introduced:  Into the Darkness

Overview

Alchemy Gems, which offer an alternative to Life Magic buffs, were created as a result of Hiro, Arcanum Artificer's research, with a little help from Ciandra. The process is described in The New Alchemy. Creation uses Alchemy. Creation is a standard crafting skill check. After crafted, the gems can be given and traded.

General Crafting Steps

1. Obtain a Crucible from Archmage Zarri ibn Khaybi in Xarabydun at 41.9S, 16.2E

   Route: Take the Xarabydun portal in Yaraq

2. Use Concentrated Aqua Incanta on a Pyreal Mote, Pyreal Sliver, Pyreal Nugget, Pyreal Bar or Quality Pyreal Ingot to create different amounts of Aqua Vitae

   The result of using a Pyreal Mote is 5 Aqua Vitae

   The result of using a Pyreal Sliver is 10 Aqua Vitae

   The result of using a Pyreal Nugget is 25-30 Aqua Vitae

   The result of using a Pyreal Bar is 50-55 Aqua Vitae

   The result of using a Quality Pyreal Ingot is 375 Aqua Vitae

3. Use the Crucible on different Spell Potions to create a Crucible with Potion

   The potion and the later added Powdered Gem determine the spell type (see Table below)

4. Use the Crucible with Potion on a Herb to create a Potion and Herb Crucible

   The Herb determines the level of the spell

   Eyebright - Level III - Gem of Lesser <Life Buff>

   Henbane - Level IV - Gem of <Life Buff>

   Amaranth - Level V - Gem of Improved <Life Buff>

   Frankincense - Level VI - Gem of Greater <Life Buff>

   Hyssop - Level VII - Adept's Gem of <Life Buff>

5. Use Aqua Vitae on the Potion and Herb Crucible to create a Treated Potion and Herb Crucible
6. Use the Treated Potion and Herb Crucible on a Powdered Gem to create a spell gem

Items

Texts
		The New Alchemy

Crafting Table

Potion		Herb		Life Buff
	Stibnite		Powdered Onyx	Armor Other
	Verdigris		Powdered Turquoise	Bludgeoning Protection Other
	Quicksilver		Powdered Hematite	Piercing Protection Other
	Cadmia		Powdered Moonstone	Blade Protection Other
	Brimstone		Powdered Malachite	Acid Protection Other
	Colcothar		Powdered Quartz	Cold Protection Other
	Turpeth		Powdered Carnelian	Fire Protection Other
	Cobalt		Powdered Agate	Lightning Protection Other
	Vitriol		Powdered Bloodstone	Regeneration Other
	Cinnabar		Powdered Amber	Rejuvenation Other
	Gypsum		Powdered Lapis Lazuli	Mana Renewal Other

Notes

• Life Buff Gems can also be obtained by the following quests:
  • Gift Box Quest - Level VI Protection Gems, for example the Fire Protection Gem
  • Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger - Over Level 8 Protection Gems (reduces damage by 80%), for example the Gem of Harbinger's Flame Barrier