on alchemy
Current alchemists in Landel's:
As of right now, the only working alchemist is Leon.
About alchemy:
Alchemy is a service originally offered by players (as a result of the Full Metal Alchemist cast). A couple characters from other series with similar abilities were allowed to learn the skills necessary to do the same. Basically, it involves taking items made from the necessary materials and turning them into something else - usually a weapon. Those who want something from the alchemist should supply the materials for them with the law of equivalent exchange in mind. (An alchemist can't take a spoon and make it into a bastard sword.)
This process generally takes a lot out of the alchemist, but how much they can do afterward depends on the player. Leon, being young and small and still getting used to using alchemy in this way, is practically useless afterward. This means his nights are generally devoted to nothing else but alchemy, so the occasional break is needed. (I hope to eventually get him more adjusted, but the actual process of getting the thread done can be time consuming. Also, a gift of carrot juice might revitalize him some, but getting that doesn't seem likely.)
Leon takes a list of no more than five people at a time. The current list is in his journal, along with how far along he is on it. Five nightshifts is a long time to plan ahead for anything.
Requisites for signing up:
- First and foremost, BE SURE THAT THIS IS A CHARACTER YOU WILL BE STICKING WITH FOR A WHILE. Not everyone can be first or second on the list, and those that end up in the later places may have to wait up to half a year due to the power restrictions. This is why Leon doesn't take more than five people on his list at once. If someone drops before their turn comes around, then it's up to Leon as to what he does that night. The spot will not be reopened.
- If you have already had a weapon made for this character by another alchemist, they are not eligible. HOWEVER, you may still enter a different character (since actually having a weapon made by another alchemist means you've been around/waiting a good long while anyway).
- You may not have any character ask for a weapon if one of your characters was part of Leon's last cycle. Should you still be around after this one is over, you might get another chance.
- Be fair to other players. If your character is already well-equipped through other means, it would be better for you to let someone else take a spot unless you plan to hand off whatever they're already equipped with.
Other things you should know:
- Leon can only craft items out of metal. He's not skilled enough in alchemy to be able to craft much else with a fair amount of skill. Thus, sword hilts will be bare and the character may have to find something to wrap it in, or else using it could be painful.
- He reserves the right not to make weapons for anyone he thinks may be disreputable. Anyone can sign up on the list, but they may have to put up a decent acting job in order to get him to do it ICly. Just a heads up.
SIGN-UPS FOR ALCHEMY ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here. Also, any ideas for anything else useful I should add to this post would be good.