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Glossary term

Alchemy

Chinese: 炼丹Literal: refining elixirs

What does Alchemy mean?

The practice of refining pills, elixirs, and medicines that support cultivation or healing.

Part 1

Cultivation alchemy is usually about refining pills from herbs, beast cores, flames, cauldrons, and recipes.

Part 2

Pills can heal, restore qi, cleanse marrow, support breakthroughs, or produce dangerous side effects.

Part 3

Alchemy is useful for worldbuilding because it connects economy, wilderness exploration, auctions, and sect professions.

Quick FAQ

What is the simple meaning of Alchemy?

The practice of refining pills, elixirs, and medicines that support cultivation or healing.

How is Alchemy used in Chinese fantasy worldbuilding?

Cultivation alchemy is usually about refining pills from herbs, beast cores, flames, cauldrons, and recipes.

What terms are related to Alchemy?

Pill, Golden Core, Artifact, Spirit Stone