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Post by Raven Onyx Armstrong on Feb 21, 2013 16:51:32 GMT -5
Alkahestry
Alkahestrists, originating from the country of Xing to the East, are an interesting and somewhat inverted type of Alchemist. Unlike the Alchemist caste of the world, Alkahestrists primarily deal with the body and its functions, manipulating singular parts of it to their advantage both within and without battle.
Known as "Purification Arts", Alkahestry is only similar to Alchemy in name. Whereas Amestrian Alchemy claims to have its roots in the energy of tectonic shifts and practices manipulation of matter toward scientifically practical ends, Alkahestry is centered on a concept called the "Dragon's Pulse" which speaks of the Earth itself having a constant flow of Qi (life energy) which flows metaphorically from the tops of mountains down to the land, nourishing everything it passes with that energy as does blood coursing through the veins. As well as this, every human in the world has their own flow of Qi, and a lot of Alkahestrists have developed ways of using such techniques.
Alkahestry and Alchemy can not be often used in tandem, due to the conflicting energies of the two styles.
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