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- | Alchemy is magic in a bottle. For centuries, [[culture#marriage_and_legitimacy|Legitimacy Rituals]] were the only type of alchemy in existence - although it was never referred to as such. Many magicians attempted to ‘bottle’ magical effects but had no success because nobody had yet made the connection between magic and the blood. | ||
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+ | Alchemy is magic in a bottle. For centuries, [[culture#marriage_and_legitimacy|Legitimacy Rituals]] were the only type of alchemy in existence - although it was never referred to as such. Many magicians attempted to ‘bottle’ magical effects but had no success because nobody had yet made the connection between magic and the blood. | ||
About a decade ago, however, it was discovered (or perhaps rediscovered) that Legitimacy Rituals are, in fact, a form of magic. Once magicians realised this, they quickly incorporated human blood into previous attempts at alchemy, and - with a little experimentation - succeeded. | About a decade ago, however, it was discovered (or perhaps rediscovered) that Legitimacy Rituals are, in fact, a form of magic. Once magicians realised this, they quickly incorporated human blood into previous attempts at alchemy, and - with a little experimentation - succeeded. |