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Sunday, June 25, 2006
Alchemy 101 part two...with transmutation circles... someone's digi-question answered and the easiest way to get rich
(Research by request only)
What is Alchemy?
Alchemy is a branch of Science that existed in the middle ages. Alchemy is the science which tackles the study of synthesizing gold from ordinary elements like lead. The principle of this Science is not true- you cannot create gold from other elements. But don't look down Alchemists- because of them, modern Chemistry was revolutionized. Enough of the real meaning, let's proceed to the Anime.
Alchemy in FullMetal Alchemist is a branch of science which can create, destroy and recreate anything. Alchemists can synthesize anything they want- metal (except gold because it is forbidden), wood, doors, weapons, basically anything they want to create. They can even repair broken or damaged things. But there is a rule in Alchemy: Anything you created must be replaced by anything of equal value. That is the Law of Conservation in Alchemy.
The Transmutation Process in alchemy can be described in three steps: Understanding, Decomposition, and Reassembly. Understanding means that an Alchemist must first understand what are the components needed for the transmutation process and he or she must analyze what are the components of the object to be subjected for transmutation; Decomposition means breaking down the object subjected for transmutation and finally, Reassembly. It means to reassemble the object that was subjected to transmutation into another object with equivalent value.
There are basic rules in Alchemy: the very basic one is the Law of Conservation. The other one is the law that forbids to create gold. The last one is to create or resurrect a Human Being. For years Alchemists have tried to transmute humans but no one had been successful. Why? Because the human body has a soul and it is the Property of God- which means he is the only one who can create and destroy a human being. The results of a Human Transmutation is the loss of body parts or the whole body, death, and the worst- the formation of a Homunculus.
"There is only one answer to performing a transmutation that bypasses the principle of equivalent trade without drawing a transmutation circle. It's said to only exist in legends, the legendary technique amplification device... The Philosopher's Stone." "Those who possess it are no longer bound by the Law of Conservation in Alchemy. They don't have to sacrifice something of equal value in order to gain something."
A Simple Array To be able to perform Alchemy, an alchemist must first draw a Transmutation Circle, also called an Array (see inlet, an example of an array). The things needed to be exchanged in order to create something is put in the circle. Basically, you cannot perform alchemy without an Array. But there is an exception to that rule: The Philosopher's Stone. The Philosopher's Stone is the magical stone which allows an Alchemist to perform Alchemy without a Transmutation Circle and without an exchange of equal value. So, if you have the Philosopher's Stone, you can create anything you want without having a hassle to abide the rules. Then, how come Edward and Izumi-san can perform Alchemy without an Array? Just watch the series to find out.
According to the series, human beings are composed of elements and compounds. These components are the ingredients that make up a human body. Basically, these things are what you need to transmute a human body. Here they are:
+ 35 Litres of water
+ 25 kilograms of Carbon
+ 4 Litres of Ammonia
+ 1.5 kilograms of lime
+ 800 grams of Phosphorous
+ 250 grams of Salt
+ 100 grams of Saltpeter
+ 80 grams of Suphur
+ 75 grams of Fluorine
+ 5 grams of Iron
+ 3 grams of Silicon
+ And a little bit of other 15 elements.
Research not by me but by a good friend named...okay, i'm not going to say his name but he shall be called Shuiichiro, 17 yrs. old from the Philippines and his website is about FMA and Hunter x Hunter. Visit here.
Transmutaion Circles
As you can see, FullMetal Alchemist do have tons of Transmutation Circles. Without them, Alchemists cannot perform Alchemy (except the ones who have seen the gate). It is vital for them because it is the lifeline of their talent. Below are some of the Transmutation Circles used (shown) in the series of FullMetal Alchemist. Some are really familiar and some are not. For more information about it, proceed to "What is Alchemy" section.
  
  
  
  
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Transmutaion Circles not by me but by a good friend named...okay, i'm not going to say his name but he shall be called Shuiichiro, 17 yrs. old from the Philippines and his website is about FMA and Hunter x Hunter. Visit here.
Moreover...
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I entered a few pics myself...
Now...the digi question..yes...
What did the animators for digimon intend with the 02 series?
answer:
The final episode's ending was intended to be ambiguous. In an interview with Kakudoh (the creator), he said that he originally wanted Takari, Kenyako, Sorato, and Koumi pairings. However the series took such a great popularity that the fans were too spread out on the couples; there wasn't a universal favorite. So he randomly picked two pairings and gave the rest of the CC mini-clones for children. His intent was for viewers to draw their own conclusions, however the plan backfired. The episode was declared the worst episode in all of the Adventure series, including season one. The ending was too open ended, and yet too final. There wasn't anyway to prove that any conclusion was right. So for short...Takeru has to go with Hikari, Ken with Yolie, Matt with Sora and Koushirou with Mimi...no arguements...
That's why Kari's son was wearing yellow and is very tall...also, Mimi's son was wearing orange...any other questions???
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