Alchemy (錬金術, Renkinjutsu) is a philosophical and scientific tradition utilized by several characters of the Suikoden series.
Overview
Alchemy, as a method of engineering, is said to have originated with the Sindar engineer Borah Atkins. The name "alchemy" has been attached to the practice out of ignorance by the general population, thinking the practice could allow the use of magic to produce gold, rather than more practical uses such as Kamandol's machine that works by burning oil.
Modern alchemy derives mainly from Dennis Toller and his work, Dialogues of Wind and Earth.
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 318