Mod Edit: Updated 8/30/10, credit for the 30+ abilities goes to Gulkeeva.
Essences, Base and Divine
Masters of Science and Nature, the devilish and the divine, alchemists ensure their livelihood through the transmogrification of mundane materials into wondrous wares—from curative concoctions to potent potables. Upon conducting their symphonies of commixing and combining, distilling and decocting, the impossible waxes possible, and miracles are born.
The Eorzean school only recently came to be recognized in scientific circles as a valid branch of alchemical orthodoxy. It is based on fundamental principles originating in the Near East tradition, but draws heavily upon esoteric elements of both Lalafellin herbalism and Miqo’te occultism as well.
Abilities
● Preserve (Rank 10 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Temporarily maintains favorable synthesis conditions. Most effective for finished items.
● Hasty Hand (Rank 15 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Advances synthesis progress. Most effective for parts.
● Creative Urge (Rank 20 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Increases rate of success of next synthesis. Most effective for enhanced items.
● Forgekin Eluder (Rank 30 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Temporarily avoid enemy encounters. Effective only against forgekin.
● Innovation (Rank 30 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Increases craftsmanship of next synthesis while reducing rate of success. Most effective for enhanced items.
● Mass Production (Rank 35 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Advances synthesis progress. Most effective for mass production.
● Extrapolation (Rank 40 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Temporarily increases influence of intelligence on craftsmanship.
● Aspect of Balance (Rank 45 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Prevents element destabilization for next synthesis. Most effective for enhanced items.
● Hand of the Gods (Rank 50 - MP Cost: N/A - TP Cost: N/A - Cast Time: N/A - Recast: N/A )
◦ Temporarily prevents loss of durability. Most effective for finished items.
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