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According to legend, the [[ |
According to legend, the [[Philosopher's Stone]] is a red rock (though not always red or a rock), created by either magic or alchemy which allows you to do any number of things, including transmuting any metal into gold, and allowing you to live forever through an elixir of life. |
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And in settings where [[Alchemy Is Magic]], it usually turns Alchemy [[Up to Eleven]], giving the person using it almost godlike powers. Unfortunately, like most [[MacGuffin]]s it comes with some sort of catch, either involving sacrificing humans, or something equally repugnant. |
And in settings where [[Alchemy Is Magic]], it usually turns Alchemy [[Up to Eleven]], giving the person using it almost godlike powers. Unfortunately, like most [[MacGuffin]]s it comes with some sort of catch, either involving sacrificing humans, or something equally repugnant. |
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