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γJournal Entry 413. "The nature of parasites"γQuote:Parasites, by all means, are unmatching to the alchemical essence of what I do. An organism that lives within the host freely, at the expense of one-sided wellness. I aim to eradicate such inconveniences, though some parasites are not keen to stop doing what they do. Willing to take down the host and themselves before ever succumbing to surrender. It's eerie for such microscopic entities to hold that much sway over creatures' well-being among numerous planes of existence. It seems no matter how hard we alchemists endeavor to take these anomalies out of the equation, they invariably come back in a new shape.
The corpse flower is a fascinating example I had found of this. It by any means should not exist, but it attracts certain unsavory types that seem almost drawn to the smell of death. Thus granting the Corpse flower ability to reproduce and spread through its parasitic means. An obligate parasite, if I recall correctly. Something I find even more interesting is that the very consumption of neighboring vines causes the foul stench. If the vines adapted and evolved in a method that protected them from the Corpse flower, then the parasite would die off on its own. Instead, though, the cycle continues down this path of self-volatility.
I suppose that brings the question of why the biological chain of life does not defend itself? Magic that runs deep in the veins of some still struggles against the grasps of said parasites. I find that those willing to accept parasites as a way of life cause just as many issues as the pests themselves. Or is that the balance? The victim and victimizer? The one willing to give their own life so these nuisances can continue?
I must think further about this.....
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ScratchyQuote:γJournal Entry 320. "Surprising reactions."γ
I had taken up residence in a nearby village for some passing winter months, nearby ruins attracting my attention adequately to stick around. While the people were not keen at first, they did not stop my staying as I provided a source of medical attention to the injured for several months. I was brought food, water, and housing for my lab in exchange for these services. It was a simple equal trade and gave me plenty of time to do the necessary research along the ruins. Apparently, to my surprise, I had released some cryptic creature under a miscalculation: an aforementioned seven-foot stoned, six arms..thing came at me ready to likely tear me into two. I was not equipped to deal with the specimen, so I sprinted to my lab in preparation for departure. Under the guise then, the villagers demanded I defend them from what I had released, even though it was never made in the verbal agreement of my stay. I was not to protect, only fix injuries. I promised to come back in two days' time to help all damaged during the fight. Even offering the labor behind disposing of the slaughtered threat. I left shortly after with many enraged and terrified. Strange.
Accurate to my word enough, I returned, only to find that the same village was slaughtered instead. Two things were learned from this, do not leave the slaying and research of creatures in other incapable hands. Secondly, I should be more careful about touching random magical objects in ruins.
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xxxγTonics & ToxinsγTera's truest magic potency comes from potion creation. While not outright casting magical spells, they have found a way to incarnate the energy through science and their internalized Alchemist Stone to concoct potions of remarkable capability. It's very likely that if Tera is walking around equipped with the unnecessarily large bottles at belt level, a battle will be beginning soon. The strength of each tincture depends on the sources of magic available and materials. While the potions themselves are extremely powerful, it's important to note that it takes time and energy to prepare. Not something instantaneous.
γThe Crafting ComponentsγAlong with Tera's small walking potion factory, they also carry a reasonable amount of raw ingredients and herbalist dried plants. Much of the ingredients held serve purely for either prepping a potion in the last second or dealing with common ailments on a rudimentary level. Tera is not keen on wasting full-blown magical potions and injections on a minor cold or wound, a waste of limited resources, they'd argue. It's often that you will find Tera wandering off in foreign or rarer locations to gather something that'd typically be hard to find. Or if not on the herbal side of things, pressuring traveling companions to detour towards the presumed sighting of a nearby magical creature to take down and harvest..........
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Unfortunately for everyone involved, Tera has an insistent practice of using syringes for healing and support-based injections. These are typically used for quicker interactions against threats or needed fast-paced responses for an injury. The liquid is usually pulled from the elixirs they create, but Tera has also been known to use syringes filled with new unknown concoctions to test out the first person willing. In the best of terms, while Tera will sustain someone, they might not be too content about it an hour later when everything wears off. (Side effects vary depending on injection type, and more specifically OC. Will play by ear for each case)
