Welcome to Alchemy 101! In this issue we provide guides for the creation of magical items in Novus 2e.

We include a new Training Path, the Enchanter, and a couple of new Gifts as well.  We will then go over the various specialties of the Magelore skill required for crafting magical items and go into how such items are made using the rules.


Table of Contents
Character Information.............................................2
   Overview................................................................ 2
      Training Path - Enchanter................................. 2
      New Equipment.................................................. 2
         Portable Alchemist’s Kit.................................. 2
      New Gifts............................................................. 2
Alchemy 101..............................................................3
   Basic Alchemical Skills.......................................... 3
   Basic Alchemy........................................................ 4
      Magecraft, Herbals............................................. 4
         Herbal Remedies, Herbal Elixirs.................... 4
      Dusts, Potions..................................................... 5
      Sigils..................................................................... 5
         Spell Scrolls...................................................... 5
         Rune Stones, Runic Items.............................. 6
      Minor Alchemy..................................................10
         Alchemical Substances................................ 10
         Alchemical Essences, Elemental Elixirs...... 12
         Magical Materials.......................................... 13
         Minor Magical Items..................................... 14
      Major Alchemy...................................................14
         Advanced Alchemical Substances............... 14
         Dousing........................................................... 15
         Major Magical Items...................................... 17
      Artifacts...............................................................17
      Constructs...........................................................18
         Golems & Living Statues............................... 18
         Machinae, Homunculus................................ 19
   Item Creation Guidelines.....................................21
         Item Costs....................................................... 22
      Amulets, Rings, & Jewelry..................................22
      Miscellaneous Items...........................................23
      Rods, Staves, & Wands.......................................24
      Weapons & Armor..............................................25
         Armor, Shields, Weapons.............................. 25
         Additional Abilities.......................................... 26