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The Alchemist is a fan class designed for by Kire in the stlye of [[Diablo 3]]. It is mainly a caster class, with several possible variations on gameplay and multiple builds. The Alchemist can throw lethal potions onto his enemies, inflict them with various debuffs by means of hex fields, or summon natural phenomena to attack their enemies or help their allies.
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Hailing from the southern reaches of the Dry Steppes, the Alchemists of the Oruegia Society strive to learn and record all knowledge found in the world of Sanctuary. Normally reclusive, young alchemists are sent out into the world to broaden their knowledge of the magicks and beliefs of other cultures. Many individuals hold the title of Alchemist, but few are trained in the ancient arts of the Oruegia, the eldest of alchemical orders. The purpose of the Society is to study the fundamental nature of existence –the natural laws and energies as well as and basic components of matter. With the understanding of the Greater World around and the Lesser World beneath and their own perspective between, Alchemists are naturally humble and do not futilely seek power. This same control of ego prevents alchemists from being lure by the tempting powers of the High Heavens and the Burning Hells. While most mages seek wisdom through power –reaching outward –alchemists instead choose to seek power through wisdom –reaching within. Their name for theirselves, the Oruegia, actually comes from a phrase in their own ancient tongue as ''Orue Agea'' -meaning ''Seekers of the Self''.
The ancient city of Melatras is the stronghold of the Alchemists, carved into the very mountains of the Dry Steppes that border Kurast. At the heart of Melatras is the Grand Library of Cedurnem, considered by most to be the oldest repository of knowledge in the world. Countless scrolls and vials fill the shelves and wisdom of the ages can be felt when walking down its weathered passages. Alchemists over the centuries have gathered knowledge of other clans and tribes and refined their techniques to great degrees. Though they are willing to share their arts with other magic-users, most outsiders do not possess the precision to use their skills –yet they have shared knowledge with of mage clans before. The curses of the Necromancers share a common root with the Hex Fields of the Alchemists, and the Horadric Cube is actually an elder secret bestowed to the Horadrim to show the Alchemists’ support.
While the Alchemists of Oruegia normally show compassion and peace to all life, they despise otherworldly forces that bring unbalance to the mortal realm. Therefore, Alchemists often view [[Demons ]] with caution and even fury. They abhor humans that ally themselves with such wickedness even more than Demons, viewing them as traitors to their own kind that pervert the noble pursuits of knowledge for their own selfish purposes. Although not prone to war, an Alchemist will do all possible to ensure the complete annihilation of those like the [[Cultists]]. As the dark influence of the Burning Hells reaches across the world, the Alchemists have become less solitary in order to confront those that would deliver our world into the hands of evil.
'''The Foundation Triangle'''– The three base elements of matter:
'''The Elemental Square'''– The four basic elements of magic of the mortal plane:
''>Each magical element has its own patron in alchemic lore:
==Attributes and Skills==
Most alchemist skills require a decent amount of mana, so [[Willpower ]] is an important attribute. Most potions act as a ranged attack, as do most of the phenomena. Hex Fields act similar to both the [[Necromancer]]'s Curses and The [[Paladin]]'s auras. The hex field is cast in a particular spot with a radius around it. Any enemy that enters the field is affected. It does NOT follow the player or the enemies but remains fixed on the ground. Each skill is designed to be effective in its own way. Whereas some older classes had skills that would become obsolete or eclipsed after a while, each of the Alchemist's skills are designed to be useful at any level with a variety of boosting passive skills.
===Attributes===
====Skill-Boosting Prefixes====
In [[Diablo 2]], every character class had prefixes on items that boosted all skills in general or all skills of a particular skill tree. It is unknown if the same or a similar format will be used in Diablo 3. However, if it were, the prefixes for the Alchemist would be as follows:
'''Student’s''' (or '''Adept's''') – 1 to all Alchemist skills
==Development==
The Alchemist originally started as an experiment in designing a character for Diablo 2, but has been revamped to accomodate the new skill system of Diablo 3. One thing about Diablo 2 is that there were potions that could be equipped as weapons, yet these potions quickly became outclassed by other weapons. It seemed like a waste, but it was wondered if new, more lethal potions could be used on a more regular basis. The Alchemist is intended to take that step in using potions as his main weapon. However, the potions are a skill, so the Alchemist can still equip an actually weapon to suit his/her purposes. There are even Alchemist oriented item sets and Alchemist-specific helms already created; however, until more is revealed about items in Diablo 3, these sets and item ideas will not be posted. Many of the skills have connections to actual alchemical inventions or concepts.
