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 themselves, the Oruegia, actually comes from a phrase in their own ancient tongue as ''Orue Agea'' -meaning ''Seekers of the Self''. Their concept of balance is exemplified in the ancient text "<u>Opus Mensurae Firmamentorum</u>" in the passage "<u>De Terra et Ceteris Paribus Superiorque Inferiorque</u>":::"We are but a world upon a grain of sand, and the sands beneath be the lower worlds unseen by mortal eyes as we dwell upon our grain unseen by the eyes of a higher world. For just as all things are above, so be they below." -Arlore Geid

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.  "<u>Opus Mensurae Firmamentorum</u>" - "The Work of Measuring the Expanse" "<u>De Terra et Ceteris Paribus Superiorque Inferiorque</u>" - "Concerning the Earth and All Others Being Equal, Higher, and Lower"

Original artwork will be added as soon as I can have someone My thanks to my cousin Jeffrey for helping design the male and female versions with artistic skills help mewhatever programs he uses.