In the world of The Aether Compass , alchemy is not the dusty superstition of dying empires—it is the lifeblood of progress. While the gears, brass fittings, and polished engines give the world its recognizable shape, alchemy is what gives it its pulse. Not the fantastical alchemy of lightning bolts and impossible miracles, but a disciplined craft that bridges machinery with the unseen. Alchemy in my universe operates on three pillars: 1. Transformation Metal altered to reson