Alchemy; the science of understanding the structure of matter, breaking it down, then reconstructing it as something else. It can even make gold from lead. But alchemy is a science, so it must follow the natural laws: To create, something of equal value must be lost. This is the principle of Equivalent Exchange. But on that night, I learned the value of some things can't be measured on a simple scale. My brother and I knew the laws of science, of Equivalent Exchange, that gain required sacrifice, that something had to be taken from us. But we thought there was nothing more we could lose, we were wrong… ― Fullmetal Alchemist
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The Kindly Ones
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"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
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"Life is a fight, but not everyone’s a fighter. Otherwise, bullies would be an endangered species."
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"I hate and fear snakes, because if you look into the eyes of any snake you will see that it knows all and more of the mystery of man's fall, and that it feels all the contempt that the Devil felt when Adam was evicted from Eden. Besides which its bite is generally fatal, and it twists up trouser legs."
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"We must not look at goblin men, We must not buy their fruits: Who knows upon what soil they fed Their hungry thirsty roots?"
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"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game because they almost always turn out to be—or to be indistinguishable from—self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free time. - Oh wait. You mean the OTHER kind of Troll..."
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"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
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"Storytellers are the most powerful people on earth. They might not be the best paid-- but they are the most powerful. Storytellers have the power to move the human heart-- and there is no greater power on earth."
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"It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?"
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The Prodigals
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"Nothing a Down monad charged flashlight can't handle, I'm sure."
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"Met a few of these out in the Deep Wyrd."
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"More'n a few of these folks run in the family. Brethren of Aether, mostly."
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"Thankfully, I know my Gematria."
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"Every great journey starts with but a single step."
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"Strange monads. Literally!"
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"O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman!"
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"Full of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly."
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Magister Marie Drosselmeyer
- My cousin. I've come to see what opportunities we might get ourselves into!
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Acme Corp
- aka Acme, Inc., a global corporation with various subsidiaries scattered across the globe. Acme Corp originated as a logistics operator and mail order catalog business but has since grown to be so much more. No one can exactly say what the central thrust of the corporation is these days, but if its innovative and cutting edge - things like anti-matter, dark energy, x-elements - they are likely to have a finger in the pie.
DIY
- aka Do It Yourself, is the method of building, modifying, or repairing something without the aid of experts or professionals. Academic research describes DIY as behaviors where "individuals engage raw and semi-raw materials and component parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct material possessions, including those drawn from the natural environment (e.g. landscaping)". DIY behavior can be triggered by various motivations previously categorized as marketplace motivations (economic benefits, lack of product availability, lack of product quality, need for customization), and identity enhancement (craftsmanship, empowerment, community seeking, uniqueness).
Forteana
- aka Anomalistics, is the use of scientific methods to evaluate anomalies (phenomena that fall outside of current understanding), with the aim of finding a rational explanation.The term itself was coined in 1973 by Drew University anthropologist Roger W. Wescott, who defined it as being "...serious and systematic study of all phenomena that fail to fit the picture of reality provided for us by common sense or by the established sciences."
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Full Name:
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Egon Drosselmeyer the IX
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Occupation:
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Graduate Student, Engineering & Intern, Acme Corp
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Fullmetal Alchemist
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Demeanor:
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Gallant
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Apparent Age:
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20s
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Court:
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Unseelie
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Kith:
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Nocker
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Guild:
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Aethernauts
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Faction:
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Traditions Consor/Sons of Ether/Adventurers
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