Item from Primal Hunter by Zogarth
The fundamental tool of alchemical crafting — a mana-fueled flame that every alchemist in the Order learns to control as their first and most important skill.
The Alchemist's Flame is to the Order what a blade is to a swordsman — the essential tool that defines the craft. Controlling it requires a balance of mana manipulation, material knowledge, and intuition that can't be taught through theory alone. The flame's temperature, intensity, and color must be adjusted constantly during brewing, and a moment's lapse can turn an elixir into an explosion. Jake's flame control is exceptional for his grade, though he still can't match Duskleaf's effortless mastery. His flame works perfectly with poisons and combat elixirs but misbehaves spectacularly with mushroom-based recipes.
A flame that burns in colors determined by the alchemist's affinity and the reagents being processed. Jake's burns with a dark green tinge from the Malefic Viper's influence. Duskleaf's shifts through spectral hues that reflect his 88 eras of mastery. The flame doesn't consume physical fuel — it feeds on mana and the alchemist's intent.
Also known as: The Flame, Mana Flame