Alchemy

Alchemy is a power that draws from the Elements. Adepts use the power of Alchemy to channel Psynergy, and scholars, such as Kraden, study the effects of Alchemy on the world of Weyard. According to Kraden and King Hydros of Lemuria, Alchemy was sealed away by wise, brave men to prevent mankind from destroying itself. Gaia Falls slowly consumes Weyard as Alchemy is sealed, for Alchemy is the life force of the Golden Sun world, and without it, the world withers away.

Alchemy was once common place in Weyard, giving birth to great civilizations, and all that is around the Golden Sun world. Alchemy is composed of the four elements, Fire and Earth, Wind and Water. Theoretically, all elements form to basis for all matter in Weyard.

Alchemy in the Golden Sun series is heavily based off the actual study of Alchemy in real life. Many plot elements are based on legends of Alchemy, such as the Lemurian draught, which is the in-game equivalent of the elixer of life. The stone of sages is another in-game equivalent. It's link is the Philosopher's Stone in real life, which was fabled to turn any metal into gold and produce the elixer of life.