Moonphial Alchemy is one of the most renowned (and reclusive) alchemical guilds in Goldcrest. Its members study the interplay between celestial cycles and alchemical properties, believing that the moon governs the tides of magic within all living things. Membership is highly exclusive, requiring not only skill, but also attunement to the lunar currents—both metaphorically and magically.
Rather than operate shops, guild members provide rare concoctions to elite clients, royal courts, and powerful spellcasters—often in exchange for favours, secrets, or artifacts rather than coin.
Notable Creations
- Phases of Power Elixirs – potions whose effects shift based on the lunar calendar.
- Lunarsilver Decoctions – protective brews against lycanthropy, madness, and shadow-curse afflictions.
- Moonfire Essences – radiant alchemical flames bottled for use in combat or ritual.
- Dreamdust Draughts – used in arcane dreaming, espionage, and divinatory circles.
- The Eclipse Vial – brewed only during rare eclipses; its use is forbidden even within the guild, yet rumours persist of members who have vanished after consuming it.