How does Automail work in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Linked directly to the nervous system, an automail prosthesis does not usually require an external energy source, and can be moved at will like a natural appendage, taking electrical pulses from the nerves to power and regulate the various electric motors and pneumatic actuators inside.
What is the human body made of Fullmetal Alchemist?
It has been stated that, broken down to its barest components, the average adult human body is comprised of Water (35 L), Carbon (20 kg), Ammonia (4 L), Lime (1.5 kg), Phosphorous (800 g), Salt (250 g), Saltpeter (100 g), Sulfur (80 g), Fluorine (7.5 g), Iron (5 g), Silicon (3 g) and fifteen traces of other elements.
What did alchemists believe?
What is alchemy? Alchemy was a form of speculative thought that, among other aims, tried to transform base metals such as lead or copper into silver or gold. It also sought to discover cures for diseases and a way of extending life.
Is human transmutation real?
Human transmutation isn’t possible for 2 reasons. A human is only functional with the memories that is stored through the years of living. Creating an adult human from scratch will disrupt the humans cycle of life, this even if a perfect human is created it’ll be just a doll without any sense of self.
Is human transmutation illegal?
WARNING: Although human transmutation is possible, doing so is very illegal and dangerous! Proceed at your own risk.
Is Alkahestry real?
Alkahestry is derived from the real concept of Alkahest, which was believed to be a hypothetical universal solvent. Alchemists in the 16th century highly sought the mythical substance, along with real philosopher’s stones.
Can alchemy be performed in real life?
Unfortunately, none of these efforts produced true alchemy. It turns out that base metals can’t be magically or chemically transformed into gold. Today, it is possible to “create” gold using particle accelerators, but the amounts created are minuscule and not worth the Herculean efforts involved.
Are there still alchemists today?
Indian alchemists and Chinese alchemists made contributions to Eastern varieties of the art. Alchemy is still practiced today by a few, and alchemist characters still appear in recent fictional works and video games. Many alchemists are known from the thousands of surviving alchemical manuscripts and books.