[Elric] - Alchemy skill?

[Kamelion]

In Magic of the Young Kingdoms, alchemy is described as being the application of runes using Lore (Animal) and Lore (Plant).

However, in Dream Realms there are a number of characters listed as having the Alchemy skill? What is this skill? I can't find it described anywhere. Is it mentioned in error and should be replaced by the appropriate Lore skill? Or were the alchemy rules supposed to include an Alchemy skill instead?

 

[Loz]

Its most likely a reference to the RQ Games Masters' Handbook where Alchemy is detailed in some depth.

You can certainly use the rules from the GMHB if you wish (they're all fully compatible) or use the guidance for runes presented in Magic of the YK. The latter is better for characters who are based wholly in the YK, whereas if your campaign has planes of existence where alchemy is more prevalent, then the GMHB is more detailed and may fit the situation better.

 

[Kamelion]

Thanks Loz . I don't have the GMHB, so I'll stick with the stuff from MotYK. Cheers!