alchemy

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with auto-mail limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself--the legendary Philosopher's Stone. In this volume: Ed's clever plan to take out an enemy leaves him severely injured. Can he cheat death? One of our friends discovers the ironic secret behind Scar's brother's transmutation notes. And Major General Armstrong meets with evil homunculus President Bradley. Whose side is she on again? Plus, the disturbing origin of Ed and Al's immortal father finally revealed.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with auto-mail limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself--the legendary Philosopher's Stone. In this volume: Betrayal and double-crossing are the order of the day. Greed, Pride and Envy prove to be formidable enemies, but one homunculus seems to be having pangs of--could it be?--conscience. Ominous news spreads quickly about a mysterious portal. Will this gateway help the Elric brothers regain their natural bodies? And will the gigantic underground transmutation circle be completed, leading to a major regime change? Plus, a reunion between Al and someone from his past.

Ed, Al, and Winry return to Central Command only to be greeted with bad news. Lietuenant Colonel Maes Hughes has been murdered and the suspect is Second Lieutenant Maria Ross. Meanwhile, the living suit of armor bearing the soul of serial killer "Barry the Chopper" breaks out of jail and goes on a rampage. The mysterious Homunculi must come out of hiding to deal with the mess.

Winry, Ed, and Alphonse go south in Search of Izumi Curtis, the master alchemist; however, an encounter with a pickpocket in the town of Rush Valley heads them down a different path.

Pip and her twin brother, Tim, join forces again with Sabastian, the alchemist's son they awaken from a centries long slumber, to fight against an evil magician who learns people's deepest secrets in order to control their souls.

Two teenagers, Jake and Helen, use a key left by Helen's father to retrieve a hidden object from the ancient world that holds the promise of unlimited power and everlasting life.

A charismatic murderer tells his life story to a New York City psychologist, revealing that he was born in ancient Egypt, where he learned alchemy at the House of Ra and became tempted and corrupted by the dark arts.

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on magical lore and traditions in the Western world, covering astral travel, Freemasonry, oracles and prophecy, sorcery, and many other topics. Includes illustrations and photographs.