— noun: the power from above that makes possible alchemical transformation. the word is usually translated as "universal solvent," which alludes to the ability of the alkahest to dissolve or reduce all physical matter to its basic essence. with metals, this meant transmuting them to their purest form, which was gold. in the human body, this meant the creation or revealing of a golden body of consciousness, the astral body. hales. female. bisexual. disabled. cancer survivor. thirty-one. graphics design. fanfic. history lover. battle-tag: halesbop#1910 this blog is nsfw alchemists