Alembics were glass devices used to distil liquids in a laboratory. They were an essential and universal piece of laboratory equipment.[1]
Description[]
These devices included a pear-shaped glass vessel called a cucurbit, a venting cap, and a rounded receiver where distilled liquid would collect. These were mounted on a metal stand. Typically, three alembics were required for a complete laboratory setup.[1]
Availability[]
They were sold through Aurora's Emporium and the Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.[1]
Notable Alembics[]
- Shaper's Alembic
- A magical alembic that could convert, divide, and combine the essence of the four primary elements—air, earth, fire, and water. These essences could then be used to apply enchantments to items. In 1374 DR, these were sold in the city of Mulsantir by the merchant Azim Qo'toth.[2]
Notable Owners[]
History[]
“
I suppose one alembic's pretty much like another when you know what to do with it.
”
Benelaius and Lindavar both used an alembic, together with reagents and a centrifuge, to examine the blood of Mayor Tobald of Ghars in the Year of the Shield, 1367 DR, discovering the poison blackweed.[3]
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Gallery[]
An alembic heated by a candle.
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Obsidian Entertainment (September 2007). Designed by Kevin D. Saunders. Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer. Atari.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chet Williamson (July 1998). Murder in Cormyr. (TSR, Inc.), chap. 22, p. 138. ISBN 0-7869-0486-0.