Akadamnit!

One vital component of the human body is proteins. Proteins are made up of simpler molecules (monomers) known as amino acids. And in Alchemy, amino acids have amazing properties. Conjuring a well balanced fire-water spell, a powerful Alchemist can denature his own proteins and summon the double-edged Zwitterions of devastating capabilities.

It is unfortunate that we have to walk down the path of Akadamnit; mastering such formidable forces neither for the appreciation of knowledge nor to appease of our curiosity, but rather for a prescribed “honor” and “prestige”.

As I plow through the “Alchemine, Alchemide, Alchemino & Prowess” Alchemy texts in the Ancient Archives, I encountered 2 sorceresses ZeeZee and Peebee. Their behaviors were intriguing. Languid ZeeZee was struggling with her spells and the weight of her eyelids, while restless Peebee contended with the constant borborygmus of her belly. I heard her lament of her regrettable choice down the road of Akadamnit and I ruminated: why do we study what we study?

Tonight, I pray for the flame of curiosity in all of us to swiftly grow into a conflagration within the next 22 days!