Alchemist

Alchemist is the 3rd rank in the Hierarchy of the Occult, representing an increase in magical power over the Shifted rank and the early stages of learning to control magic. Alchemists are effectively fledgling Witches with a very limited supply of magic in their own bodies, forcing them to get creative with their technique. Potions and baubles are the tools of their trade, a repertoire of assistive tools and clever tricks that emphasize an Alchemist's skill over their limited abilities. Many Alchemists are mentored by experienced Witches, who guide their studies and stop them from getting into too much trouble.   But Witches are few and far between, and Alchemists are more likely than not to be left alone and unsupervised with their new untapped potential. With the flair of a mad scientist, these Alchemists can wreak havoc on unsuspecting Newmoons and Shifted alike. Indeed, it was the threat of newly awoken Alchemists running rampant that led a certain family of Witches to enforce a strict set of regulations on magic within their territories in Europe and the continental United States.   Alchemists that follow these rules are free to experiment at their pleasure, eventually passing the threshold of their rank to become Witches.