Transmutation is the changing of an item's chemical makeup into
another form, thereby creating a new item and new chemical makeup.
The circle denotes a space in which a person is thought to be
protected from negative energy. The circle also is thought to help
hold and maintain alchemistic power that has been infused into
it.
Transmutation circles are typically comprised of two parts. The
circle itself is a conduit which focuses and dictates the flow of
power, tapping into the energies that already exist within the
earth and matter. It represents the cyclical flow of the world's
energies and phenomena and turns that power to manipulable
ends.
Inside the circle are specific alchemical runes. These runes
vary widely based on ancient alchemical studies, texts and
experimentation, but correspond to a different form of energy,
allowing the energy that is focused within the circle to be
released in the way most conducive to the alchemist's desired
effect. In basic alchemy, these runes will often take the form of
triangles (which, when positioned differently, can represent the
elements of either water, earth, fire or air), but will often be
composed of varying polygons built from different triangles. For
example: the hexagram is a commonly used base rune in Transmutation
Circles because it creates eight multi-directional triangles when
inscribed and can therefore represent all four classical elements
at once. Other, more esoteric runes (including astrological
symbols, symbolic images and varying lines of text) are prevalent
and represent a multitude of other, specific functions for the
alchemical energy that is released.
Disclaimer:
Do not approach this series lightly. If this were only a 500'
bushwhack, I would call it hellish. The roots will trip you, the
branches will shred you and poke your eyes, and the insects will
consume you. But it's not 500'. It's over 12 bloody miles! I highly
recommend you bring snake boots, lots of water, long pants, long
sleeve shirt, lots of water, good hat, pokey stick, lots of water,
spare everything, bug spray, lots of water, writing utensils, cell
phone, lots of water.
Did I mention bring lots of water?
You may find a laminated clue slip in this cache. If you do, you
might want to solve the riddle. This will help you locate the Gaia
puzzle cache nearby. Please leave clue slips in the caches you find
them in.
