The Old Book, also known as Alchemist Book, is an item in Shadow of Memories.
Item Details[]
'The alchemist mentioned here must be...'
The title of the book is called 'The Magician of Our City'. It documents Wolfgang Wagner's experiments with the Philosopher's Stone.
During Chapter 5, Eike reads the following extract:
“The science of alchemy has at its grail two great projects. One is the synthesis of the elixir of life, that which would free mankind from all ills of the body. The other is an amalgam purely scientific in nature, the creation of a Homunculus, an artificial life. Both require as their central ingredienta red stone, known as the Philosopher's Stone.”
Eike: "The Philosopher's Stone, could that be?." (Said aloud)
“Here we shall examine the life of Wolfgang Wagner, whose alchemical prowess was known throughout the region. Though born a farmer's son, he became the ward of wealthy kin after his prodigious intellect was recognized, and pursued studies in medicine and theology at university. Following this period, he seems to have made his living as an apothecary while pursuing the science of alchemy. However, what secured his lasting fame was no doubt the manner in which he met his end. Amid rumors of engagement in an experiment of great magnitude and duration, Dr. Wagner's house was shaken by a thunderous explosion. The alchemist himself was never seen again. It is often said that a no more fitting end could have been imagined for a magus such as he.”
Eike: "Hmm, that sounds kind of suspicious."
How to Obtain[]
Chapter 3 - 2001[]
Obtained in 2001 Era, when visiting Eckart Brum in the Museum in Chapter 3.
Use[]
Chapter 4 - 2001[]
In Chapter 4 The Black and White Photo is found inside it.
Chapter 5 - 2001[]
Eike reads the Old Book while wating for his food to be prepared at Bar Zum Ei. After his meal he encounters Homunculus who is offended but the pentagram on the cover.
Aftermath[]
*SPOILER WARNING: Plot and Ending details follow!*
Chapter 8 - 1584 (Ending D Route)[]
When Eike meets Wolfgang Wagner, after giving him the Philosopher's Stone, Eike will advise Wolfgang Wagner to draw a pentagram on the folloe when encountering Homunculus - Inspiration drawn from seeing Homunculus's reaction to the cover of the book in Chapter 5.
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