Alchemy

Alchemy is the common magic, used by pretty much everyone at least a little bit. It is the art of transmutation and infusion, moving around the properties of objects, be they mundane or magical. Performing an alchemical reaction requires; a circle (can be made of anything, usually chalk), the ingredients and a catalyst (a wooden object, used to initiate a reaction). There is also a more insidious form of alchemy, blood magic. It is characterised by the large amounts of human blood needed in its rituals.

Note that alchemy is not actually considered magic, it is seen as just an extension of chemistry. Though blood magic is seen as magic.

Uses

 * Brewing magical potions
 * Enchanting weapons
 * Transforming your body
 * Turning iron into silver, and other transmutations
 * Creating medicines