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The '''[[philosopher's stone]]''' is a mythic [[alchemy|alchemical substance]] capable of turning base metals such as mercury into gold or silver; it was also known as "the tincture" and "the powder." Alchemists additionally believed that it could be used to make an elixir of life which made possible rejuvenation and immortality. For many centuries, it was the most sought-after goal in alchemy. The philosopher's stone was the central symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolizing perfection at its finest, divine illumination, and heavenly bliss. Efforts to discover the philosopher's stone were known as the Magnum Opus ("Great Work").
'''[[Urbain Grandier]]''' was a French Catholic priest who was [[death by burning|burned at the stake]] after being convicted of [[witchcraft]], following the events of the "Loudun Possessions."


[[Occultist]] [[Edward Kelley]] claimed to have created the philosopher's stone, but was imprisoned by Emperor Rudolf II in 1591 when he failed to produce any gold. French alchemist [[Nicolas Flamel]] was believed by many to have created the philosopher's stone.
In 1632, the nuns of the convent of Loudun began to suffer an extraordinary sickness. Doctors were brought in to examine them, but could not determine the cause. Their behavior became increasingly erratic, and rumors began to circulate that they were possessed by [[demon]]s. On the 11th of October, the church employed an [[exorcist]] to drive the unholy spirits out of the girls. The process caused them convulsions, but the exorcist was able to communicate with the demon that was possessing the girls. He gave his name as [[Asmoday]], saying he had possessed the nun as a result of hatred, and was employed at the behest of a magician named Urbain Grandier.


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