Creating gold from dust and eternal life from the Philosopher’s Stone are the ultimate promises of alchemy. Through Black Eyes, a master of artefacts can see into any place and gain omniscience. Magic blades are the decisive strikes in the battle for dominance in Aventuria. The high art of thaumaturgy, the transformation of matter, seems to offer an answer to all heroes’ dreams. In Arcane Forges & Laboratories, innovations in magic have been researched for thousands of years. What is possible? And what resources are needed? This game aid for The Black Eye 5 provides a comprehensive overview of the art of the alchemists and artefact smiths of Aventuria. Here you will find all the background information on the history of the professions and their heroes as well as rules and kits for crafting artefacts and alchemicals. Ready-to-play recipes and magical treasures are also presented with numerous adventure ideas. Detailed focus rules cover every scenario: Your witch finds curious slime and conducts insane experiments to develop a poison! Your dragon slayer has captured a magically potent carbuncle – upgrade your artefact with it! Only dirt and luck at hand and one last chance to save the injured client no need to panic for your master alchemist! Has this amulet just started laughing and why is your sword sparkling? The mysterious alchemy of the sun and playful artefact souls are just the beginning of your discoveries!