Theophrastus
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His skill and knowledge of alchemy and science were legendary. Each year Theophrastus would accept only one new apprentice. This fortunate youth¸ upon completion of his training¸ would depart for the luxuries of life in the court of some noble or king. But Theophrastus had many applicants. To select his new apprentice¸ Theophrastus would challenge them with a clever test of their skill and alchemical talent. Only the most promising of these applicants would be chosen as the great alchemist's apprentice.