SMN Disease based spells

[Morningstar1337]

And the key point about science is that it's inherently neutral. It's just a tool. It can be used to harm just as easily as it can be used to heal. In this sense, it's very similar to alchemy, which can be used to create both medicines and poisons.

Is that why Alchemists make most of the books in the game?

[IrisBlanchimont]

Is that why Alchemists make most of the books in the game?

That makes a remarkable amount of sense. I suppose, in this case, the primary reason for using an alchemist is that they possess the scientific training needed to make a magical geometry grimoire.

[Exodus-E]

Is that why Alchemists make most of the books in the game?

That makes a remarkable amount of sense. I suppose, in this case, the primary reason for using an alchemist is that they possess the scientific training needed to make a magical geometry grimoire.

Kind of, yeah.
This was explained in one of the Alchemist's quests; here, lemme quote it:

"(...) For an arcanist to weave his spells, he must conjure in his mind the image of distinct mystical diagrams known as arcane geometries. These geometries are inscribed upon the pages of a grimoire, such as the one you constructed at my request.
The most important aspect of any grimoire is the quality of the ink used to illustrate its pages. Geometries drawn with ink that is especially conducive to the flow of aether allow the arcanist to more effectively channel his magical strength.
Thus when one is in need of a new grimoire, one must turn to an expert in the making of this liquid gold─an alchemist. (...)"