Alchemy vs. Magic

Many people, especially children, mistake alchemy for magic, and vice versa. They are, in fact, very different. The main difference is that magic is based around reciting spells. Magic usually follows the below pattern:
 * [spell class] [sub-class] [OPTIONAL sub-sub-class] [OPTIONAL sub-sub-sub-class]

On the other hand, alchemy is based around carvings or drawings, along with natural materials. Normally, some sort of table is drawn, and the two materials are placed inside. A bottle is also recommended, to capture the resulting substance.