Transmutation

NOTICE! The features listed here may be merged into Special Constructs and Star Forge later on! The methods here may not be up to date - your mileage may vary!

Transmutation
Transmutation is the process of converting resources into either other resources or certain special items. Unlike regular crafting, Transmutation requires block placement into the world and reacts upon placing the finishing piece.

Exchange
Transmutation - Exchange is a world-placed pattern that converts minerals to other minerals. To perform this, simply place a 3x3 hollow square (8 blocks) of Lapis Blocks on the ground, and place the desired sacrifice block into the middle last. Performing this has some Instability. Instability causes some of the lapis used in the transmutation to be lost, as well as potentially receiving less than 9 of the resulting mineral. A Low Instability exchange has a better chance of receiving up to 9 of the output material than a High Instability exchange. The following exchanges can be performed:
 * Iron to Gold - (High Instability)
 * Gold to Iron - (Low Instability)
 * Diamond to Emerald - (High Instability)
 * Emerald to Diamond - (Low Instability)

Wondrous Alchemy
Transmutation - Wondrous Alchemy is a world-placed pattern that converts certain blocks into unique items. To perform these, place a 3x3 hollow square (8 blocks) of the Container material onto the ground, then place the Catalyst block into the middle. Like Transmutation - Exchange, the blocks will be lost, and you will receive an item.
 * Life Chalice (Container: Gold Block, Catalyst: Beacon Block)
 * Mana Chalice (Container: Emerald Block, Catalyst: Beacon Block)

Mystic Gateways
Mystic Gateways are special portals that you can open up. They take you to a random point anywhere from -1Million to +1Million in the world. The portal itself is a one-way gate, so care should be taken before venturing into one. Mystic Gateways are created using a world-placed pattern. To create one, simply place a 3x3 hollow square of Emerald Blocks on the ground, and then place a sea lantern block into the middle. It will create the gateway immediately. Keep in mind, these gateways are permanent, so you should make sure you place them where you want them to be.