# Introduction The Relative Measures is the descriptive basis of Alchemy. Forces are understood as measures in each object and being, and by describing their intensity and valuing them based on their differences relative to other objects, objective truths can be determined. Measures are determined on a sliding scale of 12/12. There are three specific classifications: The Trichotomic, the Fundamental, and the Kernetic. Relative Measures Theory underpins [[Chromatic Bonds Theory]]. # Trichotomic Measures The Trichotomic Measures are the most basic measures that describe the form of each object. As implied by their classification name, there are three Trichotomic Measures: Nether, Mana, and Aether. When all three are added, their values equal 12. Nether measures physicality. Mana measures magical charge. Aether measures psychological, emotional, and spiritual potency. # Fundamental Measures The Fundamental Measures are the cornerstones of the world. Difficult to fully understand and even harder to control, they are forces that are resist clear rules and behaviors. They cannot be measured directly, and can only be inferred in their existence. There are four specific subclassification of Fundamental Measures: Ionic, Mortal, Positional, and Resonance. ## Ionic Measures (Logos, Chaos) The Ionic Measures are a polarity measure that describes the stability and mana as a force. **Logos** measures order, organization, rigidity, and abstraction. **Chaos** measures change, velocity, fluidity, and actuality. ## Mortal Measures (Elysia, Miasma) The Mortal Measures are polarity scales that describe the composition of life energy. **Elysia** measures life force, reproduction, and growth. **Miasma** measures death, decay, and decomposition. ## Positional Measures (Magnus, Chronos) The Positional Measures are perpendicular forces that describe the position and change in position of an object. These forces do not have correlating values. **Magnus** describes the density of objects. **Chronos** describes the superposition and temporal properties of objects. ## Resonance Measures (Flux, Lumen) The Resonance Measures are perpendicular measures of perception, verity, and existence. These forces do not have correlating values. By definition, objects with no Resonance Measures cannot be scientifically observed. Therefore, all objects that can be observed have the presence of at least one of the Resonance Measures **Flux** is the measure of vibration. **Lumen** is the measure of repulsion. # Kernetic Measures The Kernetic Measures are polar measures; a spectrum in opposition. They are the easiest measures to control and manipulate. The subclassifications of the Kernetic Measures are Inertial, Permeable, and Thermal. These polar measures always equal 12 when added. ## Inertial Measures (Geon, Hydron) Inertia is a quantitative property that describes the lack of resistance to physical changes within an object. Objects that are highly resistant to change are considered to have low inertia, and are strongly associated with the element of **Geon**. Objects that are highly susceptible to change in their physical properties are considered to have high inertia, and are strongly associated with the element of **Hydron**. ## Permeable Measures (Elektron, Aer) Permeability is a quantitative property that describes the strength of physical charges of attraction and repulsion within an object. Objects with high levels of Permeability either bond (or repulse) strongly with like particles of elements of similar make up and are associated with the element of **Elektron**, while objects with low levels of Permeability do not bond or repulse with elements of similar make up and are associated with the element of **Aer.** ## Thermal Measures (Pyron, Cryos) Thermality is a quantitative property that describes the strength of physical force stored within an object. Objects with high levels of thermality are considered hot and give off energy (heat) in efforts to stabilize. They are associated with the element of **Pyron**. Objects with low levels of thermality are considered cold, and absorb energy in efforts to stabilize. They are associated with the element of **Cryos**.