Uy (Formulafolk)

Uy /'oo-ee/, also known as Formulafolk, are a self-populating race of homunculus whose original creator is unknown. Only an extremely complicated alchemic process could have produced the first. Uy are composed of an unknown compound that makes them visually resemble small liquid silver golems. Uy can absorb formulaic knowledge of any compound by touching it, including ingredients and whatever chemical processes are required to produce it. This makes them adept alchemists. It also means that they have evolved over generations as Uy incorporate various chemical discoveries into their alchemic reproduction rituals. Young Uy are often stronger and faster than their predecessors, even though they don't age, as their chemical make-up has been improved. Uy communities usually defend themselves with special knowledge of chemical warfare, making them a difficult people to conquer for most warring parties, though many still try for their sacred knowledge of producing gold and other precious minerals.