Edward took Mustang up on his offer with the hopes of finding the Stone and using its power to restore himself and Alphonse. Ed realized that if he joined the military, he could use their research materials to find the Philosopher's Stone, which can bypass the laws of alchemy. Roy Mustang, who was horrified yet impressed by Ed's affinity for alchemy, offered for him to try out to become a State Alchemist. The Elrics' opportunity arrives in the form of the military. The boys learned from their folly, but they still wanted their bodies returned to normal so their goal becomes a search for the solution to their newfound problem. Despite everything they lost, the thing that was supposed to be their revived mother turned out to be a mangled abomination of flesh and blood. Ed used alchemy to transmute Al's soul into a nearby suit of armor, which also cost him his right arm. When the boys tried it, they each lost parts of themselves Ed lost his left leg and Al loses his entire body.
Unfortunately, Human Transmutation is a strictly taboo practice in the world of Fullmetal Alchemist as it always has terrible consequences. When Trisha died from illness, the boys tried using alchemy to resurrect her. As children and budding alchemists, Ed and Al lived a blessedly peaceful life with their mother Trisha. The first step to understanding the Elrics’ actions is to look at the events leading up to it. RELATED: These Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Homunculi Received the Wrong Fate
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Thankfully, viewers have the rest of the series to contextualize the Elrics’ actions and see what leads them to this choice. Winry probably won’t say much about it since it’s a touchy subject. However, even if they’re going on a journey, destroying their own home seems excessive. is the day the Elrics set fire to their house and began their journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone. The fact that he kept this message in such an important and personal place spoke to its significance but what does it mean?Įdward’s childhood friend Winry Rockbell knows the answer, though it’s not a pleasant one. The only way to open it was with alchemy or tools. It was a personal secret of Edward's, and he sealed the watch with his alchemy. The date has even become a real-world day for fans to show appreciation for Fullmetal Alchemist. 11.” This message was inscribed on the inside of Edward Elric's State Alchemist pocket watch.