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1. Applied Thaumaturgy

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   Historical Development
   The formalization of Applied Thaumaturgy is generally traced to the late Sylvian Period (circa 1450–1620 ATu), following the discovery of the Principle of Iterative Resonance by Alchemist-Engineer F. R. Helmont. Prior to this, thaumaturgical application was largely ad hoc, relying on subjective channeling or chaotic elemental binding. Helmont's work demonstrated that subtle environmental factors, particularly the precise mineral content…