The alchemist teaches Santiago about the soul of the world and how it can speak to you. He convinces Santiago to leave Fatima and the caravan to finish his journey to the pyramids. The alchemist then teaches Santiago about the importance of listening to his heart and pursuing his personal legend. The alchemist gets word of Santiago’s vision and invites him on a trip into the desert. The oasis successfully defends itself against the attack because of Santiago’s warning. He warns the tribal chieftains of the attack. Santiago witnesses an omen, an eagle speaking to him, that predicts an attack on the oasis. Santiago falls in love with Fatima, who lives at the oasis. The caravan must make a stop in Al-Fayoum, an oasis, in order to avoid a violent tribal wars in the desert. Santiago learns the Englishman plans to ask the alchemist the secret of the craft. He learns a lot from the Englishman during the journey. He joins caravan crossing the Sahara desert toward Egypt and meets an englishman who is studying to become an alchemist. He decides it’s than time to finally pursue treasure at the pyramids. Santiago encourages the merchant to take risks with his business, becoming rich men in just a year.

When Santiago leaves, he get robbed at a bar causing him to find work with a local crystal merchant. Melchizedek convinces Santiago to sell his flock to him and go to Tangier. He tells Santiago that it is his personal legend to journey to the pyramids. Santiago ignores her words and leaves to go back to his sheep but when a old man named Melchizedek dressed in gold armor claims to be the King of Salem he has second thoughts. She dismisses his dream and tells him of his personal legend to go to Egypt. It starts with Santiago visiting a gypsy woman to interpret a constant dream he has been having. This is a novel about love, personal journey, how to follow your own dreams.

The alchemist graphic novel