Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Volume 1

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood takes place in Amestris, a world where alchemy and its reactions, known as transmutations, are part of everyday life. The population is governed by the state military from the capital, Central City. The armed forces include powerful alchemists, among them the young Edward "Ed," who is supported by his brother Alphonse "Al" Elric. The two share a fateful history: Ed and Al broke an alchemical law in their childhood by attempting to resurrect their deceased mother using transmutation. As a result, Al's soul must continue to exist in a suit of armor, while Ed's left leg and right arm are now made up of highly advanced prosthetics known as auto-mails. The siblings join the state military in search of the legendary Philosopher's Stone, which is said to have the power to restore their original bodies. Edward becomes the youngest state alchemist in history at just twelve years old and is thereafter known as the "Fullmetal Alchemist." The adventure that now begins for the two brothers is fraught with dangers...