[quote=Kidd] On top of this, even without human transmutation, you have prodigies: I consider Roy Mustang one. The hatred people give him for being so skilled and so far into his professional career at such a young age is something he managed through hardwork--not trying to bring someone back to life.[/quote]

*Claps* Nice character analysis. O-o

Okay to build on my last post then- here's a thought, what if only one of the prodigys saw the truth but that one is hiding it somehow, the others are naturally talented.

EDIT: Ninja'd

[quote=Kaithas]
@Kidd: Right, but "as strong as Edward Elric" seems to indicate the ability to cast without a circle.An idea could be a group of people who all tried to do human transmutation, (some of whom failed completely) and say that they have to undergo training to become state alchemists or face punishment for their crimes.
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This is a valid idea as well.