Hardcore as in Hardcore Mode (but you keep your world). Become a powerful mage or get stuck as a chicken for the rest of your life.
https://github.com/asanetargoss/HardcoreAlchemy/wiki/Changelog-0.8.7
https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/mod-packs/2900247-hardcore-alchemy-0-8-7-morph-diet-needs-fix?comment=46
https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/mod-packs/2900247-hardcore-alchemy-0-8-7-morph-diet-needs-fix?comment=47
