Below is a list of uncommon or spectacular metals in the world.
List of Metals[]
Adamantine[]
An incredibly hard metal made of the adamant ore, said to be the hardest metal in existence.
Anniwan[]
An alloy of tin, damestear, and lapis used by the Bulwari for the creation of inscripted items.
Arcane Copper[]
Commonly known by its shorthand "Arcop", a damestear-copper alloy used in the late 19th century to enable the needs of artificery to work with electricity.
Chénochallúm[]
Also called "Necrochalchum" or "Ashatemir". An ancient metal alloy of Precursor Slaver-Noble origin, infused with a “slurry of different souls,” and therefore capable of being controlled and animated as if it were undead. It takes the appearance of a pale-bronze, matte metal, about as strong as regular steel, that does not tarnish or rust. It’s method of construction was completely lost following the Ruin, and its true nature is highly debated.
Cold Iron[]
A rare type of iron, Cold Iron isn't forced with fire, but shaped out of raw ore using slow and careful magical processes. Cold iron is especially effective as a weapon against fey creatures, but its brittleness renders it unpractical for any other application.
Cold Steel[]
A more refined version of cold iron, the process of creating Cold Steel was discovered by Eordandi mages. To create cold steel, mineral ore is arranged into the desired shape, and from there repeatedly transmuted and quenched in leaden solution. As the advancement of gunpowder weapons led to the widespread adoption of muskets in Eordand, Coldsteel weapons were relegated for the cavalry.
Damestear Alloys[]
Not a specific type of metal, but in general powdered damestear can be mixed into molten metal to create an alloy. Damestear alloys enabled magic conductivity which enables the object to be affected by magic from protective enchantments to a flaming sword.
The biggest weakness with damestear alloys is their near universal brittleness and relative weakness compared to the original metal, which makes them impractical and less durable. Only precursor steel has held its durability among the many damestear alloys.
The chosen metal also influences conductivity with silver being the most compatible.
Ebonsteel[]
A dark steel-like alloy naturally found in the Black Frost Mountains of Urviksten, but also able to be created with a special formula of metals and minerals. The alloy is somewhat lighter than steel and is resistant to breaking, bending or melting. Incidentally, the metal's resilience made it extremely important following the advance of gunpowder technology, as correctly prepared Ebonsteel armour offers decent protection against firearm missiles, being able to sustain several shots before its structure is damaged.
Historically, Ebonsteel's resilience made it incredible difficult to work with, with only the Ebonsteel Forge in Urviksten being known to be produce a flame hot enough to smelt the raw Ebonsteel ore. Following the forge's destruction during Urvic Ebonfrost's reconquest of Urviksten, the knowledge of forging Ebonsteel was believed to be lost to time, until the alloy's formula was rediscovered in the 18th century. Despite this, ancient Gerudian artefacts (and artefacts predating the Gerudians) could be found wrought of this metal.
Dagrite[]
A rare ore found deep in the Dwarovar, named after Dagrin Everbeard, the legendary first dwarf. Dagrite is prized for its ability to repair itself once electrified, which made it useful for the construction of the Dwarovar Railway due to it requiring little maintenance.
Ice-Steel[]
A versatile variety of cold-blue steel imbued with the characteristics of ice and freezing water, Ice-Steel is exclusively produced in the hold of Krakdhûmvror. The exact details of its creation-process are kept a closely guarded secret, but it is known that the hold's namesake Frozen Forges channel the biting cold of the northern winds into a magical energy that allows the hold's Ice-Smiths to create the hold's signature metal. Ice-steel's qualities make its applications versatile, from weapons that give enemies frostbite and arrows that shatter into shrapnel on impact, to armour that can 'unfreeze' and flow back together.
Kronium[]
An artificially made dark blue metal, forged by the ancient dwarves to be the heaviest metal in existence for the creation of the Dwarovkron, to ensure that "whomever rules all dwarves knows the weight of their actions". Apart from its incredible density and immovable weight, Kronium doesn't have many useful qualities.
Meteoric Silver[]
A form of silver found in Damestear meteorites. Similar appearance to silver but with a slightly bluer hue. Conduct magic better when mixed with damestear to create an alloy, though results are varied.
Mithril[]
Also known as truesilver or truemetal, Mithril was the pinnacle of dwarven metallurgy: incredibly light and flexible while retaining the hardness and strength of steel, making it the most valued of all metals. However, it is more difficult to produce than more mundane metals, and is exclusively found in the Serpentspine Mountains, which led to the metal's supply becoming increasingly limited following the fall of Aul-Dwarov.
Precursor steel[]
An ancient and magical metal once used in the elven Precursor Empire. Said to be a mixture of steel and damestear, the alloy is known for its excellent ability to store traces of magic without need of a damestear crystal and more importantly conduct magic without becoming brittle as was the norm with damestear alloys. The metal is extremely lightweight-yet-durable, and said to be slightly vibrating if touched. Known for its blueish-grey ripple effect.
Ramsteel[]
A variety of steel known for its hardness and durability. Ramsteel was cultivated in the Serpentsvale used by the ancient Ramsteel Dwarves, who trained their rams to hit the heated metal sheets with their horns while it cooled, hardening it rapidly and more than an ordinary dwarf could.
Rosemetal[]
A rare ore found only in the mountain ranges of Lorent. Named after its pinkish-red hue, the metal is known for its relatively light weight compared to iron or steel. The metal has historically been produced by the dwarves of Rubyhold, such as the Ruby Crown of Lorent.
Sihariš[]
An alloy of bronze used by the Bulwari for the creation of inscripted items.
Tearite[]
A steel alloy created with damestear, used in magical applications and enchantment, as well as creation of weapons capable of casting spells. Also known as damestear weapons, tearite weapons retain damestear's ability to absorb magical spells, allowing the weapons to absorb magical spells and release the built-up magical energy in combat. However, tearite weapons are often kept sheathed due to risk of damestear overexposure and the negative side-effects that entails.