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Metals

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Different nations have different specialties, and this is true when it comes to metallurgy as well. Different environmental conditions, resources, and technology allow unique metals to be used for different purposes. A list of these metals is compiled below.

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Since this is a fantasy setting where the laws of physics do not necessarily strictly apply, I am going to use a novel, simplified measurement system for material properties. Arbitrary Strength Units (ASU)'s measure a materials resistance to being destroyed (including to non-physical means), Arbitrary Hardness Units (AHU's) measure its rigidness, ability to hold an edge, and scratch resistance, and Arbitrary Elasticity Units (AEU's) measure its ability to deform and then regain its original shape. All of these are set so that iron = 100, so if you have 200 ASU's then it takes twice as much force to break as iron. These measurements should be interpreted solely as a way to judge the relative strengths of different materials against each other, and not as a strict empirical measurement.

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Iron

Properties and origins

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Iron is common throughout the known world and readily available to all cultures, save primitive tribes which have not developed the means to harness metal. It is reasonably sturdy, and can hold an edge, but is inferior to most 'specialty' alloys in use by different nations.

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Pure iron has the unusual characteristic of being unusually mundane, such that it actually dampens resonant energies in its vicinity. This property is often exaggerated in folklore to suggest Iron is toxic to divine creatures; In reality, the damping effect is quite weak, and affects mortals just as readily as divines.

  • ASU's: 100

  • AEU's: 100

  • AHU's: 100

  • Density: 7.87 g/cm^3

Bronze

Properties and origins

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A slightly more primitive form of metal, Bronze is nonetheless rarer because of it being more difficult to manufacture. Compared to iron, it is heavier, but has generally superior material properties, including a notable lack of friction and corrosion resistance.

  • ASU's: 105

  • AEU's: 140

  • AHU's: 105

  • Density: 8.3 g/cm^3

Steel

Properties and origins

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An advanced iron alloy, available to the Dwarrow, Abryssians, Sidri, and Hallatonttu. While still fairly inexpensive to produce, its properties are generally superior to iron; However, it is more brittle, and lacks the metaphysical mundanity of iron.

  • ASU's: 160

  • AEU's: 90

  • AHU's: 180

  • Density: 7.9 g/cm^3

Dragari Bronze

Properties and origins

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A unique bronze alloy, native to the Dragar kingdom of Sathyras although it has spread to other Dragar as well. Requires the rare ore Sathrite in addition to copper and phosphorus to manufacture. However, it is far stronger than typical bronze alloys, making it far superior even to steel. It also benefits from Bronze's typical advantages of low friction, no sparking, and corrosion resistance; But in addition, its metaphysical properties make it a valuable material for resonant catalysts and ritual arts, as it conducts resonant energies well. It appears somewhere between silver and bronze in appearance, a pale coppery tone.

  • ASU's: 200

  • AEU's: 150

  • AHU's: 150

  • Density: 8.3 g/cm^3

Alchemical Iron

Properties and origins

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An ancient iron alloy with its metaphysical properties dramatically augmented through alchemy. Its physical properties are comparable to steel (with the exception of exceptional corrosion resistance) but the resonant damping effects of pure iron are increased ten-thousand fold, making it hazardous to all forms of life as it can even suppress their natural lifeforce. In appearance, it is dark with a brown tinge and lacks luster even when polished. The secrets of its manufacture are currently lost, but it can still be discovered in the ancient ruins in the Heartlands.

  • ASU's: 160

  • AEU's: 140

  • AHU's: 100

  • Density: 8.1 g/cm^3

Cobalt Steel

Properties and origins

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An exotic steel alloy that uses Cobalt ore instead of iron, only produced by the Hallatonttu, and then only with the usage of alchemy. While it has higher density than normal steel, it has much higher hardness; As a result, it is somewhat brittle, though it compensates with extremely good toughness and wear resistance. It has a bright silvery appearance with a blue tinge.

  • ASU's: 220

  • AEU's: 45

  • AHU's: 250

  • Density: 8.9 g/cm^3

Titansteel

Properties and origins

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A rare and difficult to process ore, only available in small quantities to the Hallatonttu and Dwarrow. Notable for its combination of light weight and high strength, properties that make it much sought after. It is a darker grey metal, but still lustrous when polished.

  • ASU's: 180

  • AEU's: 85

  • AHU's: 220

  • Density: 3.7 g/cm^3

Aluminium

Properties and origins

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Commonly found in Bauxite ore, Aluminium is difficult to process and as such only available to the Dwarrow and Hallatonttu. Notable primarily for its low weight. It has a bright silvery appearance

  • ASU's: 80

  • AEU's: 100

  • AHU's: 40

  • Density: 2.7 g/cm^3

Sathyran Brass

Properties and origins

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Another copper alloy related to Dragari Bronze, Sathyran Brass has even higher corrosion resistance and elasticity but less hardness. It is forged with the substitution of Zinc and Beryl instead of Phosphorus in the forging of Dragari Bronze. Its appearance can vary from slight modifications to its formula, generally being either a gold color or a bright red coppery tone (Depending mostly on whether it uses more Zinc or Beryl.)

  • ASU's: 200

  • AEU's: 180

  • AHU's: 120

  • Density: 6.4 g/cm^3

Lunite

Properties and origins

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An extraordinarily rare mineral that originates from the moon, Lunite (also known as Truesilver) is only found in a tiny handful of meteoric impact sites throughout the world, and is the only source of Lunar resonance that can be found in the world. Lunite is so suffused with Lunar energy that it perpetually glows white, though the light given off is weak enough that it is not noticeable except in the dark. Its appearance in the light is a lustrous, highly reflecting white metal, rather than the grey typical of more mundane metals.

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Because of its lunar resonance, Lunite is incompatible with the world of Auria, and it is toxic to all mortal creatures, giving them what is typically called "Moonburn". It cannot be alloyed with any metal, resists all corrosion, and cannot be stained or dirtied. Lunite will always appear clean and polished. Its metaphysical properties give it potent powers of purification, rendering it especially deadly to abberations of Sin.

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Lunite has extremely high hardness which renders it difficult to work, but it is perfectly ductile and incapable of undergoing brittle fracture. Its properties are contradictory, having both very high elasticity and ductility coupled with extreme hardness.

  • ASU's: 300

  • AEU's: 350

  • AHU's: 250

  • Density: 2 g/cm^3

Flowsteel

Properties and origins

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An alchemically produced metal that bends and flows like a viscoelastic fluid, despite having high strength. Its properties seem to defy logic, as while it can bend at will it also is capable of retaining an edge.

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Flowsteel is entirely created through Alchemical processes, and as such is not strictly composed of any particular ore or metal.

  • ASU's: 200

  • AEU's: 9000

  • AHU's: 100

  • Density: 4.5 g/cm^3

Crystalline Solids

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While difficult to work with, some nations have succeded in utilizing crystalline materials for weapons and armor, or other purposes. These typically have very high hardness and a lack of elasticity.

Cyrhodalatchys

Properties and origins

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An entirely unknown material composed of crystallized Cosmic resonance, unquantifiable in any way. Its properties vary from moment to moment, being able to freely reshape itself as if perfectly ductile one moment and then being completely impervious to effects the next; These seem to be guided by some kind of intelligence, or at least life, of its own. Even its basic appearance changes; When in its basal state, it appears like a dark, blue diamond, sparkling like you can catch stars in its depths; But when in its 'active' state, it burns with cosmic energy, and the depths of the outer heavens can be glimpsed through its wavering form.

  • ASU's: ???

  • AEU's: ???

  • AHU's: ???

  • Density: ???

Everfrost

Properties and origins

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An icy white-blue crystal from the Claw of Aros which remains perpetually cold. Bizzarely, it also serves as a potent insulator, so although it is cold to the touch it can also serve as protection against harsher cold. The locals claim it is an ice that never melts.

  • ASU's: 120

  • AEU's: 10

  • AHU's: 200

  • Density: 4.6 g/cm^3

Rhodantin

Properties and origins

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A highly unusual mineral with a lustrous, iridescent cyan color. It is tremendously strong, but can only be found and processed through the use of advanced sorcery. It has the strange property of being essentially immovable without shattering it completely, meaning that it does not make sound; it is incapable of vibrating. It is also very heavy, and cannot be alloyed.

  • ASU's: 500

  • AEU's: 0

  • AHU's: Infinite

  • Density: 16.7 g/cm^3

Cosmium

Properties and origins

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Also called "Stardust". A bright golden crystalline solid formed from concentrated astral matter.  It shines with the light of the stars, and can serve not only as a focus for resonant energies but also a source of them.

  • ASU's: 300

  • AEU's: 10

  • AHU's: 500

  • Density: 8.3 g/cm^3

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