Metallurgy Index

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Common Metallurgy
This compendium will consist of all the currently known metals within Volaris. As more is discovered and researched, this list will begin to grow to reflect the development made by the pioneers of the world.


Coal
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Common

A valuable rock known for its versatility and invaluable use for energy. It can be burned down to act as fuel for fire, lanterns, and the like.



Copper
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Common

A mundane ore that is tinted blueish-green in colour, mixed with orange hues. Craftsmen prefer to use this material for the ornamentation of buildings and various cookware.



Iron
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Common

Stoney and creamy orange, this ore is mainly used for basic blacksmith work, lower-quality blades and armour, and any fixtures needed by the various craftsmen of Volaris.



Tin
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Common

Humorously known to miners as "poor man's iron", tin finds a use in common tableware when turned into pewter, but otherwise is reserved for alloying with copper to create stronger metals.


 
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Uncommon Metallurgy

Bronze
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Uncommon

Bronze cannot be found naturally occurring within Volaris as an ore, instead existing as an alloy of tin and copper. Favoured by more proficient fighters, bronze is known to be overall better for armour and shields than iron. It is also featured in long standing statues and various ornamentation.


Fae Threads
Ornamentalist, Tailor, Uncommon

Fae Thread has many stories about its discovery prior to the collapse. It was said to be the traditional hunting clothes of Sun Elves that were later adopted by the various human cultures. It is commonly referred to as "Elven Copper" by the older generation, though this name has slowly phased out of use.

The material itself is unlike regular ores one might find, being quite malleable in its unrefined state. Instead of blacksmiths, this ore is mainly used by tailors due to its similarity to actual threads and linen. Many hunters prefer to set traps made from these threads, while some guard uniforms have the fabric tabards replaced entirely with fae thread.

Fae Thread itself is considered to be on par with bronze armour.


Fulgurite
Blacksmith, Uncommon

The formation of Fulgurite is often found to be a mystery to most, though it is commonly believed that the material is formed by lightning storms striking intensely cold locations, freezing the lightning itself. Visually, the material is found in veins resembling the form of lightning, with a strikingly bright, white appearance that appears glassy.

If the material is taken and worked by a smith, it is found to be malleable akin to metal; and when formed into protective items such as shields, gauntlets, or boots, the material has been shown to disperse lightning or other electrical dangers that strike its surface to the surrounding area, oftentimes dangerous to those around the wielder.


Heavenstone
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Uncommon

A glowing ore in its unrefined state, often mistaken for actual rocks. This material is said to be found in the deep recesses of caves, and is rumored to be good luck amongst miners due to only finding it after their torches and lanterns go out. When forged, it is called Elysium.



Pyrillic
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Uncommon

An ore that is warm to the touch, bordering on hot. Though it imparts no additional damage from this heat, it can be quite uncomfortable to hold with bare hands.



Silver
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Uncommon

Silver is a moderately rare and highly valued metal, known for its brilliant, reflective sheen and its versatility. Mined from veins deep within the earth it is commonly used in the crafting of jewelry, coins, and ceremonial artifacts.

After refinement heavenstone is called 'Elysium' as it transforms into a bright gilded metal. In both forms, this material generates a dim light source in a 5 block radius
 
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Rare Metallurgy


Cobalt
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Rare

Cobalt is a moderately rare ore known for its striking blue hue. It is often used to create strong and durable alloys, particularly for weapons and armor that require both toughness and flexibility. Notably, it is mined as a powder and requires being alloyed for proper use.


Folium
Blacksmith, Rare

An interesting metal, unlike any other of its kind. This ore was said to be discovered by a group of Northern Humans prior to the collapse, who died before it could be collected. The name was given post-humorously after it was discovered that these miners chipped away at the vein until they had died of frostbite- the folly of man.

When impacted or damaged folium holds the property of reformation, requiring advanced blacksmithing techniques to properly forge with. It's incapable of holding an edge or complex shapes as the metal will reform to a natural state after an hour of use. This metal finds it's use solely in blunt weapons and shields that can be easily cast in a mould.



Gold
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Rare

A lump of stone that reveals small veins of unprocessed gold within. It’s quite heavy. The gold within is highly prized for its beauty, value, and versatility. Once the rock is chipped away and the gold melted down, it can be used to create things like jewelry, ornamentation, weaponry, currency, and armor.


Steel
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Rare

Where tin is known as 'poor man's iron', steel can be called 'rich man's bronze'. It is considered to be the highest quality mundane metal, well used in armour, weapons, and within noble kitchens



Shadow Iron
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Rare

An enigmatic metal, characterized by its near black colour. It is near impossible to within cave systems due to its innate colouration causing it to blend into unlit surroundings.

Shadow Iron itself is prized for this property, as scholars have found that it appears faintly transparent around edges and curves in dim and darker areas. Some say it is an assassin's best friend.
 
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Epic Metallurgy

Blued Steel
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Epic

When Cobalt is combined with Steel and fired at a higher temperature it can be tempered into a stronger variant.



Cloudium
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Epic

An ore that seems to hold the night sky within its visible self. Part of the glimmer is still hidden by the stone casing. It's name changes once refined into Celestite.



Eidolon
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Epic

A refined variant of shadow iron, considered a pure form of darkness turned metal. This metal retains a more transparent appearance than it might have previously, with the effect spreading more evenly through the material allowing for a near invisible look while in dim or darker areas.
 
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Legendary Metallurgy


Ignis'Aran
Blacksmith, Ornamentalist, Legendary

An ore found almost exclusively from volcanic regions or formerly active volcanoes. It is said to be a symbol of shifters back when they first roamed the world, holding the power of the sun itself within the dark coloured metal.
 
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