Starmetal

A rare metal from the stars with a divine affinity for magic

Properties

Material Characteristics

Raw Starmetal comes from rocks from the sky. These rocks fall at such a speed that they leave a crater around their landing point. These "Fallingstars" contain / are made of raw Starmetal. Starmetal can be found in the ground or underwater but it is believed that these units of Starmetal once fell from the sky as well. Starmetal is blue in color with its shade being determind by its solidity, the darker the ore the harder it is. Once Starmetal is refined it can be pounded to any solidity softer / shade lighter than the original. Starmetal ore has a more matte look / feel to it where as refined Starmetal can be almost reflective enough to be used as a mirror.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Starmetal, when touched, is inexplicably cold and gives off a subtle, constant vibration. Starmetal is safe to handle but is toxic to ingest. Starmetal has a "natural" affinity for magic and easily becoming magically infused.

Geology & Geography

Raw Starmetal can be found in meteorites, aka "Fallingstars," that have landed on Ümbria. These meteorites have landed throughout Ümbria.

Origin & Source

Raw Starmetal can only be found in meteorites, aka "Fallingstars," that have made it through the Ümbria's atmosphere and landed on the planet.

History & Usage

History

Starmetal, and the meteorites they come from, has been seen by many people and cultures as sign from the gods, for good and ill. The Fallingstars have been interpreted as predicting good harvests, favor in battle, a coming death, blessing a marriage, etc. Finding Starmetal or being given some as a gift is seen as good luck and is an almost univerally prized gift. Throughout history Starmetal have been viewed as tokens of friendship whether raw or incorporated into jewelry or an adorning piece of a larger gift. More recently the militarized possibilities have been realized turning refined Starmetal into high-grade weaponry and armor as well as magically infused items (due to its affinity for magic). The items/weapons given by the gods/goddesses before and during The gods War were "made" using Starmetal in some form.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Starmetal, and the meteorites they come from, has been seen by many people and cultures as sign from the gods, for good and ill. The Fallingstars have been interpreted as predicting good harvests, favor in battle, a coming death, blessing a marriage, etc. Finding Starmetal or being given some as a gift is seen as good luck and is an almost univerally prized gift.

Refinement

Before it can be used in weapons, armor, jewelry, etc. Starmetal ore must be refined into Starmetal inna very similar process as iron. Starmetal must be heated in special Starmetal forges and then be pounded into shape to be used as weapons, armor, jewelry, etc.

Hazards

If ingested Starmetal is highly toxic and can kill a man in less than a day.

Type

Metal

Value

High

Rarity

Very Rare

Odor

Starmetal has a very faint mint like smell to it.

Color

Blue (shade ranging from deep, dark blue to a light, sky blue)

Melting / Freezing Point

Starmetal melts at around 4,000°F.

Common State

Solid

Related Species

• gods/goddesses