Leaf ore

Leaf ore¹ is a kind of metal which is especially common in western Adynía, though it's found in small amount elsewhere as well. It's mostly used to make emerald steel².

History & Usage

Discovery

Núrakic Elves were the first to use leaf ore around 8000 years ago, obtaining it from either streams or exposed veins in the hills of Núrak.

Everyday use

Though it's sometimes used for ornaments, belt buckles, brooches and such, leaf ore is mostly used to used to make emerald steel for weapons and arms. Such equipment is especially popular in Núrak and, to lesser extend, the Sikíron Empire and Kingdom of Marissía.

Refinement

Refined leaf ore is commonly known as emerald steel, due to its lustrous olive-green appearance.

¹Original icelandic: laufgrýti
²Icelandic: smaragðsstál

Type

Metal

Taste

Metallic, with a hint of apple.

Color

Dull green; emerald steel is lustrous olive-green.

Related Locations

• Larúnas
• Núrak