Material (Orichalcum)

Properties

Material Characteristics

Orichalcum is a bright golden metal that can be confused with gold by the uneducated. When compared to Gold the difference becomes stark, Orichalcum is like a ray of the sun that has become hardened into a metal.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Orichalcum is very warm to the touch lending credence to the idea that it is a metalized part of the sun. The metal is incredibly durable making it very good for weapons and armor. The metal is resistant to most forms of damage including acid in its purest form. Transforming it into a weapon, armor e.t.c weakens it a bit, but it is still very formidable. Orichalcum is nearly impossible to enchant as the metal seemingly rejects any form of arcane magic.

Geology & Geography

Orichalcum can be mined deep within certain volcanos. The intense heat from a volcano can superheat gold if the gold is pure enough its will transform into Orichalcum. Some wizards have attempted to artificially create Orichalcum to disastrous results.

History & Usage

Discovery

Orichalcum was first used over 500 years ago by paladin that refused to use or rely on magic in any form, but the divine. It was said that his armor shone like the sun.

Everyday use

Orichalcum is most commonly used for weapons, armor and on occasion jewelry

Type

Metal

Value

Orichalcum is 10x more valuable than Gold

Rarity

Orichalcum is the third rarest metal in existence

Odor

Orichalcum has no natural odor

Taste

Orichalcum has a metallic taste with a hint of sweetness

Color

bright golden metal, Orichalcum is like a ray of the sun that has become hardened into a metal.

Melting / Freezing Point

2,000

Common State

Solid