Elven Steel, Singing Steel

Elven Steel: This lustrous golden metal emits beautiful bell-like tones when struck. An alloy of gold and mithril, elven steel was originally created by the elves, hence the name.
A weapon made of elven steel counts as alchemical silver for all purposes, including the –1 penalty on damage rolls with elven steel weapons. Most armor made of elven steel is treated as one category lighter (heavy armors are treated as medium, and medium armors are treated as light, but light armors are still treated as light). The armor or shield’s arcane spell failure chance is reduced by 5%, its maximum Dexterity bonus is increased by 1, and its armor check penalty is reduced by 1 (to a minimum of 0).
When wielding an elven steel weapon, shield, or item weighing at least 5 pounds, or wearing medium or heavy elven steel armor, the wielder or wearer can strike the elven steel as part of beginning a bardic performance. If the wielder can normally start a bardic performance as a standard action, he can do so as a move action instead. If the wielder can normally start a bardic performance as a move action, he can do so as a swift action instead. This ability does not function in the area of a silence spell or similar effect. After using the elven steel in this fashion, the steel must be carefully brushed to remove any lingering vibrations, a process that takes 10 minutes.
elven steel items are always masterwork; this cost is included in the price. elven steel has 20 hp per inch of thickness and hardness 10. Although formed partially from mithril, elven steel items weigh as much as their normal counterparts.
Type of Item Price Modifier Light armor +750 gp Medium armor+9,000 gp Heavy armor +12,000 gp Shield +7,000 gp Weapon +6,000 gp Other items +600 gp/lb.

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Metal