Gold

Gold is a rare and precious metal found in the fantasy realm, valued not just for its beauty but also for its use in alchemy. It is said to possess powerful magical properties that imbue it with a warm, radiant energy, capable of catalyzing transformations in other materials. In alchemy it's believed to have the ability to purify and perfect base metals, to transmute them into a higher state. It is found in veins deep within the earth, and only mined and smelted by skilled and knowledgeable alchemist, who know how to handle the material properly. It's characteristic yellow color and its malleability makes it ideal for use in creating elixirs, potions, and other alchemical compounds.