Orichalcum (ore-eh-kal-cum)

Orichalcum, Orichalcon, Orikalkos, or Sunsteel is an alloy of several metals: pirmarily bronze and gold with a few other trace metals. Though simply combining these metals alone is not enough to create the metal Orichalcum. It is thought that the creation of this metal was taught to mortals some heavenly beings during times of great trouble and. The exact means of forging this particular metal is a closely guarded secret.
It is an exceedingly rare metal even more so than Adamantine and Mithril. It is thought to be the metal of the gods, as it is primarily used by Clerics and Paladins, whose orders are some of the few who know how to forge this miraculous metal. Tales tell of these weapons being unable to harm creatures of the world, only threatening outsiders that try to encroach on the world.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Orichalcum is a deep gold color that shimmers red in sunlight.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Orichalcum is surprisingly strong considering the metals that comprise it. Perfectly fit to be made into arms which is its primary function. It seems to sing when it strikes certain enemies. It has never been known to rust or deteriorate. Orichalcum is always found in weapon form, it is unknown if it simply does not make good armor or if it is too difficult and time consuming to produce a full set of armor made of it.
Orichalcum Weapon Properties

• Weapons made of Orichalcum can only harm creatures of the Aberration, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, and Undead varieties
• Weapons made of Orichalcum deal 2d4 bonus radiant damage

Type

Metal

Odor

Honeysuckle

Color

gold that shimmers red

Common State

Solid