Mundane Metals
Iron and Steel
Iron is the most commonly used metal for weaponry, and a common material in construction. Iron ore can be found all over the continent, but the best iron is said to come from
Zabria. Other major exporters of iron are
Wejnazeer, and
Sadvogravia.
Steel is one of the best common metals to make arms and armor from.
Tin and Bronze
Bronze, an alloy of tin and copper, has largely been retired in favor of the more abundant iron or even stronger steel, but can still be found in places where forging knowledge is scarce.
Wejnazeer is one of the largest exporters of tin.
Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Silver, gold, and platinum are valued metals for their use in jewelry, thanks to their pleasing appearance. They are accepted as currency in almost every nation, though some nations lean more towards one or another due to availability.
Special Metals
Cold Iron
Cold iron is a form of iron that has been shaped without the use of excessive heat. Instead, flecks of iron are extracted from ore directly and hammered and shaped directly. It tends to be a far inferior metal compared to any other smelted variety, even copper. Despite this, it can sometimes be used for making charms, bracelets, and weaponry - it is said to ward off evil, and harm them more than a normal blade might.
Bloodsteel
Bloodsteel is a foul form of iron and steel created from the blood of living beings in rituals that bind a fragment of each and every soul to the metal. The dark rituals and methods by which blood can be refined to steel is a feat perfected by the demons of the Abyss. What results is an incredibly potent material that acts as a powerful source and conduit of magic. It is said that the types of creatures whose blood is used has a major effect on the properties of the weapon, and each tends to be unique.
The exact methodology to create bloodsteel is forbidden knowledge in most cultures, as it can take thousands of humans to make a simple sword. The demon prime
Lumex is said to have an extensive collection of bloodsteel forged weapons of various makes. Considering her immense size, each would have likely been created at the cost of hundreds of thousands of mortal souls.
Archgold
Archgold is a blackened metal that boasts superior enchantability, but is nearly impossible to recycle or reforge.
Mithral
Mithral is a white-silver metal that is very lightweight, and only marginally weaker than steel when alloyed together. It is highly sought after for armor, allowing its wearer the flexibility of lightweight armor without endangering themselves.
Truesteel
Truesteel is an incredibly rare metal that is incredibly durable, and many times lighter than steel. It glows slightly in the dark. It holds an edge extraordinarily well, and is one of the most sought after materials for weaponry.
