Mithril

Also called Veritargentum, and True Silver.

Overview

The metal called Mithril by the Elves is known by a variety of names, and universally acknowledged for its silvery beauty.

Origins and Source

From: The Ley of Akyris, 100CY :[Apollo] in competition with his twin sister Artemis sought to determine who among them would be the deity of archery. Each proposed to set three arrows against three targets of the other's choosing. Whomsoever won would be the Master of Archery. In the process, Apollo forged pure sunlight into silver arrows - being Truest silver, which the Elves of Artemis called Mithril. With these arrows he won the competition - despite the efforts of his sister. Apollo then permitted the Elves to master Mithril themselves, and they shot beams of it into the the hottest of volcanoes around the earth - producing the veins of Mithril found today.

Magical Effects

It is MAGICAL and cannot be forged normally but requires far higher heat in the forge to refine and heat it. It is rumored Black Forges are the only forges capable of heating mithril to the level needed in order to work the metal.

Weight Effects

Chain mail made from this metal is effectively weightless.

Armor Effects

Mithril acts as the basis for +4 armor.

Weapon Effects

The metal acts as the basis for +2 weaponry.

Price Effect

Price of Mithril tems are 1000 times the normal price for the item.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Mithril is highly resistant to crushing and puncturing damage.

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Alchemical Symbol for Mithril - remembering the piercing of the target by Apollo

Color

Silver

Boiling / Condensation Point

4,297 °C.

Melting / Freezing Point

2,701 °C/