Star Metal
Star metal
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A huge chunk of star metal, value approximately 73,000 gp.
Star Metal
History[1][2]
Aliases
Starfall Ore
Locations
Realmspace
Physical properties
Material type
Hardstone[3][4]
Star metal, also known as starfall ore,[2] was the name in the Realms for a metallic meteorite.[1][5]
Contents
Description
Applications
Appendix
Appearances
References
Description
Star metal was the leftover material from the impact of an object fallen from space. It was extremely rare and in high demand because it could be forged with common metals to make durable weapons of great strength.[1][5] When found, these stones were usually small, about thumb-sized, though ogre-head-sized pieces were known to have been discovered.[5]
A chunk of star metal weighing 1 lb (0.45 kg), was valued at about 10,000 gp.[3][4]
Applications
Alloyed with common metals, this material increased the strength, sharpness, flexibility, and durability of weapons, making them ideal for enchantment.[4]
Star metal was reputed to enhance the strength and duration of any enchantments placed on blades that included it, but it was difficult to prove such claims.[4] One confirmed case of this type of weapon improvement was in the storm star weapons of ancient Netheril.[2]
In addition to weapon smithing, tiny pieces were sometimes sliced and polished for inlay work.[1][5]
Appendix
Appearances
Video games
Gateway to the Savage Frontier • Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
References
Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 142. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
BioWare (June 2001). Designed by Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. Black Isle Studios.
Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 141. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 127. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 51. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Star_metal
Type
Stone