Cold Iron

Cold iron is an extremely rare material found in meteor crash sites. It is best known for its toxic effect on nature.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Cold iron is usually found in irregular, fist-sized, lumps in the cores of meteors. It has a gunmetal color with a slight bluish tinge and feels cold to the touch.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Cold iron is hard and brittle, and rapidly corrodes when exposed to high heat and moisture, much like regular iron.
It's most notable property is the corrupting effect it has on nature, killing plant life and driving away animals in its vicinity.

Origin & Source

Cold iron is in only found in meteorite deposits.

History & Usage

Industrial Use

Cold iron can only be worked at extremely low temperatures, often avoinding even being heated, due to its tendency to break down rapidly when done so.

Refinement

Cold iron must be worked by a special technique known to a single dwarven stronghold.

Manufacturing & Products

Cold iron is most often used to create weapons and amulets, which are highly effective against fey and their natural abilities.

Environmental Impact

Cold iron kills plant life in an radius around its deposits. Plants wither and day in a matter of months, eventually corroding to ash. Animals tend to avoid areas where cold iron can be found.

Distribution

Storage

Cold iron is best stored in cool, dry locations to prevent its corrosion.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Rarity

Extremely rare

Color

Gunmetal with a slightly bluish tinge

Common State

Solid