Arcane Steel
The True Enchantment Metal
A metal rests on the Blacksmith's table, its blue surface crackling with energy. The charge in the air is enough to raise the hairs on the back of one's neck, warning them of the unknown power that this small block of ore holds. Master Dwarves of all ages gather around, staring in awe at this simple piece of metal, envious of the one that was asked to smelt such a precious metal. While not the same as Adamantite in their hearts, to forge Arcane Steel is an honor and a blessing.
Arcane Steel is one of the many special metals in Isekai, although it is by far the rarest. Referred to as the True Enchantment metal, the blue of this metal is similar to Frost Steel, but the crackling magical energy proves it as what it truly is. Only the most experienced of Enchanters dare use this metal for their work, but the royal lineage of the Elven Kingdom covets this metal above all others.
This metal is shrouded in mystery due to its scarcity, but it is well-known that this metal serves as a perfect base for all enchantments. Things created from this metal have innate magics that no one quite knows the true nature of. Few other than the Elves dare dabble with enchanting such a metal, making items created from Arcane Steel even rarer than the metal itself. Only through the forging of the Dwarves and the enchanting of the Elves can this shining ore reach its true potential.
Properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
Arcane Steel is innately magical, even in a raw state. The forging and refining of this metal somewhat enhance those properties, allowing items made from Arcane Steel to be the perfect base for enchantments. It is said that this metal empowers enchantments placed upon it, often elevating the enchantments beyond the skill of the original enchanter, creating truly powerful items.
This metal is often used for weapons and armor because it gives these items innate abilities. Weapons strike with a terrific power that can overwhelm any type of defense. Armor made from Arcane Steel is considered to be some of the strongest as it can repel most attacks before the attack even touches the armor.
Because of the properties granted to items created from Arcane Steel, rarely are the items kept and used by those that create them. Weapons and armor created from this metal are highly coveted by those races that may not have much magical ability themselves or by those whose magic is weak. While the Elves are often the creators of these items, they do not often use them themselves, but this mindset changed greatly during the Eldritch War when the magical properties of the items aided Mages and other spellcasters.
Geology & Geography
Arcane Steel is extremely rare and difficult to find in Isekai as it appears in very few places throughout the world. An area must have been touched by powerful magic to have a source of Arcane Steel, which greatly limits where the metal can be found. Some believe it may be possible to find Arcane Steel in areas where a Dragon's Last Flight ended or in the Deadzones, but both of these areas pose some risk for average Adventurers so this claim has not been confirmed.
Type
Metal
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Color
Blue, similar in color to Frost Steel, but crackling with magical energy
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This is a very interesting material. I have something that is a kind of similar in my world as well and I call it Bakal. Maybe you can check it out and tell me what you think. I would link the article, but I have no idea how to do that yet.