Blood Steel

The draconic metal of choice. Just like the name, the metal is red as blood. It is used in many things, from armor, and weapons, to accents on draconic clothing, and decor. Though its demand is nowhere near that of Theosite, the fact that it is something more makes it a pricier substance, allowing it to still generate a profit for the draconic nations.

Properties

Material Characteristics

The metal itself is blood red. Around the edges, it is almost transparent. Its sturdiness is second only to theosite.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Once forged, it is very difficult to melt the material, or even make it malleable. When held in the sun, under its surface seems to stir, and shift, almost like a pool of blood.

Compounds

It is created as a result of mixing even amounts of molten Theosite, and Scale Stone.

History & Usage

History

It was first created in the second age, when a draconin smith tripped, and dropped his theosite ingots into a pool of molten scale stone. The ingots melted, and mixed to create something new. Its dark red color gave it the name Blood Steel. Its demand did not escalate until years later, after the Doh'garus military took notice of its durability, which exceeded even theosite.
Other nations heard of this, and would pay just as much as they paid for Theosite. The demand was much lower, and it was sold in lesser volumes causing its profit to be nowhere near that of Midor's theosite trade. Over the centuries, it has become as material that is associated with the draconin in the same way that Theosite is associated with the dwarves of Midor.

Everyday use

It is used the same ways as theosite. From weapons, and armor, to everyday decor.

Industrial Use

The metal is made when theosite ingots are dropped into a pool of molten scale stone. The materials are mixed, and kept at a temperature of around four thousand degrees. It is kept at that temperature by a draconin male's flaming breath.

Distribution

Trade & Market

It is sold exclusively by the draconic nations as both an industrial material, and a luxury.

Type

Metal

Value

One cubic foot of this material costs 200 TC (Around 600 USD)

Rarity

It is rarer than theosite simply because it is made from the mixing of theosite, and one other material.

Color

dark red.

Melting / Freezing Point

Melts at 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Related Species

• Draconin