Rhadanthium
Rhadanthium is the mysterious metal ore that ultimately comprises certain weaponry, armor, and other items of legend by the same name. It cannot be replicated by man, and its source was long thought lost to the Ages. However, during my research, I came across two secondhand reports of the discovery of a vein of Rhadanthium ore in The Lost Lands.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Both the ore and the metal are darkly iridescent in appearance, with an oily sheen to them.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Rhadanthium is virtually indestructible as a metal, and can be made into extremely sharp blades, among other things. Those with the necessary expertise can smith or otherwise use it to create many different items, with seemingly magical qualities. However, it is a skill that may be lost to the Ages, so such tales of magic are not to be relied upon.
Origin & Source
Rhadanthium is known by The Athenaeum to be an essential element of our world, as well as the ore itself, and ultimately, the metal made from that ore. It is theorized that, during the most seismic times of the Desolation, Rhadanthium ore worked its way from the planet's inner core, to closer to the surface. But this is a theory only. The fact remains that the only objects known to be made of Rhadanthium pre-date the Desolation, and are quite rare.
History & Usage
Manufacturing & Products
There are 15 items made from Rhadanthium that are believed to be in use today:
1 - A staff
2 - A trident
3 - A bow with accompanying arrows (5)
4 - A woman's breastplate
5 - A necklace
6 - A warrior's helmet
7 - A set of light armor
8 - A set of heavy armor
9 - An axe
10 - A pen
11 - A horn
12 - A hand-and-a-half sword
13 - A dagger
14 - A rod
15 - A scythe (see A Rhadanthium Scythe) This humble scholar continues to pursue more detailed information about these items. Admittedly, there are so many rumors regarding their various "magic" characteristics, it has been difficult to separate truth from fiction.
1 - A staff
2 - A trident
3 - A bow with accompanying arrows (5)
4 - A woman's breastplate
5 - A necklace
6 - A warrior's helmet
7 - A set of light armor
8 - A set of heavy armor
9 - An axe
10 - A pen
11 - A horn
12 - A hand-and-a-half sword
13 - A dagger
14 - A rod
15 - A scythe (see A Rhadanthium Scythe) This humble scholar continues to pursue more detailed information about these items. Admittedly, there are so many rumors regarding their various "magic" characteristics, it has been difficult to separate truth from fiction.
Type
Ore/Mineral
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Color
Darkly Iridescent
Common State
solid
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