Durnan

Building Empires and breaking kingdoms, Durnan is the blessed metal of Ohn'Tah, and is incredibly resilient to physical damage and Arcane Energy. All Disciples wield weapons and armor of Durnan. Durnan has been the cause of a great many wars within the Rip, as the limited resource is one of the best ways to slay demons. The Draconic Empire has a current monopoly of most Durnan mines.
It is said that Durnan is Ohn'Tah's blood, its last gift to the world.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Durnan is a deep red metal, many times stronger than steel. It seems to absorb light that is shined on it, and is deceptively light.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Durnan is slightly warm to the touch, blessed with Ohn'Tah's will. It burns demons to be touched by it. It is many times stronger than steel, and is resistant to the forces of the Arcane.

Geology & Geography

Durnan is found in locations that have a large amount of ambient Arcane Energies.

Origin & Source

Durnan is found in dusty looking red ore.

Life & Expiration

Durnan does not deteriorate, and any arcane energy within it disperses quickly.

History & Usage

History

Durnan is the holy metal of all civilization, and has always been used to forge weapons and armor, so long as it has been found.

Discovery

The Ancients first found Durnan within the deserts, and forged the Kohatak, the Giant Killers.

Everyday use

Durnan is used as weaponry or armor.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Durnan is a symbol of wealth, and is viewed as holy by most cultures within the Rip for its abilities to repel and even burn demons.

Industrial Use

Durnan is hammered into shape by smiths, after being heated with dragon fire.

Refinement

Durnan Ore must be smelted to acquire pure durnan.

Manufacturing & Products

All things made from metal can be made from Durnan.

Hazards

Dragon flame often kills amateur smiths who try to work with Durnan before they are ready.

Environmental Impact

Dragon Flame scorches the land, leaving behind Arcane Energy. The use of dragons to refine and smith Durnan often leads to the enslavement of the Dragon.

Reusability & Recycling

Durnan is fully recyclable, able to be melted down and remade.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Draconains have a monopoly on the market, and control most trade because of this.

Storage

It is stored like all other metals.

Law & Regulation

Durnan may be transported only in caravans guarded by at least one squad of Legionnaires per ten pounds of Durnan.

Type

Elemental / Molecular

Value

Durnan is extremely valuable, especially against the Demonic Menace.

Rarity

Durnan is a rare metal.

Odor

As Durnan is blessed by Ohn'Tah, it smells of Godly Ichor, the blood of Ohn'Tah its last gift to the world.

Taste

Durnan tastes of Hellfire, and Divine Wrath.

Color

Deep Red

Common State

Solid