Ghost Iron

Ghost Iron is very different from Iron, Cold Iron and even True Iron. It is given the Iron classification because no one is sure what it truly is.  Some have speculated that this mineral has taken hold of a soul of a spirit that died near its geode. Ghost Iron  has an etherial black look abou tit.  When forged it turns an etherial white. Ghost Iron is also known to be of a basis of making items more attuned to the Shadow Weave and the Shadowfell.

Properties

Material Characteristics

It appears to look etherial in nature similar to that of a ghost. On the etherial plane it is to have a very dark black iron like appearence. It even gives off a strange arcane energy around it.

Geology & Geography

It is unknown where this comes from or where it can be found at this time.

Origin & Source

Ancient Origins

Ghost Iron, a translucent iron with ethereal properties, originally emerged from the remnants of Zephyr'Lyra, the third moon of Stendaaris. The cataclysmic event that shattered Zephyr'Lyra imbued the iron with unique magical properties, allowing it to interact with the ethereal plane. For centuries, Ghost Iron was a rare and coveted material used in crafting weapons and tools effective against ethereal beings.

Recent Resurgence

Thirty-two years ago, an extraordinary event occurred when the Feywild began merging with the Material Plane. This convergence also involved the Ethereal Plane, resulting in a significant transformation of the once Blight Forest into a Fey overgrowth. During this period, a high abundance of Ghost Iron was discovered in forests with Fey ancestry. This resurgence of Ghost Iron is now believed to have originated from the Shadowfell, which was also drawn into the convergence.

New Theories

Modern scholars and mages propose that the new deposits of Ghost Iron in Fey-influenced forests have a different origin than previously thought. They hypothesize that the merging of the Feywild, Ethereal Plane, and Shadowfell during the convergence created new veins of Ghost Iron, infused with energies from all three planes. This unique combination of planar influences is believed to enhance the iron's ethereal properties and resistance to decay.

History & Usage

Discovery

The Wizards of Azion have discovered that this ore has the following extra properties. +6 Success on Enchantment / when broken into 10ths can replace any spell component regardless of gold value.

Everyday use

Despite its rarity, Ghost Iron remains a vital material in modern magical practices. Only a few significant deposits have been found, making it highly valuable. Its resurgence has reignited interest in the ancient lore and applications of Ghost Iron, particularly in creating artifacts designed to combat ethereal and shadowy threats.

Cultural Significance and Usage

The newfound abundance of Ghost Iron in Fey-influenced areas has also led to a cultural renaissance. Artifacts crafted from this iron are revered as symbols of the unique confluence of planes, representing the delicate balance and interconnectedness of the Feywild, Ethereal Plane, and Material World. These items are often used in rituals and ceremonies that honor the legacy of Zephyr'Lyra and the transformative power of the convergence event.

Reusability & Recycling

You can take any scrap metal to any Dwarf, Kobold , Goblin , or Gnome blacksmith, artificer, or even jeweler guild seek out scraps to help maintain their demands for their products.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Value

8 Raw Units of Ghost Iron is the equivlent 1 refined unit of Ghost Iron - This is the equivelent amount to 5000 Gold peices per refined unit.

Rarity

Very Rare

Taste

An unnaturally, mineralistic flavor profile that matches its profile.

Color

Ghostly/Eatherial black color.