Iron
Iron is usually seen as a fairly innocent metal. However, to vampires, it is a pretty damaging and very effective at stripping powers and abilities. Notably, iron effects blood-based effects and powers, and the weakening remains for several days after the initial exposure.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Iron is a shiny, dull silver metal. It can be very lustrous when polished.
Physical & Chemical Properties
When most people touch iron, it is fairly cold unless heated. However, if one has the blood of a vampire, the metal feels heated from the inside.
Interestingly, when a vampire is exposed to iron, they become drained and their abilities become near-powerless (if exposed for countless days). Some vampires describe it like getting their powers sucked away, while others describe it like their powers are being burned from the sun.
Interestingly, when a vampire is exposed to iron, they become drained and their abilities become near-powerless (if exposed for countless days). Some vampires describe it like getting their powers sucked away, while others describe it like their powers are being burned from the sun.
History & Usage
Everyday use
Iron is used in many things; from cookware to weapons to nails to tools.
Cultural Significance and Usage
There have been some reported cases about "vampire cleansing rituals" that use iron, however any facts about these rituals are unknown at the moment.
Industrial Use
Iron often gets turned into steel for everyday items such as nails, hinges, doorknobs, etc.
Refinement
The ore is often smelted, sometimes with other metals if one wishes to experiment.
Manufacturing & Products
Blades, cylinders, corkscrews, base sheets, etc.
Reusability & Recycling
Most iron, after being made into an object, can often be smelted again. However, one needs to be aware of any extra metals mixed with the iron to safely do such.
Distribution
Law & Regulation
Werewolf-oriented organizations have tried limiting the usage of iron in weapons, considering werewolves have stopped directly hunting vampires. Some of these communities are known for stirring up lies and conspiracies to be latched upon by others in an effort to prevent the use in weapons.
Fe
Type
Metal
Rarity
Common
Odor
Odorless, but if smelt by a vampire, they describe it as being similar to the smell of burning skin
Taste
Cold and metallic, like blood
Color
Shiny, dull silver
Common State
Solid
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