05-02-2026, 08:02 PM
Meteoric Iron
Overview:
Meteoric Iron is a metal harvested from fallen meteorites. Typically arriving on predictable cycles from the heavens, it is a metal regarded highly for arms and armor of high status.
Description:
In a natural state, meteoric iron is found in small baubles and clusters from meteorites who survive their entry into the atmosphere. Usually being found in masses less than five kilograms, it lends a considerable rarity to the find. Consisting of a primordial sort of porous iron, it lends a harder and sturdier grain structure at the necessity of higher temperature forging.
When smelted by a skilled smith, meteoric iron achieves an extremely dark finish. It is able to be polished to a near mirror finish, lending a flashiness to ownership. Being harder than typical iron, it holds an edge better but is more prone to cracking when used as armor or heavy weaponry. Alloys of meteoric iron result in steels with a greater tensile strength than your typical, by around 10%.
Habitat:
Found all over the place, though typically scarce. Chronologically they are found most around yearly meteor showers; if one seems to land nearby, hundreds go searching.
Mechanics:
- Harder than standard Iron at the cost of increased brittleness. Holds an edge better, at risk of cracking.
- Extremely dark gray metal that can achieve a mirror-like sheen.
- Meteoric iron alloys of steel are 10% stronger overall than their counterparts.
- Found only during meteor showers, fetches a high price due to prestige.