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{{Info materials
{{Info materials
|image = noimg.png
|officialname = Iron
|officialname = Black Iron
|nicknames = Night Iron, Ero-Steel
|nicknames = Dark Iron
|proficiency = [[Iron Family Metallurgy]]
|proficiency = Requires 30 points in [[Smithing]]
|origin = [[Eronidas]]
|origin = [[New Regalians]]
|uses = Weapons, Armor
|uses = Weaponry, Armor, and Decoration
|rarity = Rare
|rarity = Exceptionally Rare
|accessibility = Middle and Upper Classes
|accessibility = Nobility/Player Orders
|}}
|}}
Few weapons inspire more fear on the battlefield than those forged of Blacksteel. Its black shine and smooth finish is an elegant departure from the [[Black Iron]] it is refined from. From its unparalleled durability and strength, it is easily one of the [[Ailor’s]] most notable military achievements. A sign of great status, Blacksteel is forged into the iconic weaponry of distinguished generals and the jeweller of only the most elite of Ailor.
Blacksteel is a sophisticated alloy of [[Steel]] created by [[Eronidas]] smiths with the help of [[Ailor]] knowledge. As a result of this blend of racial knowledge, the metal rapidly grew in notoriety and is now highly sought after by skilled warriors seeking to make a visual statement. The material is commonly used in weapons and armor because of this fact, and appears more frequently in heavy weapons given the material’s own heavy nature, and used sparingly in armor.


==History==
==History==
Blacksteel owes its creation to the same expedition that led to [[Dark Ungwar]] [[Orcs]] discovering Black Iron. In the year 270 AC, a group of scouts ventured into eastern [[Daen]] in the hopes of finding a new site to mine [[Ferr-Iron]] to supply [[Regalia]]. By mistake, these Ailor unearthed a dark metal like they had never seen before. Intrigued by their findings they moved to leave the region and return with better equipment for better excavation. Unfortunately, there were unaware that they had entered into the territory of the Dark Ungwar Orc tribes. Forced into two groups, only one half of the team escaped alive while the others were killed by the pursuing Orcs. The Ailor that escaped still carried samples of the metal with them. Seeking to try and recover some of their lost money, they sold the material to [[Regalian]] smiths who experimented with the material but in their process, helped refine the material into a better quality metal called Blacksteel. However, it quickly became clear that true Blacksteel was extremely difficult to create. Any blacksmith lesser than a grandmaster in their trade would simply produce a metal that shattered after a few swings, just like Black Iron. Due to the skill level required to create Blacksteel, the material remains rare to this day and is only sold at very high prices in a standing trade dea; established with the Dark Ungwar Orcs to produce the raw black ore.
Blacksteel is a relatively recent material in the history of [[Metallurgy]] in [[Aloria]], but it has an older history than many might think. Cruder versions, now known as Blackiron, were common among the Eronidas during their final decades of life on [[Guldar]], and in their early decades within [[Daen]]. However, as the Eronidas came into greater contact with the Ailor, other [[Races]] and various [[Cultures]], their smiths yearned to improve their now old metal. It was the Eronidas smith Labas Adda-Kabid, who reached the [[City of Regalia]] in 40 AC, who would ultimately begin this transformation. Learning Ailor forging techniques, as well as acquiring a wide range of new materials, Labas forged the first Blacksteel blade in 60 AC and rapidly helped to spread knowledge of it back home among his people. By 80 AC, Blackiron had been rendered extinct as a substance, and the Eronidas completely embraced Blacksteel objects for use during their warring. Ailor smiths in Regalia also benefited from Labas’ efforts, and the unique blades the Eronidas forged rapidly caught the eyes of many. As a result, the material became popular among those who could afford it and, while it was never a secret, soon the knowledge of forging Blacksteel had expanded out to the broader world. Today, Blacksteel sees use in the weapons and armor of warriors across Aloria, its near-black coloration a formidable, sleek, and often menacing addition to any person’s arsenal.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
===Appearance===
Blacksteel is iconic for its jet black, almost raven, coloring and is only slightly less dark than Black Iron. The metal is known to be naturally lustrous and glints brightly when exposed to any light source. This shine only adds to the metal’s value.
Blacksteel is an alloy of normal [[Steel]], created through the use of a combination of Eronidas and Ailor techniques. The material has an extremely dark grey coloration, bordering black, hence the material’s name. It can also be polished to a sophisticated shine.
===General Usage===
===General Uses===
Due to the long forging process and the amount of material required to create true Blacksteel, the material remains extremely expensive. The material is so expensive in fact, that most weapons forged are no bigger than the average shortsword. Weapons of these sizes are generally seen as fairly priced with the little amount of maintenance they require. With the Kade Family’s wealth, along with only a few of the most elite noble families, are able to afford weapons ranging to the size of longswords only on occasion. While a suit of armor made of Blacksteel is hypothetically possible, it would be so expensive to create that the Royal Family themselves would lose a sizable chunk of their income to create such a suit of armor, rendering the mere idea impractical. Outside weaponry, Blacksteel has been used to create fine jewelry of noble woman and accent the furniture of other aristocratic Regalians. There are even sparse accounts of kitchenware being crafted from the expensive material.
Blacksteel is commonly used in weapons and armor, as it is far more durable than regular Steel. The material is heavier however and thus often sees use in blunt, heavy weaponry. When it is used in armor, it often accentuates or  is made to plate only certain parts of the body. The material can grow expensive when existing in large quantities, leaving full Blacksteel suits or arsenals for the nobility, while common soldiers or warriors may only afford one or two pieces made using the substance in their lifetime.  
===Abilities===
Blacksteel’s unique durability makes it very resistance to denting to the point where most swords are unable to leave little more than a scratch on the material. Blades made of blacksteel will dull extremely slowly and hardly requires more than two sharpenings in an entire lifetime. However, in order to sharpen the material, it must be brought to a blacksmith who possess a Blacksteel grindstone- for no other metal could sharpen the material in a timely fashion. Other than its imposing look and durability, Blacksteel possesses no other special traits or abilities.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Weapons made from Blacksteel are often passed down as heirlooms in Noble families, and even on occasion a common family that managed to get ahold of such a weapon.
*Blacksteel piping is a recent development and is largely being used in the construction of dark-toned or gloomy architecture. As such, it is extremely niche and has to be specifically commissioned.
*In Regalia it’s considered dangerous and foolish to carry Blacksteel in public. Muggings over such valuable weapons are a constant threat for anyone who owns a Blacksteel weapon.
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|Writers = HydraLana
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Revision as of 22:20, 18 December 2021

Blacksteel
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Materials
Official Name Iron
Common Nicknames Night Iron, Ero-Steel
Origin Eronidas
Uses Weapons, Armor
Rarity Rare
Accessibility Middle and Upper Classes

Blacksteel is a sophisticated alloy of Steel created by Eronidas smiths with the help of Ailor knowledge. As a result of this blend of racial knowledge, the metal rapidly grew in notoriety and is now highly sought after by skilled warriors seeking to make a visual statement. The material is commonly used in weapons and armor because of this fact, and appears more frequently in heavy weapons given the material’s own heavy nature, and used sparingly in armor.

History

Blacksteel is a relatively recent material in the history of Metallurgy in Aloria, but it has an older history than many might think. Cruder versions, now known as Blackiron, were common among the Eronidas during their final decades of life on Guldar, and in their early decades within Daen. However, as the Eronidas came into greater contact with the Ailor, other Races and various Cultures, their smiths yearned to improve their now old metal. It was the Eronidas smith Labas Adda-Kabid, who reached the City of Regalia in 40 AC, who would ultimately begin this transformation. Learning Ailor forging techniques, as well as acquiring a wide range of new materials, Labas forged the first Blacksteel blade in 60 AC and rapidly helped to spread knowledge of it back home among his people. By 80 AC, Blackiron had been rendered extinct as a substance, and the Eronidas completely embraced Blacksteel objects for use during their warring. Ailor smiths in Regalia also benefited from Labas’ efforts, and the unique blades the Eronidas forged rapidly caught the eyes of many. As a result, the material became popular among those who could afford it and, while it was never a secret, soon the knowledge of forging Blacksteel had expanded out to the broader world. Today, Blacksteel sees use in the weapons and armor of warriors across Aloria, its near-black coloration a formidable, sleek, and often menacing addition to any person’s arsenal.

Characteristics

Appearance

Blacksteel is an alloy of normal Steel, created through the use of a combination of Eronidas and Ailor techniques. The material has an extremely dark grey coloration, bordering black, hence the material’s name. It can also be polished to a sophisticated shine.

General Uses

Blacksteel is commonly used in weapons and armor, as it is far more durable than regular Steel. The material is heavier however and thus often sees use in blunt, heavy weaponry. When it is used in armor, it often accentuates or is made to plate only certain parts of the body. The material can grow expensive when existing in large quantities, leaving full Blacksteel suits or arsenals for the nobility, while common soldiers or warriors may only afford one or two pieces made using the substance in their lifetime.

Trivia

  • Blacksteel piping is a recent development and is largely being used in the construction of dark-toned or gloomy architecture. As such, it is extremely niche and has to be specifically commissioned.

Accreditation
Writers HydraLana
Processors FireFan96, WaterDruppel, MantaRey
Last Editor Firefan96 on 12/18/2021.

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