Blacksteel: Difference between revisions

From MassiveCraft Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
mNo edit summary
 
(22 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Info materials
{{Info materials
|officialname = Blacksteel
|officialname = Iron
|nicknames = Nightmetal, Shadowsteel.
|nicknames = Night [[Iron]], Ero-[[Steel]]
|origin = New Regalians
|category = Iron Family Metallurgy
|uses = Weaponry, Armor and Decoration.
|origin = [[Eronidas]]
|rarity = Uncommon.
|uses = Weapons, Armor
|accessibility = Nobility.
|rarity = Rare
|accessibility = Middle and Upper Classes
|}}
|}}
 
Blacksteel is a sophisticated alloy of [[Steel]] created by ancient [[Eronidas]] smiths back in their homeland of [[Guldar]]. Soon after the arrival of the Eronidas to wider [[Aloria]] following their exodus, 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 both are often heavy due to the material's traits upon forging.
A metal made from an unlikely source, Blacksteel has come a long way from its origin, Black Iron. Originally made by the Orcs and refined by Regalians, Blacksteel is without a doubt one of the Ailors’ great achievements. With its unique color and surprising durability, it comes as no surprise that the Ailor nobility treasures it as a luxury.  


==History==
==History==
Blacksteel stems from the discovery of Black Iron by Orcs in the Black Iron Tribelands in Daendroc, and from there, the introduction of the metal to the New Regalian culture of Ailor. Intrigued by the jet black color, and its strength, the New Regalians sought to refine the metal to be used in their swords and armour for both show and intimidation. The resulting product was called Blacksteel, a less crude, and more craftable form of the material. It was quickly found that the metal had lost the devastating damaging ability of its crude counterpart in the refining process, instead having an impressive durability. Blacksteel was promptly advertised as a luxury metal, and is currently sold at high prices to this day due to the tedious refining process.
Blacksteel was created millennia ago, its creation attributed to half a dozen smiths of ancient legend, during the era of city states warring with one another on Guldar. Some claim intervention from the Dragons, other suggest it was formed at the request of the [[Last City of the Living]], but it is clear that knowledge of Blacksteel was disseminated quickly. The Eronidas came to use it in many objects, giving the majority of such items to their best warriors and gladiators rather than the common class of warrior rallied from the population of a city. Blacksteel remained with the Eronidas during the [[Eronidas Exodus]], but due to its weight, the craft of how to make it was preserved though large quantities were not kept aboard the ships of the different fleets. When the Eronidas washed ashore across several regions, only the Eronidas in [[Southwynd]] largely lost access to Blacksteel due to a lack of proper materials, instead creating the material [[Blackiron]] to replace it. But, everywhere else, Blacksteel remained dominant in the Eronidas arsenal, and drew attention over time from outside parties. 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 holds a rich, raven-black color, and is a slightly lighter shade of black than the crude Black Iron, due to the New Regalians’ refining process. Blacksteel has a very glossy finish compared to other materials, adding to its value as a decorative metal in addition to being used in weaponry.
Blacksteel is an alloy of normal [[Steel]], created through the use of Eronidas forging 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===
===General Usage===
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 though sophisticated smiths have forged truly legendary blades from the substance. 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 or greatest Eronidas warriors of a Pol, while common soldiers or warriors may only afford one or two pieces made using the substance in their lifetime.  
Blacksteel is a strong metal that makes for very practical weapons for those who can afford to pay the steep price of the material.  Because the metal can be very expensive, most weapons forged from it are smaller. The biggest Blacksteel weapons are typically shortswords, though it is rumored that the Kades and other Higher Nobility have access to more expensive Blacksteel longswords. Blades forged from the metal will last far longer than  a sword of other materials. This makes the metal a favorite among individuals who constantly engage in swordfights, such as guards or nobility. However, such practicality does not exist in armor made from the metal. It takes a much larger amount of Blacksteel to create efficient suits of armor, and being as expensive as it is, Blacksteel armor is near unattainable by any but high nobility. However, the uses of Blacksteel are not limited to combat. There have been numerous accounts of the metal being used for decorative purposes such as jewelry and accents on furniture. On more uncommon occasions, the metal has been turned into cookery items.
 
===Abilities===
Blacksteel has a extreme durability that makes it difficult to severely dent, and even harder to break. Other than its unique jet black color, the metal lacks any special traits or abilities.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Blacksteel is most notable for its usage in the Regalian Army, with high ranking commanders wearing chest plates made of the material.
*Blacksteel was used to make the blade of the [[Artifact]] [[Liebensrächer]] for Arch Chancellor [[List_of_Regalian_Arch_Chancellors#Cedmir_I_&_Alexander_I_(205-216_AC)|Alexander the Giant]].
*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.
{{Materials}}
*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.
 
{{Weapons}}
 
{{Accreditation
{{Accreditation
|Writers = Suzzie
|Writers = HydraLana
|Processors = Shuikenai, Aespair, LumosJared, Shayin
|Processors = FireFan96, WaterDruppel, MantaRey
}}
}}
 
[[category:Materials]] [[category:Metals]] [[category:Iron Family Metallurgy]]
[[category:Materials]]

Latest revision as of 16:50, 11 November 2023

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

Blacksteel is a sophisticated alloy of Steel created by ancient Eronidas smiths back in their homeland of Guldar. Soon after the arrival of the Eronidas to wider Aloria following their exodus, 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 both are often heavy due to the material's traits upon forging.

History

Blacksteel was created millennia ago, its creation attributed to half a dozen smiths of ancient legend, during the era of city states warring with one another on Guldar. Some claim intervention from the Dragons, other suggest it was formed at the request of the Last City of the Living, but it is clear that knowledge of Blacksteel was disseminated quickly. The Eronidas came to use it in many objects, giving the majority of such items to their best warriors and gladiators rather than the common class of warrior rallied from the population of a city. Blacksteel remained with the Eronidas during the Eronidas Exodus, but due to its weight, the craft of how to make it was preserved though large quantities were not kept aboard the ships of the different fleets. When the Eronidas washed ashore across several regions, only the Eronidas in Southwynd largely lost access to Blacksteel due to a lack of proper materials, instead creating the material Blackiron to replace it. But, everywhere else, Blacksteel remained dominant in the Eronidas arsenal, and drew attention over time from outside parties. 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 Eronidas forging 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 though sophisticated smiths have forged truly legendary blades from the substance. 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 or greatest Eronidas warriors of a Pol, while common soldiers or warriors may only afford one or two pieces made using the substance in their lifetime.

Trivia


Accreditation
Writers HydraLana
Processors FireFan96, WaterDruppel, MantaRey
Last Editor HydraLana on 11/11/2023.

» Read more