Ithilnaur (S."Moon-fire")
Ithilnaur is a favorite alloy of the Elves made from mithril and other metals combined at very high heat. Once cooled to a nearly solid state in ingot form, it is hammered into an...
Ithilnaur is a favorite alloy of the Elves made from mithril and other metals combined at very high heat. Once cooled to a nearly solid state in ingot form, it is hammered into an...
Ithilnaur is a favorite alloy of the Elves made from mithril and other metals combined at very high heat. Once cooled to a nearly solid state in ingot form, it is hammered into an elongated shape to compress the lattice structure, folded and hammered again. Periodic rewarming is done in a small enchanted furnace standing nearby. For weapons of this alloy, the refolding is done literally dozens of times, in essence creating an extremely strong laminate. Edges and additional reinforcements are fused to the rough blade, and the Elven smiths then carefully cool the metal to room temperature before the sharpening and polishing phases. Ithilnaur is surprisingly common in Moria, where it is used for prized coin and grand armaments. Elsewhere it is rarer. Like ithildin, since the alloy contains mithril, it looks like beautifully pure celeb. It is a fabulously strong substance, combining titanium and other metals with the mithril, which is very hard, maintains a superbly keen edge, and yet is somewhat flexible, perfect for weapons and armor.