Saeranite

General Information

The signature ore from Mt. Saer, Saeranite is a highly valuable and durable ore suitable for a wide range of purposes. As of right now, Saeranite can only be found within Mt. Saer, making the resource extremely sought after by other kingdoms and nations. Saeranite generally forms within the base of the mountain and are plentiful underground beneath the base.

 Appearance 

It is defined by its signature ash grey coloration and glossy smooth surface that almost shifts the coloration to a milky white underneath the sun. Despite many referring to Saeranite as a metallic ore, the ore itself takes on an appearance and texture more akin to marble or granite. These same traits translate over to when they are refined and crafted.

 Usage 

Saeranite has the diversity of iron, while having durability and strength that excels even tungsten. They are most commonly used for weaponry and armor, Individuals who wear Saeranite armor or use Saeranite weaponry generally mean that they have great significance in some way, whether it be that they are of a high rank within the military or are highly successful veteran adventurers. Iron swords shatter when clashed hard enough against a Saeranite sword and arrows ricochet off Saeranite armor like a pebble to a steel door. Arrowheads crafted from Saeranite have also been experimented with, able to penetrate through iron armor with ease. However, the one major flaw of Saeranite is its weight. A full set of Saeranite armor can be far too heavy for most to adorn and use effectively, and a sword made of the metal requires tremendous strength and years of training at times to even hold properly. The only being in the material plane that has been able to utilize Saeranite to its fullest so far in history is Primius, who not only boasts a full set of Saeranite armor, but his signature legendary greatsword “Light Breaker.” Experimentation into creating lighter weight armor that retains protection close to its original forms are still being looked into today.

Although primarily an ore used for combat, Saeranite has its uses in other fields. Items that are made of Saeranite outside of combat are seen as high class luxuries and are charged for incredibly high prices outside of the city. Saeranite is also commonly used for architecture, such as for the Cathedral. The most common usage for the ore in terms of luxury goods though would be in creating high quality and durable statues.