Aurikh

Aurikh Metal is a golden-bronze metal alloy comprised of mostly Aurichalcum ore with the addition of iron ore and carbon in the form of coal.

Aurichalcum ore is a naturally flexible metal found only on the Isle of Elhaíg and although being among the lightest of metals with very little innate strength, it can be combined with iron and carbon in order to increase its resilience and hardness. Unlike most other metals, Aurichalcum is highly heat resistant and cannot be forged using traditional furnaces. Instead, the metal must be submerged in lava for many hours before it is hot enough to be forged.

Aurikh metal is a staple of the Elven culture as it's frequently used for the intricately decorative armour used by the Aringar as well as for knives and daggers used in ceremonies.

Aurikh metal is typically seen as being made from slithers of entwined metal strands which are woven together in intricate patterns and plated with a harder leaf-shaped scale that protects the inner structure from damage.

Though it can be sharpened during the forging process, the edges are quickly dulled with use and the composition of the metal makes it difficult to grind back once cooled.

The armour forged with Aurikh metal is often trimmed in Black Iron in order to add additional defensive properties.