Himmelmetall

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Himmelmetall (Bastonian: "Heaven Metal"), known to the dwarves of the Atlas Mountains as "Starbinding", is a curiously matte black metal discovered in limited mines throughout The North and northern portions of Estmarch. It is found in nearly pure ores and nuggets throughout those regions including The Deeps below those places.

Himmelmetall is unique among the magical metals as being first discovered and worked by humans - the techniques are attributed to the metalurge Brahm of Sterromere. It is particularly known for its high melting point, particular lack of ductility, and its peculiar resistance to magic, making it a popular material for the armour and shields of those who would count spellcasters among their enemies.

Himmelmetall unsurprisingly fundamentally resists enchanting. Doing so is possible (usually by inlaying enchanted metals of another kind into it), but even unenchanted its peculiar properties surrounding magic make this rare metal extremely valuable.