General Information
Name: Veldstone
Class: Oreborn
Type: Mineral
Colour: Matte dark umber with streaks of tarnished brass
Smell: Earthy and faintly bitter when chipped; sharp mineral tang when heated
Description: Veldstone emerges in layered mineral bands within firm, weathered rock, commonly exposed through surface mining or shallow pit excavation. Its brittle, plate-like outer layers break away easily, revealing a dense metal-rich core. Though visually unremarkable, Veldstone’s refined metal forms backbone of human technology, tools and weaponary and is among most sought after materials for smiths of Keldrath.
Properties: High heat endurance and conductivity, high durability and stability, resistance to corrosion, though it dulls with long use unless treated.
Harvesting & Processing
Harvesting: The ore is mined in big chunks. Once fully extracted, its brittle shell are chipped away with a pick or wedge to expose the brassy interior that is then transported in Flaxroot baskets and can be directly processed further. Outer layers are discarded.
Processing: Flamor is essential in keeping very high temperatures needed for forging Veldstone. In peak temperatures, Veldstone can partially melt and ###additive### can be mixed in, before removing from heat. This process hardens Veldstone even further and is used for highest quality weapons. While glowing orange, shape with long, steady hammer strokes rather than abrupt blows to maintain grain integrity. When final shape is forged, tempering glowing hot Veldstone is possible in containers with Blackoil. Grithvine slivers are used to fine sharpen the edges if needed.
Storage: Very stable and durable, keep the cores in dry crates or Flaxroot baskets. Weapons remains stable but benefits from occasional oiling and sharpening to maintain its quality. Tools require very little maintenance.