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<blockquote data-quote="Celebrim" data-source="post: 7001318" data-attributes="member: 4937"><p>Yes, it is a metal. 'Adamant-' is one of the standard trope fantasy metals noted for its extreme hardness without being brittle. Wolverine (the Marvel comic book character) has 'Adamantium claws', which are presumably of the same stuff as the D&D metal. The metals extremely high metaling point and crystalline nature (presumably something like tungsten carbide, but far more durable) makes it extremely difficult to cast, and almost impossible to reforge once cast into an object. Typically the metal is both rare, difficult to obtain (buried very deeply in the earth, far below the levels normally mined), and the secrets of manipulating it known only to a few - in fantasy, usually Dwarves. </p><p></p><p>References to the metal are actually Older than Dirt. It's been the go to magic metal of choice for centuries.</p><p></p><p>For druids, the heaviest possible armor is 'hide', and so you'll be wanting to look not for magical metals but magical hides that impart special qualities to the armor. For example, armor made of dragon hide might resist the elements associated with the dragon (or dragon breath specifically), and may have a higher than normal AC owing to its superior strength. </p><p></p><p>I'd not at all be surprised if special hides or special hide armors have been officially published.</p><p></p><p>Other common fantasy metals:</p><p>Mithril - 'Magic silver', it's silver that is stronger and lighter than steel. From the Lord of the Rings, and it sets most of the Tropes associated with magic metal in fantasy.</p><p>Orichalcum - 'Magic gold'. It's gold that has some magical property, such a storing magic, repelling magic, or being able to be forged into high strength weapons and armor. Like Adamantine, it's Older than Dirt. I think Homer actually mentions it as the magic metal of Atlantis. </p><p>Galvorn - 'Flexible Metal'. Also from Tolkien, can be used to make metal cloths and other pliant materials (such as whips). </p><p>Cavorite - 'Floating Metal'. It's metal that exhibits anti-gravity properties. From HG Wells. </p><p>Dura- 'High Tech Metal'. Various 'Duralloys' show up commonly in science fiction to refer to high tech metal alloys with properties superior to steel. See 'duralloy', 'duranium', etc.</p><p>Tritanium - 'High Tech Titanium' See Duralloy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Celebrim, post: 7001318, member: 4937"] Yes, it is a metal. 'Adamant-' is one of the standard trope fantasy metals noted for its extreme hardness without being brittle. Wolverine (the Marvel comic book character) has 'Adamantium claws', which are presumably of the same stuff as the D&D metal. The metals extremely high metaling point and crystalline nature (presumably something like tungsten carbide, but far more durable) makes it extremely difficult to cast, and almost impossible to reforge once cast into an object. Typically the metal is both rare, difficult to obtain (buried very deeply in the earth, far below the levels normally mined), and the secrets of manipulating it known only to a few - in fantasy, usually Dwarves. References to the metal are actually Older than Dirt. It's been the go to magic metal of choice for centuries. For druids, the heaviest possible armor is 'hide', and so you'll be wanting to look not for magical metals but magical hides that impart special qualities to the armor. For example, armor made of dragon hide might resist the elements associated with the dragon (or dragon breath specifically), and may have a higher than normal AC owing to its superior strength. I'd not at all be surprised if special hides or special hide armors have been officially published. Other common fantasy metals: Mithril - 'Magic silver', it's silver that is stronger and lighter than steel. From the Lord of the Rings, and it sets most of the Tropes associated with magic metal in fantasy. Orichalcum - 'Magic gold'. It's gold that has some magical property, such a storing magic, repelling magic, or being able to be forged into high strength weapons and armor. Like Adamantine, it's Older than Dirt. I think Homer actually mentions it as the magic metal of Atlantis. Galvorn - 'Flexible Metal'. Also from Tolkien, can be used to make metal cloths and other pliant materials (such as whips). Cavorite - 'Floating Metal'. It's metal that exhibits anti-gravity properties. From HG Wells. Dura- 'High Tech Metal'. Various 'Duralloys' show up commonly in science fiction to refer to high tech metal alloys with properties superior to steel. See 'duralloy', 'duranium', etc. Tritanium - 'High Tech Titanium' See Duralloy. [/QUOTE]
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