Editing Materials (section)

== Metals, Magic ==
Magic metals are extremely rare in Avo. Their raw ore form can only be touched by dwarves, who have a natural resistance to poison. The quintessence within these metals is deadly poisonous to all other beings, and touching them will cause the creature to catch “iron rot,” a magical disease that cannot be cured by anything less than a greater restoration or wish spell. If contracted by elves, even a greater restoration spell will not work. Iron rot spreads through the body and is incredibly painful. It kills within 2-3 months. Some believe that sorcerers who practice wild magic are people who are somehow partially immune or resistant to iron rot.

=== Mithril ===
The best known of the magic metals, mithril is also the most abundant (though still very rare). It is an incredibly light metal which is often fashioned into armor, as its light weight tends to throw weapons off balance. Dwarves also make lots of decorative items out of mithril.

=== Orichalcum ===
Orichalcum is a bluish-green metal that is suffused with arcane essence. It is highly sought after by arcanists as it is easily malleable by magic means, and can be enchanted with almost no effort. Enchanting it can change the color. Most major artifacts and items of the +3 variety were made out of orichalcum.