Heavy Metal

omprises the metalloids and semimetals, are the hardest to work with long-term and require a brutal amount of energy and stamina to withstand at higher ability levels. The three most popular are arsenic, lead, and mercury. With their incredible abilities comes a subversive reputation. Coriniaid  are thought to be made up of heavy metals and possibly silica.

How localized or global are the effects?

• Gloibal
• These metals are found everywhere but in different concentrations depending on the area.

How does it look or manifest?

• It manifests as a variety of metallic stones
• Arsenic - found in mountaineous regions, popular in the North and Cadmia Mountains. It has three main subtypes - Orpiment, Realgar, and Copper Arsenic
• Lead - found alongside mountaineous and arid regions, popular in the South but extremely toxic for most people. Banned by Clockmakers
• Quicksilver - found alongside copper and cinnabar, which feature in rocky areas such as mountains, gorges, and ridges

How does it affect plants and animals of your world?

• These metals are still considered poisonous to most peoples, except for Coriniaid and certain Kubeleya
• Vespula are also thought to have a resistance to their toxic properties
• It doesn't harm many food sources themselves, but can then get into the body

What problems or benefits does it create for people?

• A variety of dyes and pigments are created with arsenic
• It is a very popular source of magic and technology
• Illusion magic, theatre, oath making, blood magic all common
• Quicksilver is used for mind control as well as lighting
• Lead is turned into silver, a popular evil-dispelling adornment
• Lead also used in irrigation
• These tend to be hard on the body and are often toxic