Silver ore
Silver ore is one of the world's most beautiful and purifying metals. Because of its beauty and rarity it has long been utilized as currency and is still in circulation in some form across many kingdoms. Due to its beauty and rarity, it has long been used as currency rather than weaponry or armor. Silver has particular purification properties that make it useful against curses (lycanthropes ) and certain creatures from the metaphysical realm. Despite these advantageous characteristics, its softness makes it less durable than iron or steel, limiting its efficacy in direct battle. However, it remains a popular material for making charmed artifacts, talismans, and ceremonial weapons. Because of its malleability, silver can only be crafted into durable weapons or armor by expert artisans. Those who use silver equipment must take extra precautions to keep it from shattering. While silver is not as ubiquitous as iron, its distinct characteristics and value assure its continued use in commerce and magic.
Properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
Pathfinder
Silver has purifying effective against certain cursed beings, including lycanthropes, as well as some creatures from the metaphysical realm. Ignoring their damage mitigation and, in some situations, terminating their regeneration abilities. Weapons made of silver bypass the damage resistance of such entities but suffer a -1 penalty to damage due to the metal’s softness. HP/inch 10; Hardness 8Silver weapons are typically crafted by coating an iron core with silver. This process increases the cost, as shown below.
- Ammunition +2 gp
- Light weapon +20 gp
- One-handed weapon, or one head of a double weapon +90 gp
- Two-handed weapon, or both heads of a double weapon +180 gp
Geology & Geography
Silver is found worldwide, but the richest deposits are in volcanic, hydrothermal, and deep mountainous regions.
History & Usage
Everyday use
Most societies utilize it as cash and ornaments. It may also be used on magical jewelry and armor involving purification, tight spells, or protection. You may also discover weapons crafted of it for battling that has core of iron or for cosmetic purposes.
Distribution
Trade & Market
Can be sold or purchased in a variety of forms, including magical items such as a incense bowl to purify the air and other magical items including purification, cleansing, or protection. They are also transformed into jewelry that can be enchanted or not. They are extremely rare in armor or weaponry, and must be custom ordered. Many kingdoms continue to use it as currency in this day and age, however some have switched to something similar.
Type
Ore/Mineral
Value
10gp for good Slive ingot
Rarity
uncommon
Color
Sleek shiny metallic gray
Boiling / Condensation Point
4,014 °F or 2,212 °C
Melting / Freezing Point
1,861.4 °F or 960.8 °C
Common State
Solid ore
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