Miracle Silver

Before the birth of microbial theory in Azora (1857), physicians struggled to explain why some wounds became gangrenous while others healed cleanly. While they lacked germ theory, many doctors observed a curious phenomenon: certain surgical tools seemed to "reject infection", particularly those made from rare blends of titanium and copper.

The titanium-copper alloy, developed in 1793 by Litzenii metalurgists, was a revolutionary step in medical science. It combined titanium's hypoallergenic, lightweight, and corrosive-resistant properties with copper's natural antimicrobial traits. All of which was before the field of microbiology and modern understanding of bacteria and disease.

The reason for its creation was done by Litzenii doctors who noticed how certain tools, under surgery, led to lesser infections and asked metallurgists to combine them. Initially created for surgical tools—scalpels, bone saws, clamps—it was prized in hospitals and field tents for its sterility and resilience in the harshest conditions. This alloy was revolutionary for scalpels, bone saws, clamps, and needles. Though poorly understood at the time, it drastically reduced fatality rates from operations and amputations across Litzen and Adraus.   However, the name "Miracle Silver" would not come into play until 1831. The wars of the early 19th century—particularly Litzen’s brutal border conflicts—left thousands maimed. With the rise of safer surgical amputations came a new demand, new limbs and rejuvination of the body and soul. The answer came from a surprising source: military doctors, smiths, and returning veterans began to request the "miracle metal" be shaped into more than tools—they wanted limbs. Yet pure titanium-copper alloy proved too rigid for smaller joints, gears, and nerves.     In 1831, Litzenii doctor Dr. Elrik Thalssen began to work with the material. His father was a blacksmith and thus, Thalssen had a bit of a background in metalurgy. He, along with a few fellow doctors, proposed taking the already perfect metal and adding amounts of nickel to see how it would react. After months of practice, they had created a silver-colored alloy that was maintained hypoallergenic properties, was anti-microbial, and flexible and mallaeble enough for small parts. With this, and the help a clockworker named Frederick Maartan, the two created the first modern prosthetsis that could manipulate and work much like a human hand.