Prosthetics

In the 1820s, as Miracle Silver was becoming increasingly common as a medical alloy in Kingdom of Adraus, Grand Duchy of Litzen, and even the Empire of Serenaux and Lorausii Confederation, many began to question what other things this new material could be used for.   One of the toughest things that many had with Miracle Silver was that it was rigid and tough to fold or work with, which made it essential for blades and saws but tougher for anything else. In the 1820s, Adrausii and Litzenii metalurgists, along with medical professionals, began adding small traces of nickel to the alloy which allowed it for greater mallaebility.   In 1830s, a Dr. Elrik Thalssen, along with a watchmaker named Frederich Maartan, tested using the new metal in watch pieces. Seeing its immense strength and flexibility, the two worked on large scale prototypes for wounded animals. They made artificial limbs for dogs, cats, and even a horse, though the horse was eventually shot regardless. But it showed that the material was good enough for complex and intricate maneuvers.   In 1842, Thalssen and Maartan assisted the first man with a missing arm and created a simple prosthetic to help him move. By attaching it to rudimentary muscles and so forth, they managed to grant simple movement to the man, leading to an era of progress.