The Husk blades of the Malkali are as mysterious as they are fearsome, wielding a noticeable influence on the battlefields of the Benemor Empire. Forged by the Tahl’Ajanar smiths for the empire's elite warriors, the Malkali, these weapons have been pivotal in multiple victories, particularly against magic users. What makes these blades so special aside from their base physical properties is their ability to disrupt the concentration of mages, something that seems at first trivial but is a crucial advantage when considering that it takes incredible mental discipline to weave a spell.
The secret to the Husk blades' potency lies in their material, known as Husk, an exceedingly rare metal that has been found in the Feathervein Mountains on the continent of Armuria. Nestled near the Tahl’Askorah capital of Morkanas, these mountains contain trace amounts of Husk ore. Once mined, the ore is carefully transported to the city of Halanth, where the Tahl’Azuh master metallurgists begin the complicated process of smelting the ore into the Husk metal. It was the Tahl’Azuh who discovered and refined the intricate methods needed to forge this unique metal. An interesting feature of Husk is that it bubbles when in liquid form, making it easily identifiable to those knowledgeable in metallurgy.
The extraordinary properties of Husk contribute significantly to the formidable reputation of Husk blades. The metal is notably strong and durable, although not completely indestructible, with an impressive resistance to blunting. This gives the weapon a longevity that many other materials can't offer. One of the metal’s most striking physical properties is its lightness, achieved due to its hollow porous structure. This allows for swift and agile movements in combat.
However, what truly sets Husk apart from common metals is its magical potential. The hollow recesses within the metal are akin to the small pockets of space found in bone. These small chambers can be filled with magical engravings during forging. This unique feature allows each blade to be imbued with specific magical attributes, making this arguably the most significant trait of Husk. Furthermore, the metal serves as an excellent conductor of magic, amplifying its already potent arcane attributes. Completing its allure is its foreboding dark grey hue.
Despite its obvious utility in the military sector, Husk is used in many applications and is highly sought after by artificers, in particular, due to its excellent magical conductive properties. Gold is far cheaper to use as an alternative, however, it is far more inefficient at conductivity and thus the magical effects of gold-based magical items pale in comparison to husk-based magical items.
The creation of the Husk blades takes place in the city of Hadar, known as the Forge City. Husk bars are melted down and poured into casts. This casting method is crucial as it optimises the naturally hollow characteristics of the metal. Once the cast is set the smiths beat the edges of the blade with their hammers, compressing it and leaving a hard and solid edge to an otherwise hollow sword.
Once crafted, the blades are sent to the capital of the Benemor Empire, where they are provided to the Malkali, nobles and royal guards.
These blades are not just remarkable for their physical attributes; they are also enchanted with a spell that induces a painful mental ache in any magic caster using a weave nearby when the blade is unsheathed from its scabbard. Though there exist negating effects to this enchantment, they are neither commonly known nor easy to cast, requiring critical moments that could prove fatal in the heat of battle.
The Husk blades of the Malkali are as mysterious as they are fearsome, wielding a noticeable influence on the battlefields of the Benemor Empire. Forged by the Tahl’Ajanar smiths for the empire's elite warriors, the Malkali, these weapons have been pivotal in multiple victories, particularly against magic users. What makes these blades so special aside from their base physical properties is their ability to disrupt the concentration of mages, something that seems at first trivial but is a crucial advantage when considering that it takes incredible mental discipline to weave a spell.
The secret to the Husk blades' potency lies in their material, known as Husk, an exceedingly rare metal that has been found in the Feathervein Mountains on the continent of Armuria. Nestled near the Tahl’Askorah capital of Morkanas, these mountains contain trace amounts of Husk ore. Once mined, the ore is carefully transported to the city of Halanth, where the Tahl’Azuh master metallurgists begin the complicated process of smelting the ore into the Husk metal. It was the Tahl’Azuh who discovered and refined the intricate methods needed to forge this unique metal. An interesting feature of Husk is that it bubbles when in liquid form, making it easily identifiable to those knowledgeable in metallurgy.
The extraordinary properties of Husk contribute significantly to the formidable reputation of Husk blades. The metal is notably strong and durable, although not completely indestructible, with an impressive resistance to blunting. This gives the weapon a longevity that many other materials can't offer. One of the metal’s most striking physical properties is its lightness, achieved due to its hollow porous structure. This allows for swift and agile movements in combat.
However, what truly sets Husk apart from common metals is its magical potential. The hollow recesses within the metal are akin to the small pockets of space found in bone. These small chambers can be filled with magical engravings during forging. This unique feature allows each blade to be imbued with specific magical attributes, making this arguably the most significant trait of Husk. Furthermore, the metal serves as an excellent conductor of magic, amplifying its already potent arcane attributes. Completing its allure is its foreboding dark grey hue.
Despite its obvious utility in the military sector, Husk is used in many applications and is highly sought after by artificers, in particular, due to its excellent magical conductive properties. Gold is far cheaper to use as an alternative, however, it is far more inefficient at conductivity and thus the magical effects of gold-based magical items pale in comparison to husk-based magical items.
The creation of the Husk blades takes place in the city of Hadar, known as the Forge City. Husk bars are melted down and poured into casts. This casting method is crucial as it optimises the naturally hollow characteristics of the metal. Once the cast is set the smiths beat the edges of the blade with their hammers, compressing it and leaving a hard and solid edge to an otherwise hollow sword.
Once crafted, the blades are sent to the capital of the Benemor Empire, where they are provided to the Malkali, nobles and royal guards.
These blades are not just remarkable for their physical attributes; they are also enchanted with a spell that induces a painful mental ache in any magic caster using a weave nearby when the blade is unsheathed from its scabbard. Though there exist negating effects to this enchantment, they are neither commonly known nor easy to cast, requiring critical moments that could prove fatal in the heat of battle.
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