Orihalcum

Orihalcum is a strange stone like material used to make magical weapons and artifacts. Legend says that it is easy to infuse with magic and often enhances the magical properties of enchantments over time. No one is sure what the natural state of the material is, ancient words in the texts being translated as both mined and quarried interchangeably. Likewise whether items are carved or forged from Orihalcum is also unclear.

While it is impossible to reproduce the material, several artifacts from it prove it's existence. The Elves are in possession of several weapons, mostly pole arm like items, which are much lighter than their more common brethren. These weapons do not emit any sort of magical aura, but seem to be able to harness the quickness and speed of the people using them.

The other item in the Elves possession is the single known Orb of Sorrell to survive. The Orb has the appearance of clear glass, a state the legends say is caused when Orihalcum is stripped of any magic inside it. The Orb is completely inert and unbreakable. "Directory"