Metal-Making

W0NWILL · March 10, 2014, 10:03:40 PM

We see all sorts of weapons in the series, many of which are metal. It's well-known that Salamandastron has a lot of weapons and armor, some made for badgers, the biggest creatures in the series. That would use quite a lot of metal.

But where does that metal come from? My first guess would be that moles dig it up, but going back to Salamandastron, there's rarely moles there. Arula is the only one that comes to mind, and that was for a short while. Swords and other things may be reused and remelted, but they get lost, broken, lots of things, and an entire world couldn't survive on such a finite amount of metal. And then there's still the question of where that metal came from in the first place and who dug it up.

BadgerLordFiredrake · March 10, 2014, 10:05:00 PM

Apparently, Martin's sword was made from an asteroid, but that's the only place where they talk about metal's source, I think.

The Skarzs · March 10, 2014, 10:07:41 PM

Slightly in line with Forged Weapons topic in History, legends, and myths.

I suppose the only place feasibly able to have a mine is under Salamandastron; other than that. . .

321tumbler · March 10, 2014, 10:08:36 PM

They could have gotten the metal from other places where metal is common.

Emperor Ublaz · March 11, 2014, 01:39:34 PM

I would say that there are many near-surface deposits of metal all over Mossflower. That way, there wouldn't need to be much digging. Also, vermin warlords often hoard treasure, so there would be tons of metal there.

Tam and Martin · March 11, 2014, 05:35:03 PM

I think we already have a topic for this Won.

Vilu Daskar · March 11, 2014, 09:37:55 PM

I think the hares might mine it out of the mountan

BadgerLordFiredrake · March 11, 2014, 11:28:37 PM

Quote from: Emperor Ublaz on March 11, 2014, 01:39:34 PM
I would say that there are many near-surface deposits of metal all over Mossflower. That way, there wouldn't need to be much digging. Also, vermin warlords often hoard treasure, so there would be tons of metal there.

1. Get attacked
2. Beat vermin
3. Steal their goodies
4.

5. Profit.

321tumbler · March 12, 2014, 12:57:21 AM

Whats the fourth one

The Skarzs · March 12, 2014, 01:11:36 AM

Just a step for anything you might want, I suppose.

Vilu Daskar · March 12, 2014, 11:46:29 AM

The Shade · March 12, 2014, 07:51:01 PM

Batmount is a possible place of deposited ore...

Vilu Daskar · March 12, 2014, 09:58:59 PM

Is that in Mossflower (the book)

321tumbler · March 13, 2014, 12:39:03 PM

Yes.

The Skarzs · March 13, 2014, 04:40:57 PM

While that is possible, I doubt the bats would allow it.

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