Steels - Blades of Fire Database

Kar-Lhos the Cruel, eager to etch his name into the annals of steel, ordered his scientists to improve the Hieratic Steel he had stolen from Anghel the Great. However, their efforts failed, and the result was only a heavier version of the original, with defense and durability that matched it.

In his fury, Kar-Lhos cast the scientists into the abyssal pit of the Forger’s Sea, an event that ultimately gave the steel its name: Abyssal Steel.

Legend has it that, in the heat of an ancient battle, a paladin emerged from the mist, wielding a massive sword. Fighters on both sides froze, mesmerized by his presence. The paladin advanced slowly, and any who caught sight of his blade felt a searing pain, falling either dead or maimed.

He moved forward, indifferent, leaving only bodies and the cries of the wounded behind him. When not a single man remained standing or whole, the paladin drove his sword into the ground and vanished back into the mist.

It is said that the first sword ever forged by humans was made of Archon Steel. As the lightest of the three primordial steels, Archon is favored by those who seek a perfect balance between laceration and durability.

One of the three primordial steels, Bastion Steel is forged from nothing but iron, coal, and a Forge.

It is a heavy steel that strikes a solid balance between laceration and defense, making it a fundamental and revered material in the world of forging.

The venerable Order of the Crusaders of Oh-huel commissioned Master Forger Her Nahn de Grano-hiers to create a lightweight steel with exceptional laceration power for their warriors.

However, due to the language barrier, Her Nahn misunderstood the request and did the opposite of what was asked, forging a heavy steel with remarkable defensive strength instead.

The unfortunate Master Forger spent the rest of his life fleeing the Crusaders’ wrath, forever marked by the blunder.

This steel is a variant of Sovereign Steel, retaining its virtues of laceration and durability, but with the advantage of being somewhat lighter.

The nomadic tribes of the South, known for their fierce and savage appearance, often wielded weapons forged from this steel. It was their fearsome reputation that ultimately earned the steel its name.

The best-kept secret of the Guild of Guardians of Kar-Lethel was the formula for this steel.

Lightweight, yet with an almost perfect balance of laceration and defense, this legendary steel played a crucial role in the Guild’s greatest triumphs, helping them write some of the brightest chapters in their history.

The secret of this steel was uncovered by Anghel the Great in the ruins of a Hieratic temple. No other noble steel combined lightness, defense, and durability quite like it.

However, Anghel’s discovery came at a cost - he was murdered by the henchmen of Kar-Lhos the Cruel, who then stole the Forging Scroll containing the formula for the steel, ensuring its secrets were lost to Anghel’s legacy.

For those who couldn’t afford more refined steels and didn’t want to reforge their weapons, Indomitable Steel was often the choice.

It is the most durable of the noble steels, and one of the heaviest, making it a valuable and reliable ally in combat.

It is said that the creation of Perpetual Steel was a personal endeavor of our friend Glinda in her youth. No Master Forger had ever succeeded in creating a stable steel with 12 elements, and it was widely believed to be impossible.

But Glinda was determined to prove otherwise. She borrowed the forge from her friend Dhyrias and didn’t leave until she had combined the 12 elements into a steel of legendary durability. Thus, the steel earned its name - Perpetual Steel, a testament to her persistence and ingenuity.

The first arcane steel ever forged, this legendary creation was crafted by Lhuys-mhi, the Great Master Forger, for his king, Kang Min the Prudent. Fearing the king’s wrath should the steel not meet his expectations, Lhuys-mhi made sure it possessed unrivaled defensive properties.

Despite his efforts, however, he still lost his head. Kang Min was not called “the Prudent” for his careful decisions, but because he beheaded every fallen enemy, just in case any might have survived.

For a long time, this was the most coveted steel among aspiring knights. Its exceptional laceration power, combined with tales of bloody battles and legendary swords forged from it, solidified its fearsome reputation.

A heavy steel with immense laceration power was the holy grail of forging science. In theory, it was impossible to create - until Mhaa-rio de Sohria, the legendary Master Forger, arrived.

With extraordinary skill, Mhaa-rio combined eight unlikely elements and produced the first ingot of what he called Reaper Steel. The name came naturally. The ingot slipped from his hands, severing all five toes of his right foot.

The best steel in its category for defensive purposes, Sentinel Steel quickly gained fame among those tasked with defending palaces, castles, and watchtowers. Its success was so profound that it eventually became known by its now-famous name.

The steel’s lightness allows for multiple defensive maneuvers with minimal fatigue, a crucial advantage when holding back an enemy incursion.

The second steel, after Warden, to incorporate elements beyond iron and coal, Sovereign Steel was created in the forges of King Ashkanar.

Highly prized for its balance of laceration and durability, it shares similarities with Archon Steel, but is much heavier and more imposing.

The most complex steel ever forged, composed of 15 elements, was created by the Grand Master Forger Ho-Sean Tonio on the rooftop of the highest tower in the Kingdom, amidst the fiercest lightning storm the world had ever witnessed.

Each hammer strike was infused with the energy of the hundreds of lightning bolts the storm summoned. When the tempest finally subsided, a heavy ingot of extraordinary durability lay upon Ho-Sean’s anvil, a testament to his skill and the raw power of the storm.

The first of the three epic steels, so named for containing more than 12 components in its forging, was not crafted by a Master Forger but discovered by children playing in the ancient ruins of the Dryads Forest.

Its origin remains a mystery to this day. Highly prized for its lightness and unparalleled defensive properties, this steel became a legendary treasure, its true creation lost to time.

Defense and durability are the defining virtues of Tenacious Steel. The axes forged from this steel, wielded by King Narameth’s forces, were instrumental in holding off the siege of the thaumaturgist Hordes at the Royal Castle for months, withstanding relentless attacks and proving the steel’s unmatched resilience.

The name says it all. This steel, unrivaled in lightness and durability, holds the record for victories in the arcane category. While it may not be the sharpest or offer the best defense, its exceptional durability gives its wielder more opportunities to endure and prevail in battle, making it a favored choice for those who rely on resilience over raw power.

When one of the ancient, forgotten battle golems awoke and began destroying everything in its path, no one knew how to stop it. The King sent out a desperate call for aid, and the Amazons of Ehlehna de Gus-mahn answered.

Their swords were forged from Vorpal Steel - a metal so lightweight yet razor-sharp that it possessed unmatched laceration power. A single cavalry charge was all it took to tear the golem apart, leaving its remains scattered across the battlefield, where they lie to this day.

The first steel forged with elements beyond iron and coal, Warden Steel can be seen as an evolution of Bastion Steel. It retains the same virtues - laceration and defense - while being somewhat lighter.

In ancient times, this steel was used to craft the ceremonial spears of the wardens, which is how it earned its name.