Items made from Beryllide

Beryllium is referred to as “Beryllide“, and is one of the most in-demand metals in the realms. The biggest mines and refining is done by Beryl (the “Soul of the South”) – where it gets its name from. Several groups have figured out the metallurgy to add it to steel and other metals to craft exceptional items, many of which are considered priceless. Little armor is made from it due to its expense, it is mostly weapons. Generally, Beryllide items are lighter and easier to use for those who are skilled in handling them, they do not rust or corrode. Occasionally, Toprag weapons will be found in the heartlands, but this only happens every few hundred years and is getting more rare.

Beryllide is extremely toxic to work with, resulting in short term and long term health concerns. Ducateon seem resistant to its worst effects, though avoid making armor from it as well. Beryllide is toxic, but the Ducateon learned to process Beryllide in the old Empire of Synedcia. The weapons create long lasting wounds. Synedcia conquered the surrounding lands with it. When Sun Stealer unleashed the Bale Fire, demons were resistant and overcame this edge they believed they had. Many weapons were lost in the dust of the south. Inhabitants of the southern wastes developed resistance over time, but were sickly for thousands of years.

Berylak Armaments – Umbak in the heartlands
Beryledge – Beryl in the south; Also called “black steel”, the city of Beryl uses carbide material in forging weapons.
Prinzedge – Merchant Cities (Karolak/Poelitz); Blades made in the merchant cities (mostly north) are generally versatile enough to be used 1 or 2 handed, and balanced more 2 2 handed use.