Garan & Calbuco
Been working on a blade from volcanic iron lately, thought you’d have a say about the ore’s composition.
Sounds like you’re dealing with a classic basaltic ore—high iron, lots of magnetite, maybe a splash of nickel or cobalt if it’s from a good magma source. Watch out for some silica and sulfur, they’ll make the metal a bit flaky, but that can actually help with forging if you’re careful with the heat treatment. Keep an eye on the slag, and you’ll get a blade that’s both strong and a little mystic.
Looks solid—basaltic iron with a bit of nickel gives a nice edge, just keep the forge temp steady, and watch that slag; you’ll end up with a blade that can cut through myth as well as steel. Remember, a good sword is less about the metal and more about the hand that swings it.
Sounds like a plan—steady heat, clean slag, and you’ll have a blade that’s as legendary as the stories that surround it. Keep pushing, and the edge will be as sharp as your curiosity.
Glad you see the truth in it—iron only becomes legend when the forge sings and the smith’s mind stays focused. Keep the heat even, watch that slag, and the blade will remember every tale it cuts through.