I hope I'm putting this in the right place. I'm a complete n00b so bear with me.
I'm currently in the process of getting together a storyline for my family to play (I'm the DM), I needed/wanted a green bladed weapon, I found that Adamantine pretty much fits the bill (the blade would actually be black; but gives of a 'green sheen' in candlelight, which is fine, & if anything a lot more cool than what I had planned originally).
However I was doing some online research & found that; apparently, Adamantine lets of a purple-white glow when near a magical radiance? So my questions are:- -Is this accurate? -If this does happen, is this implying that the 'magical radiance' from the item or creature or whatnot, would it be visible to the naked eye anyway, or is it referring to an invisible ' magical radiance' that could only be detected via spells etc? -Also; would the Adamantine's glow be 'The sting glowing when goblins are nearby'-level of glowing from LotR, or would you have to be practically standing directly next to the item/creature etc for the metal to glow?
I'm kind of hoping that this metal does indeed glow around magical objects, because that would actually help out my players in a few scenarios I have planned (if they actually remember that it could be used in this manner anyway haha) .
Ah; I thought as such. I suppose I could work it in somehow, the metal is described as being very rare/ difficult to create, so I guess I could work around making it reactive to magical items/creatures, or perhaps a certain strain of magic?
However I was doing some online research & found that; apparently, Adamantine lets of a purple-white glow when near a magical radiance? So my questions are:- -Is this accurate? -If this does happen, is this implying that the 'magical radiance' from the item or creature or whatnot, would it be visible to the naked eye anyway, or is it referring to an invisible ' magical radiance' that could only be detected via spells etc? -Also; would the Adamantine's glow be 'The sting glowing when goblins are nearby'-level of glowing from LotR, or would you have to be practically standing directly next to the item/creature etc for the metal to glow?
"Magical radiance" isn't a term defined in the 5th edition rules. Taken at face value, that phrase is probably just talking about light from spells like Light or from magic items that glow; in which case you don't really need something to tell you "hey, there's magical light nearby" since in most cases it's already obvious to you there's magical light nearby.
Yeah the more reading I did; I think it was just in reference to the 'green-sheen' that is seen on Adamantine when in candlelight, whereas a magical light would be seen as 'purple-white' on the metal instead.
You'll often find that individual authors add descriptive text to fantasy metals, to add flavor to the text, especially if it's a novel.
I've seen adamantine described as matt bluish-black, shiny black with a purple hue, and any other number of very different descriptions, but the constant is that adamantine is a dark coloured metal. Anything else can easily be described as regional variations. :)
Per Volo's Guide to All Things Magical : "Adamantine is black, but has a clear green sheen in candlelight-a sheen that sharpens to purple-white under the light given off by most magical radiances". It's just a sheen (shiny reflection), not a 'glow'.
That said, there is no reason that some Adamantine weapons can't even greener than normal. Indeed, "Starmetal" (a metal that comes from a particular comet) appears to be very much like Adamantine, but green.
Star metal is usually metoric iron, distinct from adamant - a metal that is supposed to have the hardness of diamond. Generally, the two fantasy metals are considered different.
The five fantasy metals usually are - mithril, orichalcum/Hihi'irokane, adamant(ine)(ite)(ium), metoric iron, and electrum. Honorable mention to regular silver and cold iron for the anti-fiend, anti-fae qualities.
Star metal is usually metoric iron, distinct from adamant - a metal that is supposed to have the hardness of diamond. Generally, the two fantasy metals are considered different.
I wasn't referencing generic star metal, I was referring to:
"Starmetal: This superior alloy is made from meteoric iron - specifically, ore refined from meteors that fall during the rare appearances of the comet Alhazarde. Starmetal is extraordinarily hard, and is equal to adamantine for all purposes, including overcoming damage reduction or granting damage reduction when used in armor construction."
And yes: they are different metals, but this could work for the OP's purpose of needing green adamantine
Except that iron, even metoeric iron, isn't green. That's a quirk of D&D adamant. If we're going to make a green blade independent of the metal used, then it doesn't matter the material. If you want it natural, iron won't be green.
That seems inaccurate. "Adamantine is black, but has a clear green sheen in candlelight-a sheen that sharpens to purple-white under the light given off by most magical radiances"
I hope I'm putting this in the right place. I'm a complete n00b so bear with me.
I'm currently in the process of getting together a storyline for my family to play (I'm the DM), I needed/wanted a green bladed weapon, I found that Adamantine pretty much fits the bill (the blade would actually be black; but gives of a 'green sheen' in candlelight, which is fine, & if anything a lot more cool than what I had planned originally).
However I was doing some online research & found that; apparently, Adamantine lets of a purple-white glow when near a magical radiance? So my questions are:-
-Is this accurate?
-If this does happen, is this implying that the 'magical radiance' from the item or creature or whatnot, would it be visible to the naked eye anyway, or is it referring to an invisible ' magical radiance' that could only be detected via spells etc?
-Also; would the Adamantine's glow be 'The sting glowing when goblins are nearby'-level of glowing from LotR, or would you have to be practically standing directly next to the item/creature etc for the metal to glow?
I'm kind of hoping that this metal does indeed glow around magical objects, because that would actually help out my players in a few scenarios I have planned (if they actually remember that it could be used in this manner anyway haha) .
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D&D Beyond FoundersIt's entirely up to you as the DM to decide how Adamantine behaves in your campaign. :)
I am not aware of any official source material describing adamantine as glowing.
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Ah; I thought as such. I suppose I could work it in somehow, the metal is described as being very rare/ difficult to create, so I guess I could work around making it reactive to magical items/creatures, or perhaps a certain strain of magic?
(my brain is bubbling over now) XD
I'll have to do some more reading & research.
Thanks for the reply :)
"Magical radiance" isn't a term defined in the 5th edition rules. Taken at face value, that phrase is probably just talking about light from spells like Light or from magic items that glow; in which case you don't really need something to tell you "hey, there's magical light nearby" since in most cases it's already obvious to you there's magical light nearby.
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Yeah the more reading I did; I think it was just in reference to the 'green-sheen' that is seen on Adamantine when in candlelight, whereas a magical light would be seen as 'purple-white' on the metal instead.
May still try to work it in somehow though :)
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D&D Beyond FoundersYou'll often find that individual authors add descriptive text to fantasy metals, to add flavor to the text, especially if it's a novel.
I've seen adamantine described as matt bluish-black, shiny black with a purple hue, and any other number of very different descriptions, but the constant is that adamantine is a dark coloured metal. Anything else can easily be described as regional variations. :)
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Adamantine supposedly resembles the real world metal tungsten.
Per Volo's Guide to All Things Magical : "Adamantine is black, but has a clear green sheen in candlelight-a sheen that sharpens to purple-white under the light given off by most magical radiances". It's just a sheen (shiny reflection), not a 'glow'.
That said, there is no reason that some Adamantine weapons can't even greener than normal. Indeed, "Starmetal" (a metal that comes from a particular comet) appears to be very much like Adamantine, but green.
Star metal is usually metoric iron, distinct from adamant - a metal that is supposed to have the hardness of diamond. Generally, the two fantasy metals are considered different.
The five fantasy metals usually are - mithril, orichalcum/Hihi'irokane, adamant(ine)(ite)(ium), metoric iron, and electrum. Honorable mention to regular silver and cold iron for the anti-fiend, anti-fae qualities.
I always assumed Depleted Uranium.
I wasn't referencing generic star metal, I was referring to:
"Starmetal: This superior alloy is made from meteoric iron - specifically, ore refined from meteors that fall during the rare appearances of the comet Alhazarde. Starmetal is extraordinarily hard, and is equal to adamantine for all purposes, including overcoming damage reduction or granting damage reduction when used in armor construction."
And yes: they are different metals, but this could work for the OP's purpose of needing green adamantine
Except that iron, even metoeric iron, isn't green. That's a quirk of D&D adamant. If we're going to make a green blade independent of the metal used, then it doesn't matter the material. If you want it natural, iron won't be green.
Alhazarde Starmetal is glittering green
That seems inaccurate. "Adamantine is black, but has a clear green sheen in candlelight-a sheen that sharpens to purple-white under the light given off by most magical radiances"