Chains

Chains are a relatively new concept that has taken over the plates by storm. The first recordings of them coincide with the presence of The Heavenly Chain and allow the user to perform inexplicable feats. Anyone who Grafts these chains are known as Chained. Those who are Chained are easily identifiable by the clanking sound of metal chains that follow them as they move. While one might assume this sound is generated by the chains themselves in reality it is something more esoteric as no amount of binding or padding will dampen the sound in any way.
Chains produce their effects by stinging together links of different elemental and alloyed metals. the metals that make up the chain inform what effects the chained will be able to manifest. These effects grow stronger the more links in the chain with seemingly no cap on how far they can escalate. Having more links also allows for the powers to grow even more esoteric as each link adds something to the power, narrowing it down to its final form.
The main limitation to chain length is the availability of 100% pure metal. Once thought to be an impossibility it was found that some ore veins contain trace amounts of pure metal known as infused metal. Interestingly, the larger the vein, the less Infused Metal it contains. Despite its purity, Infused Metal is almost always less strong than non-infused metals. This has led metallurgists to understand that even trace amounts of other elements might significantly enhance the strength of certain materials, similar to how carbon improves iron to make steel.
Infused Metal cannot be adulterated or alloyed with non-infused metals, but it is extremely easy to alloy with other Infused Metals. This ease of alloying has contributed to the discovery of advanced alloys. Small amounts of Infused Metal are used for pathfinding to identify the alloy, which is then recreated using non-infused metals.
However, the presence of Infused Metal in large veins can be so minimal that it often goes unnoticed, leading to internal material imperfections. This imperfection is thought to have contributed to the collapse of the Grand Bridge in 739. Additionally, Infused Metal can be collected from the hearts of Legierungsbestien, also known as Alloy Beasts.
Another Unique property of Chains is a phenomenon known as "The Thrum". The Thrum is a very slight vibration that occurs in all chains made of Infused Metal. While unconfirmed it is believed that this phenomenon plays a part in how Flight Gem Cores work. though the specifics are known only to the Luftmaurer. This same theory drives The Floating Plates Hypothesis.
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