Orichalcum (Metal)

Orichalcum is the mysterious metal of Atlantis.
When alloyed in precise proportions with copper and tin, Orichalcum produces a form of bronze that is on par with the best quality (very fine) TL3 iron though costing twice that of actual TL3 iron. Working with it incurs a -2 penalty for non-Atlantans. 
In high magical settings Orichalcum may function as a Powerstone giving those able to make weapons and armor with it extremely powerful.
==Comment==
Based on Orichalcum (Reality) the metal has been upgraded to being on par with TL4 iron.
==References==
*Classic: Atlantis pg 77
*GURPS Low-Tech pg 20
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