Wood Iron

Wood-Iron / noun :

First Page Mentioned (By Name) : ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 46

Often boasted as being as strong as the Gigans' smelted iron (a debate that rages due to the relative incompatibility of the two comparative subjects), wood-iron is created by imbuing forested wood with mineral compositions (one of which being iron ore), as the trees are growing. Once the density of the iron has reached a desired mass, minerals are no longer fed into the soil.

What happens next depends on the use: Because of the density of the minerals, and the treatment of the wood, the wood-iron becomes solid without being brittle, allowing for a great deal of give and reparability, that can withstand numerous forms of rot while suffering heavy amounts of wear and tear. Should a wood-iron object break down, however, it's a simple matter to recycle the minerals into the next generation of wood-iron.
 * If a structure is being grown, then the tree or bush is transplanted to its desired location, while continued growth is measured and conducted by a licensed gardeneer.
 * If wood is needed for manufacturing, then its harvested, the lumber is dried out and treated against the elements, and what remains is a powerfully strong wooden base called 'wood-iron'.
 * If wood is needed for creating something dealing with heat, such as an oven, grill or cookwear, then the wood is further compacted with minerals, magically sealed and treated against heat, and finally coated with ceramic or something similar.

Related Entries: Gardeneer; Gigan; Iron; Magic; Smelting

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