Bronze is a reddish-brown alloy of copper and tin, valued because it is harder and more wear-resistant than either constituent in ordinary use. It casts cleanly, develops a protective patina and is well suited to fittings, ornaments, jewellery, armour details and weapon furniture.
Pure bronze can be used for blades, but Orth smiths usually add nickel when they need greater hardness. During the era of the Kingdom of Tir, bronze also served as currency in the form of the Elvish Punta Coin. The alloy’s long working history and recyclable nature keep it useful even where iron and steel are widely available.