mithril
noun/ˈmɪθ.ɹɪl/
Etymology Coined by J. R. R. Tolkien in his constructed language Sindarin as mithril, from mith (“pale grey”) + a derivative of the Primitive Elvish root *ril- (‘brilliant light, glitter’).
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Fantasy A fictional silvery metal of great strength and value, primarily in fantasy and role-playing settings.
- In order to get the iron ore, mithril and leather strap, you must do the following.1993, David Ladyman, Shay Addams, Quest for Clues: The Manual of Swords, page 124:
- Open the double doors to the south and get the mithril plate boots and mithril chain leggings.1995, Peter Olafson, Thunderscape: The Official Strategy Guide, page 128:
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- Once the elf brought in the mithril chainmail shirt, the mithril bracers and leg guards he handed the items to Lord Kale, he put them in the magical pouch on his side for later use, in his mind he knew he had to die for his friends in the near future.2012, Matthew Mackenzie, The History of Valin Sol: the Decay Years: Book 1 Rise of Decay, page 113:
- A gold dragon's fire could melt iron and steel in seconds, depending on its quality, but this heat only made mithril malleable. Ordin quickly placed a steel rod into the rough mithril sword blank to increase its mass.2012, J. Michael Fluck, Dragon Alliance: Rise Against Shadow, page 422:
- I was curious what it would take, so doing some calculations based on instamining' hardstone, and comparing hardness, I've determined you need 45k mining speed to instamine mithril. 11.25k with mining speed boost. Is this achievable? Well, looking at the ways of increasing speed on the wiki: […]2022 August 24, Yazinator, Hypixel Forums, archived from the original on 09 Nov 2024: