Can elves touch iron?

Telepathically control minds of humans to forge iron for them. You also assume Elves society is separated from humans which may be not, they can In example co-operate with humans into realizing technology: while an Elf cannot touch directly iron, he can touch it by using rubber gloves.
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Are elves hurt by iron?

In addition to harming Elves by simple contact, iron also warps Elven magic. The good-guy Elves have learned to predict what running past an iron bar will do to a spell's trajectory, and take advantage of this during at least one fight scene.
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Are elves allergic to iron?

[5e Houserule] Fey and Elves are Allergic/Vulnerable to iron...
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Are Fae weak to iron DND?

We played our first session of 5e in Discworld yesterday and fey and elves in that setting are generally evil and dangerous and vulnerable to iron.
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How is cold iron made?

Cold iron was a type of iron mined deep underground. It was forged using a special process at lower temperatures than normal iron or steel in order to preserve its delicate properties. It was famed for its efficacy against fey creatures, and was also effective against eladrin and demons.
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Why do fairies fear iron?

In a lot of modern stories, iron is fairies' kryptonite. Their silver bullet. All the hero has to do is whip out a cast-iron skillet, and evil sprites cower. It's often explained as iron having natural anti-magic qualities, or symbolizing the march of industrialization and the fading of magic.
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Why does Fae not like iron?

Some have suggested that this is where the myth of the fairy folk began. These 'fairy folk' who used 'magical' tactics were armed with bronze, which was no match for the iron blades of the invaders. Therefore, iron became known as the enemy of the 'fairy folk.
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What mythical creature Cannot touch iron?

Phoenixes - Iron burned the Phoenix's skin, and it couldn't touch Iron, or if imprisoned by it, escape.
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Are Fae allergic to iron?

Weapons and implements made from cold iron are often granted special efficacy against creatures such as fairies and spirits. In the Disney film Maleficent, the title character reveals early on that iron is lethal to fairies, and that the metal burns them on contact.
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Can fey touch silver?

Fiends and undead are vulnerable to silver. Fey are vulnerable to iron.
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What are elves allergic to?

Weaknesses. Iron: Elves are highly allergic to Iron in the same capacity Werewolves are allergic to silver. Iron is a very grounded element and has very magical properties meaning it soaks up magic like a sponge and in turn weakens elves.
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Does wrought iron hurt leprechauns?

Leprechaun's only weaknesses are the four leaf clover, wrought iron, and the destruction of his gold which could be used to kill the leprechaun.
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Is steel cold iron?

Essentially, anything that is made out of steel is somewhere around 98%-99% iron and in my opinion counts as Cold Iron for game purposes.
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What are fairies allergic to?

Faeries Are Allergic to Iron

In traditional faerie lore, they are allergic to iron and hide at the sight of it. This folkloric deterrent is also used as a way to protect one's self from faeries in Melissa Marr's 'Wicked Lovely' series for young adults.
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What are fairies afraid of?

Fairies are vulnerable to iron and silver. If someone pours salt or sugar in front of them, they have to stop to count each grain one by one. They also love cream, which, like alcohol, intoxicates them.
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Why is wrought iron called?

The term "wrought iron" comes from the past tense form of the verb to work. Throughout time, many historic forms of the English language have fallen of use and after a long period of time the word "wrought" became replaced by "worked." So, in a literal sense, the term "wrought iron" means "worked iron."
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Are fairies allergic to lemons?

Lemons and Limes - Lemons and limes are poisonous to fairies.
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Why are fairies weak to steel?

Fairies are week to steel because fairies in many stories have a weakness to cold iron, and steel is the closest we've got to to an iron-type.
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What are evil fairies called?

Perhaps the most terrifying of all fairies in folklore were the Nuckelavee and the Dullahan, beings so malevolent and dangerous that their very names are believed to bring bad luck.
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What is gold's weakness monster?

Creatures Affected by Gold

Anubis (non-canon) - While in a jakkal vessel at least, Anubis could be harmed by gold though it didn't seem to be able to kill him. Banshees - A gold blade to the heart can kill them. Dragons - A pile of gold can be used to lure dragons.
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What is a mythical monster called?

A legendary creature (mythical or mythological creature) is a type of fictional entity, typically a hybrid, that has not been proven and that is described in folklore (including myths and legends), but may be featured in historical accounts before modernity.
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How common is steel?

Today, steel is one of the most commonly manufactured materials in the world, with more than 1.6 billion tons produced annually.
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What is steel made of?

steel, alloy of iron and carbon in which the carbon content ranges up to 2 percent (with a higher carbon content, the material is defined as cast iron). By far the most widely used material for building the world's infrastructure and industries, it is used to fabricate everything from sewing needles to oil tankers.
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Where did the fairy myth come from?

Historical origins of fairies range from various traditions from Persian mythology to European folklore such as of Brythonic (Bretons, Welsh, Cornish), Gaelic (Irish, Scots, Manx), and Germanic peoples, and of Middle French medieval romances.
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