Copper
Copper was a metal familiar to the smiths of Middle-earth. Mahtan, the father of Nerdanel (the wife of Fëanor), prized this metal above gold. He wore a band of copper about his head and was known as Urundil or "copper-lover". There were objects of copper and bronze in the hoards of the Barrow-downs.
Etymology
From the root RUN meaning "red, glowing" came the Quenya word Urun for copper.
Other versions of the legendarium
Copper was one of the six metals used by Aulë to create the alloy Tilkal. It was used to forge the great chain Angainor to bind Melkor. In a footnote, it was explained that "tilkal" was an acronym formed from the initial letters for each of the six metals. The first letter, 't' came from tambë, which was apparently the word for "copper".
Portrayal in adaptations
1994: Middle-earth Role Playing—Treasures of Middle-earth
Copper is given the Sindarin name Paer in the book. It was common in Eriador, especially Rhudaur. In Moria it was used to line basins and waterthroughs, while Men used it for pots, pans, gutters, roofing, wiring and even statues. In Tharbad dwarf-sourced copper was used for coinage before the wars with Angmar. Only the Noldor are noted as regarding the metal highly.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
Copper ore can be mined by apprentice prospectors in Swanfleet, Ered Luin, the Shire, and Bree-land.
Category:Materials
Referencias
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