unlike most fae, merfolk are not harmed by exposure to iron, and even enjoy working and handling it. they do, however, display a strong aversion to lead, and have a mild distaste for tin.

there need to be charts of metal compatibility with various creatures

all we really know for sure is
- fae don't do iron
- merfolk don't do lead, cadmium or mercury
- merfolk like iron-triad metals, copper, and silver
- merfolk adore iridium
- everyone loves titanium

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@diodelass In my personal experience, some faeries work really well with Aluminum.

Stainless steel is still an abomination to her though

@Motodrachen ah, aluminum! we think that one is pretty broadly compatible

we can attest that merfolk like it just fine

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