Zinc was probably first discovered in China. Together with copper it forms the alloy brass, of which many vintage appliances are made (very popular in the steam punk genre). Nowadays it is found for example in batteries. It is also a nutritional element.

Zinco the monster is a kind of dragon, whom Cuperina likes to ride on through the royal garden.

Iron is a true all-rounder with downright proverbial meaning (just how many figues of speech with iron are there?). In ancient history man made iron tools as well as weapons. For this reason it has been associated with Mars, the god of war. As a matter of fact, the planet Mars contains a lot of iron. This explains its reddish colour – just like our blood, which also contains iron.

Ferro is the iron knight, a lovable Macho, who sometimes overshoots the mark. Ironically he doesn’t understand irony.

Manganese is a trace element neccessary for photosynthesis and certain enzymes. It is mainly used in the steel industry. There are huge supplies of manganese in the deep seas called manganese nodules.

Mang Gang the monster hates two things: odour and disorder. Unfortunately there is a lot of both in the Elemonsters-world. Therefore he is often nervous and irritable.