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Zinc

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Zinco
Zink

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.

Nickel

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Nick
Nickel

Nickel is a typical coinage metal: All around the world it is used to make coins. The 5-Cent Piece is named after it. The origin of the name comes from a mischievous sprite of German mythology, Nickel. In medieval times, miners believed that the copper ore was beset by these spirits.

 

Nick the monster is a silent mining gnome who likes to hide. Only with his buddy Cobald he likes to go out and play pranks on others.

Iron

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Ferro
Ferro

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.

Mercury

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Hydrargy
Hydrargy

Mercury is the only liquid metal at room temperature. The alchemists thought of it as the First Matter of which all metals are formed. Because of its toxicity the use in most applications is decreasing – except for energy saving lamps.

Hydrargy the monster is the king’s devious advisor. Nobody knows what his plans are and whom he is teaming up with.

Manganese

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Mang Gang
Manganese

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.

Cobalt

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Cobald
Cobald

When cobalt was discovered, people took it for iron bewitched by a goblin. Kobold means goblin in German. It can be found in pigments like the famous cobalt blue. Cobald the monster is a mysterious little fellow who likes to play pranks on others. When spoken to he doesn’t answer, just looks flabbergasted.

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