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'''Feruchemy''' is one of the three [[Metalic Arts]] on Scadrial.
'''Feruchemy''' is the only of the Metallic Arts that existed long before the Lord Ruler's Ascension. It is a genetic ability found in the ancient people of [[Terris]], but now that most Terrismen are eunuchs because of the [[Lord Ruler]]'s breeding programs, Feruchemists are now exceedingly rare.▼
== Lore & Background ==
▲'''Feruchemy''' is the only of the Metallic Arts that existed long before the Lord Ruler's Ascension. It is a genetic ability found in the ancient people of [[Terris]], but now that most Terrismen are eunuchs because of the [[Lord Ruler]]'s breeding programs, Feruchemists are now exceedingly rare.
A '''Feruchemist''' can use metals to store particular attributes in metal, somewhat like a battery. The larger the piece of metal is (and the closer it is to Allomantic purity), the more of that particular attribute can be stored. A Feruchemist can draw upon their metals in increased, compounded qualities, but the faster they do this, the lesser returns they receive. Only the Feruchemist who stored those attributes can draw upon them later, however.
A [[metalmind]] is what Feruchemists' call a piece of metal where they can store human attributes in. Each metalmind is named after the type of metal it is, for example: ironmind, pewtermind, coppermind, goldmind.
When a Feruchemist places something in the metal, it is known as storing. A Feruchemist's power comes from his or her own body, so if a Feruchemist was storing strength, that Feruchemist would must remain weak during that time. When a Feruchemist draws upon his or her metalminds, it is called '''tapping'''.
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