Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-26184570-20150524175747/@comment-26360929-20150524213700

Yes, but men didn't have the knowledge to smelt mithril. Nor did orcs, for that matter. And mithril is an ore that is clearly separate from iron and should in no way be related to it through crafting recipies. Mithril is supposed to be OP! That's why it's so rare!