Obsidian

Obsidian, the Blood of Onnotangu, Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 19 represented corruption.
== Creation ==
Obsidian is the blood of Onnotangu, the Moon God, spilled when Hantei cut his father's belly open to free his siblings. The blood turned to obsidian when it touched the earth. Dawn of the Empire, by Rich Wulf Obsidian carried the curse of Onnotangu, and corrupted those who used it with madness. Since obsidian was a substance derived from divine blood, all obsidian weapons could harm Invulnerable creatures in the same manner as jade. Prayers and Treasures, p. 177
== Abilities ==
The studies of Kuni Mokuna determined an obsidian weapon could deal damage to a creature of the Shadowlands. Though most obsidian was harmless to use or hold, deposits made of blood spilled from severed Onnotangu's hand brought a slow-progressing derangement. Bearers of Jade, pp. 69-70
== Obsidian Weapons ==
While obsidian was not intrinsically Tainted, it had a sinister affinity to the Shadowlands Taint, and could be forged into Tainted artifacts and weapons of great and terrible power. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 41 The majority of obsidian weapons were forged in the Shadowlands, and the methods used there enhance the substance's Taint and powers. This "Pit-Forged
Obsidian" was among the most dangerous substances in Rokugan. 
== Scarcity ==
Deposits of obsidian were rare to be found, Bearers of Jade, p. 65 as the Obsidian Mines. Obsidian Mine (Thousand Years of Darkness Title)
== External Links ==
* Obsidian (Promotional)
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