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| name = Obsidian |
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+ | | type = [[Ornamental stones]]<ref name="FRA-p130">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|130}}</ref><ref name="VGtATM-126">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|126}}</ref> |
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{{wikipedia article|Obsidian}} |
{{wikipedia article|Obsidian}} |
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| + | '''Obsidian''', also known as '''natural glass'' or '''volcanic glass''',<ref name="FRA-p133">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|133}}</ref> came in different grades and varieties, some more prized than others. Low grade obsidian, called '''pitchstone''', was not as shiny or smooth as gem quality obsidian but was useful for grinding and abrading.<ref name="VGtATM-45-46">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|45-46}}</ref> A variety called [[blacksmoke obsidian]] was primarily found in [[Tashalar]], sold in the local bazaars.<ref name="S-p20">{{Cite book/Silverfall//MMP|20}}</ref> A rare form of obsidian, called [[rainbow obsidian]], was considered a [[semi-precious stones|semi-precious stone]].<ref name="VGtATM-126" /><ref name="FRA-p134">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|134}}</ref> |
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| − | '''Obsidian''', also called ''natural glass'' or ''volcanic glass'', was a hard, glossy, and black [[ornamental stones|ornamental stone]].<ref name="FRA-p133">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|133}}</ref><ref name="FRCS3e-p301">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|301}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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| − | + | Volcanic in origin, obsidian was a hard, black, glassy stone with a natural sheen.<ref name="FRA-p133" /><ref name="VGtATM-45-46" /> Common obsidian could be chipped into arrowheads, cutting blades, or even weapons if large enough.<ref name="FRCS3e-p301">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|301}}</ref> As an ornamental stone, it was usually tumbled, polished into smooth cabochons, or carved into figurines and fingerbowls. It was often worn as jewelry or inlaid on bracers or pectorals of copper or bronze. Package handlers in [[Waterdeep (city)|Waterdeep]] wore obsidian rings with a cutting edge on the inside for snipping twine.<ref name="VGtATM-45-46" /> Gray to white inclusions made obsidian brittle but when cut and polished correctly, [[snowflake obsidian]] was equally as valuable as regular obsidian.<ref name="FRA-p134" /><ref name="VGtATM-50">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|50}}</ref> A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp.<ref name="FRA-p130"/><ref name="VGtATM-126" /><ref name="FRCS3e-p300"/> |
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| + | ==Powers== |
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| − | ==Notable obsidian types== |
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| + | There were "nine secrets" that could be enchanted to become ''[[ioun stones]]'', and obsidian was the most well known of them. Obsidian also made an extremely useful ''[[figurine of wondrous power]]'', renowned as the ''obsidian steed''. The cutting capability of obsidian made it a good material component for [[wizard]]s attempting to create ''[[blade barrier]]''-like effects.<ref name="VGtATM-45-46" /> |
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| − | ;[[Blacksmoke obsidian]]: This form of the stone was often found and sold in [[Tashalan]] bazaars.<ref name="S-p20">{{Cite book/Silverfall//MMP|20}}</ref> |
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===References=== |
===References=== |
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'Obsidian, also known as natural glass or volcanic glass,[4] came in different grades and varieties, some more prized than others. Low grade obsidian, called pitchstone, was not as shiny or smooth as gem quality obsidian but was useful for grinding and abrading.[5] A variety called blacksmoke obsidian was primarily found in Tashalar, sold in the local bazaars.[6] A rare form of obsidian, called rainbow obsidian, was considered a semi-precious stone.[2][7]
Description
Volcanic in origin, obsidian was a hard, black, glassy stone with a natural sheen.[4][5] Common obsidian could be chipped into arrowheads, cutting blades, or even weapons if large enough.[8] As an ornamental stone, it was usually tumbled, polished into smooth cabochons, or carved into figurines and fingerbowls. It was often worn as jewelry or inlaid on bracers or pectorals of copper or bronze. Package handlers in Waterdeep wore obsidian rings with a cutting edge on the inside for snipping twine.[5] Gray to white inclusions made obsidian brittle but when cut and polished correctly, snowflake obsidian was equally as valuable as regular obsidian.[7][9] A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp.[1][2][3]
Powers
There were "nine secrets" that could be enchanted to become ioun stones, and obsidian was the most well known of them. Obsidian also made an extremely useful figurine of wondrous power, renowned as the obsidian steed. The cutting capability of obsidian made it a good material component for wizards attempting to create blade barrier-like effects.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 130. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 126. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 300. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 133. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), pp. 45–46. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Silverfall//MMP
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 134. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 301. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 50. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.