Arising in the wake of volcanic activity,
obsidian is most commonly found buried at the
base of long-dormant mountains. Although
brittle, it naturally fractures into shear edges
and smooth planes, a necessity for crafting
knives and arrowheads in days long past.
Description
Obsidian holds the appearance of
a shard of glass, but with a natural shade
ranging from deep purple to black. Smooth and
reflective, obsidian will often display its
contours with a glossy sheen.
Creation
Crafting obsidian into an object that
prominently features sharp edges takes half as
much time.
Natural Properties
Coming into sharp contact
with an Obsidian object may cause a creature
to take 1d4 piercing or slashing damage. (This
property does not increase the damage dealt by
obsidian weapons, or allow obsidian armor to
inflict return damage.)
Weapons
Weapons made of Obsidian that
deal either piercing and s lashing damage gain
the positive benefits of both damage types, and
only suffer downsides that affect both damage
types.
Armor
When a creature makes a grapple
attempt against a creature wearing obsidian
armor, it takes 1d4 s lashing damage.
Example Item
Obsidian Signet Ring.
Unarmed strikes made with a hand wearing an
obsidian signet ring deals 1d4 piercing damage
rather than their regular amount and type.
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