Byvarhanian Obsidion

Properties

Material Characteristics

A shiny black stone, glowing with a soft purple radiance from within.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Byvarhanian Obsidian is a smooth stone smooth to the touch, but stronger than nearly material. It's highly resistant to kinetic impact and requires the collective effort of a village and a few days to

Compounds

When powdered and folded into ceramics and metals, it lends the final product its characteristic glow.

Geology & Geography

Byvarhanian Obsidian makes up 70% of the tunnels and caverns of Byvarhan's Inner Core, with the remaining 30% being comprised of Ores, sand, and crystals.

History & Usage

History

On Byvarhan, the ever-present glass was formed from a supply of untainted Prima Materia to create a material that could keep the inner core of the planet comfortably but not unlivable for the flora and fauna that was going to fill it.

Everyday use

For the many scattered Tribes in the Caverns and Paths, Jewelry carved from the material signifies wealth, for both the extreme effort needed to harvest, but also for the skill needed to process it and refine such an item.

Cultural Significance and Usage

To the tribes of Byvarhan, it's treated with reverence, as it remains a symbol of strength and life. Paradoxically, Those who can Take Obsidian are treated with fear and scorn, as many fear they will tear the Paths and Caverns asunder.

Industrial Use

Powdered Obsidian is added to nearly all iron working, to act as a coke; in Pottery, it makes a simple glaze when mixed with a small amount of water.

Refinement

The simplest method is to simply chip it into dust, and mix it into whatever you need. To carve it requires more specialized tools and time beyond just extracting it from the walls.

Manufacturing & Products

Pottery: Jugs, plates, and sculptures.
Metallurgy: Alloy Ingots and daggers.
Luxury: bangles, earrings, and necklaces.

Type

Glass

Rarity

Extremely Common

Taste

Charcoal

Color

Glossy black

Boiling / Condensation Point

16,460. °F or 9126.6667 °C

Common State

Solid