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− | '''Obsidian''' is one of the types of <span title="or technically, volcanic glass"> | + | '''Obsidian''' is one of the types of <span title="or technically, volcanic glass">{{L|stone}}</span> that forms entire {{L|Stone#Stones forming entire layers|layer}}s. Obsidian is also found surrounding magma pools and volcanoes, exactly 1 tile thick. |
− | "Obsidian" is the also name of the twelfth month of the dwarven | + | "Obsidian" is the also name of the twelfth month of the dwarven {{L|calendar}}, covering late Winter. |
==Rock short sword== | ==Rock short sword== | ||
− | Obsidian can also be made into obsidian shortswords with one log at the craftsdwarf's workshop. | + | Obsidian can also be made into obsidian shortswords with one log at the craftsdwarf's workshop. These are good at first to defend your fort from early wolf and giant eagle attacks. |
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+ | Obsidian is the only rock that can be used to make stone based weapons. | ||
==Obsidian formation== | ==Obsidian formation== | ||
− | Obsidian can be formed by mixing | + | Obsidian can be formed by mixing {{L|water}} and {{L|magma}}. This results in any tiles containing both {{L|water}} and {{L|magma}} to be replaced with obsidian, and produces a large amount of {{L|steam}}. Any non-{{L|magma-safe}} objects that were in the {{L|water}} or {{L|magma}} prior to the formation of obsidian are completely destroyed, which can be an effective method of removing unwanted items or enemies. Magma-safe items will be entombed in the tile, and can be regained by mining it. |
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[[Obsidian farming]] can be used to produce large amounts of obsidian for masonry, making crafts, or construction. | [[Obsidian farming]] can be used to produce large amounts of obsidian for masonry, making crafts, or construction. | ||
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File:ObsidianDomeCA.JPG|Obsidian rock face | File:ObsidianDomeCA.JPG|Obsidian rock face | ||
File:Teotihuacán - Obsidianklinge.jpg|Obsidian blade | File:Teotihuacán - Obsidianklinge.jpg|Obsidian blade | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||