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| + | '''Jade''' was a blessed stone that was able to stave off the corrupting effects of the [[Shadowlands]]. |
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| − | '''Jade''' is a precious stone varying in color from milky white, various shades of red, light green to dark green. In [[Rokugan]] the green variety is found almost exclusively with most mines being located in the western and southern [[Crab]] lands. The stone posses innate resistances to the corruptive [[Shadowlands]] [[Taint]], it can temporary shield a wearer from being corrupted, it can be crushed and placed into an open wound to help fight infection from taint, and it can be infused in weaponry to inflict more damage with a blow. |
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| − | The [[Rokugan theology]] teaches that jade was created by the tears of Lady Sun, [[Amaterasu]]. It is seen as an element apart, representing good and purity and is opposed to [[Obsidian]], representing evil and vice. The opposition of the two is seen as the central balance of [[Ningen-do]]. As the other [[elements]], Jade is personified by a [[dragon]], the [[Jade Dragon]], which became the new Sun in [[1170]]. |
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| + | The best way to be safe from the taint was to never contract it in the first place. The [[Kuni family|Kuni]] discovered over the years of studying the taint that [[samurai]] who carried pieces of [[Jade]] with them seemed more able to stave off the corrupting effects of the [[Shadowlands]].<ref name="Hare Clan">''Game Master's Pack; The Hare Clan'' page 10</ref> The blessed nature of [[jade]] would keep corruption away from the bearer, but only for a while. The jade absorbs the taint, turning black and soft after a while. Jade was easily available until [[1133]], and since then there has been a wide shortage. Jade after 1133 was only given to high ranking [[samurai]] by their [[daimyo]].<ref name="3E261">''Legend of the Five Rings: Third Edition'' page 261</ref> |
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| − | Jade has been a staple item of the [[Crab Clan]] armies since its nature was discovered. Since the [[Battle of Oblivion's Gate]] the Empire has experienced a dangerous shortage of jade, its use is now heavily restricted, and it has become exceptionally difficult to acquire in Crab lands, and even more so everywhere else. {{cite}} |
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| + | A single piece of Jade, approximately the size of a man's finger, could protect one person from the taint for about a week. The Jade would slowly turn black and soft, as it absorbed the tainting effect of the Shadowlands. <ref name="Hare Clan"/> |
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| − | Jade is a very strong stone, comparable to quartz. After prolonged exposure to taint however it loses its color and strength, becoming oily, soft, and black. When jade is corrupted, it actually begins to spread the Taint instead of protecting against the taint. This fact is often used by Shadowlands creatures who use the corrupted jade to spread their Taint to others. <ref name="p40">The Way of the Shadowlands p. 40</ref> |
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| − | The stone when used for protection is cut into narrow segments, only a few inches in length, called "fingers". One finger of jade can protect a traveller in the Shadowlands from the Taint for one week. Once this time is up and the finger has absorbed as much corruptive power as it can, the traveller's own will and health fights the taint, and the jade crumbles. [[Hiruma]] scouts seem to have a way of making their jade fingers last longer, though the reason for this is known only to them. {{cite}} |
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A jade figurine
Jade was a blessed stone that was able to stave off the corrupting effects of the Shadowlands.
Protection from the Taint
Corrupted Jade
The best way to be safe from the taint was to never contract it in the first place. The Kuni discovered over the years of studying the taint that samurai who carried pieces of Jade with them seemed more able to stave off the corrupting effects of the Shadowlands.[1] The blessed nature of jade would keep corruption away from the bearer, but only for a while. The jade absorbs the taint, turning black and soft after a while. Jade was easily available until 1133, and since then there has been a wide shortage. Jade after 1133 was only given to high ranking samurai by their daimyo.[2]
A single piece of Jade, approximately the size of a man's finger, could protect one person from the taint for about a week. The Jade would slowly turn black and soft, as it absorbed the tainting effect of the Shadowlands. [1]
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