Blasting Powder (1 Charge)

A rare substance known only to the learned, blasting powder is a chemical concoction created from a number of common ingredients in extremely specific proportions. Discovered centuries ago, it has been heavily researched and developed by the Agasha family. Blasting powder’s only legitimate uses are for fireworks, flares, and other such devices, and it is viewed as something sacred—a dangerous power best left to priests and others who can use it for its proper ends, such as the invocation of the Kami. However, the Kuni and Kaiu families have also taken a great interest in this substance, hoping to create devices to slay Shadowlands creatures resistant to traditional arms, and over time, knowledge of its composition has slipped to other organizations in Rokugan. Thus far it has never been used against human targets, or so says the official record.

A single charge of blasting powder can be used to make dozens of fireworks or flares, but it must be handled carefully. If a charge of blasting powder is ignited by a stray spark, the charge explodes and each character at range 0–2 suffers 10 physical damage, items at range 0–2 gain the Damaged quality, and each character at range 0–4 suffers the Disoriented condition. (Cost: 20 koku. Rarity: 9. Ceremonial, Forbidden to non-shugenja.)