Ashes of Obsidian

A story about people who refuse to become monsters in order to defeat one-and instead choose to build something new from the ashes.

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Violence & Warfare
Graphic and non-graphic depictions of battle
Character deaths
References to mass destruction and eradication of clans
Domestic & Familial Violence
Parental abuse
Murder of a parent by another parent
Sibling witnessing violence
Filicide (referenced, not glorified)
Child Endangerment
Children present during violent events
Threats to children's safety
Grief & Trauma
Persistent grief
Survivor's guilt
Trauma responses (emotional numbness, guilt, intrusive memories)
Moral Injury
Characters forced to make ethically devastating choices
Killing portrayed as psychologically impactful
Dark Themes
Oppression
Authoritarian rule
Cycles of violence and legacy-based harm
Illness / Curse
Terminal or degenerative magical affliction (Obsidian Veil / Dying Spirit)
Slow deterioration and loss of vitality
Emotional Abuse & Manipulation
Coercion
Gaslighting by authority figures
Implied Self-Sacrifice
Characters choosing duty over personal survival
Acceptance of likely death (non-suicidal framing)
Fire & Destruction
Burning settlements
Environmental devastation