The Seed

Item from The First Law by Joe Abercrombie

An ancient weapon of mass destruction created by the Maker — the nuclear option that Bayaz used to devastate half of Adua and kill thousands, because winning matters more than what's left after you win.

Also known as: The Seed

What They Know

• An ancient weapon created by Kanedias the Maker — capable of channeling the Other Side's destructive power
• Was hidden in Aulcus for centuries — retrieved by Bayaz's expedition
• Required someone with a connection to the Other Side (Ferro) to activate
• Devastated the western half of Adua during the Gurkish siege — killing thousands of civilians
• Its use caused radiation-like sickness in those nearby — killing Collem West months later
• Represents the cost of absolute power — winning the war by destroying what you're fighting for

Connections

• used_by — bayaz
• activated_by — ferro
• retrieved_from — aulcus

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