Difference between revisions of "Backbreaker powder"

'''Backbreaker powder''' is a tasteless, very lethal poison on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|b|sa1|c|50}} It has an antidote capable of removing all the symptoms. The poison, once ingested, kills the person in mere seconds unless the antidote is taken.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|48}}

When dusted over bread, it can be disguised as flour.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|50}}

[[Ardent]] [[Kabsal]], a member of the [[Ghostblood]]s, tried to assassinate [[Jasnah Kholin]] with the backbreaker powder, but Jasnah was able to avoid ingesting the poison with her [[Soulcasting]] abilities. Kabsal's plan went awry, and instead of Jasnah, he poisoned himself and [[Shallan Davar]]. Jasnah saved Shallan, but Kabsal died.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|48}}