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Obsidian Fate is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel. Written by Diana G. Gallagher, it was originally published in September 1999 by Pocket Books.
Synopsis[]
Eternal Night
On the outskirts of Sunnydale, recent rains have uncovered the remains of a five hundred-year-old Spanish expedition. But one of the artifacts, a smoky mirror with an ornately carved obsidian frame, goes missing, along with the history teacher who found it. And when Buffy narrowly escapes the attack of a black jaguar while on patrol, Giles puts the gang into research mode.
An ancient volume identifies the missing mirror as a magical object formed by the Aztec god of darkness. A mortal who looks into the mirror will see his or her fate — and can be manipulated by the evil god, who is scheming to regain his power.
Taking their destinies into their own hands, the Slayer and her friends rush into a ferocious battle between light and darkness in the shadows of a massive Aztec temple, a battle against perpetual night — and the evil that thrives in the dark hours.
Continuity[]
- The events of this story take place during Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3.
- Since everyone is talking about their college entrance exams, it takes place after "Lovers Walk," but, because Willow and Oz are back together, it takes place after "Amends."
- It takes place before "Bad Girls" and "Consequences," since Mr. Trick is still the minion of Mayor Wilkins, Faith isn't yet on his side, and Wesley is not mentioned.
- The nightmares the Scooby Gang face foreshadows a similar scenario which would later take place in episode "Fear, Itself"; when Willow's fear will also manifest as failing in witchcraft, and Oz's is also related to the wolf inside him.
- Xander's nightmare is a reversion to a hyena-state from "The Pack."
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Angel
- Cordelia Chase
- Rupert Giles
- Alexander Harris
- Faith Lehane (Only mentioned)
- Daniel Osbourne
- Willow Rosenberg
- Buffy Summers
- Joyce Summers
- Tezcatlipoca
Organizations and titles[]
Locations[]
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- The cover features a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3.
International titles[]
- French: Le Miroir des Ténèbres (The Mirror of Darkness)
- German: Der Gott der Finsternis (The God of Darkness)