The Seed of Qanon was a Mastery Level 4 water spell which allowed the caster to create a supernatural bond between the shugenja and a target, sharing their strengths as well as weaknesses. It was learned by Iuchi Shugenja during their time in the Burning Sands. The spell was developed by Qanon, the wise man who was respected for his ability to inspire greatness, which was why the spell took his name.