A corrupted form of arcane power, born from leyline instability and the ambitions of the Duskborn. Shadow magic bleeds from the void—places where ley lines have frayed or bled into the Ethereal Realm. It is potent, subversive, and deeply tied to emotion: fear, desire, hatred, and sorrow. Practitioners are often changed by it—physically or mentally. Some say their shadows whisper when they sleep. Shadow magic is not illegal in all kingdoms, but its use is taboo, especially near Lumiwells, which can be poisoned by its touch.   Unique Note: A rare few can see the fraying edges of magic—the “Black Veins” of the Weave. These individuals are often marked, feared, or recruited by secretive factions.