At first glance, this robe appears to be made of finely woven black cotton — a garment of quiet luxury and weight. It hangs with a heavy drape and moves fluidly in dim light. Upon closer inspection, faint runes can be seen sewn in thread just slightly darker than the cloth itself, glimmering at certain angles or under moonlight. Tiny embroidered eyes seem shut, though their positions subtly change when unobserved. The inner lining has a soft, oily sheen. In truth, the robe is crafted from the hide of a slain Cloaker. Through alchemical and arcane processes involving a substance known as Essence of Veilshade, the hide has been transformed to mimic the appearance, feel, and movement of heavy cloth while concealing its organic nature. Only a deliberate inspection (DC 17 Intelligence [Investigation]) reveals the truth.
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