Shadow Magic
The brighter the light, the greater the shadow that it casts - UnknownShadow magic is born from the darkness that swallows all light it touches. Those who use it favor stealth and deception as their fundamental power as they watch from afar while playing their little games. They have forsaken the light in search of power in the darkness where untold things lie hidden away from all to see. Xejor the god of shadows granted this power upon mortals, but its true power lies in his father Vulga'dume who cover everything in the darkness where he can. Once someone fully gives in to using Shadow magic, they will find themselves much closer to their grasp to take command of them or suffer their wrath by being consumed by one of them in their dark void.
Manifestation
Art of Darkness
Shadow magic is one of the more potent forms of dark magic due to the ability to harness darkness and shadows to obey them. Considering it can be found everywhere, the user would have no problem using it when they have to. However, this drawback is that the magic is only as strong as the darkness that powers it. If something like light magic or a vital light source were to be in the area at the time, it would weaken the magic significantly. It's why magic is preferred to be used indirectly and away from open conflict. Here is where the spell is most potent, as it is for those who like to lurk in the shadows that serve them and confuse their enemies.Inner Corruption
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One with the Shadows
Few forms of magic have a solid connection to their user, and shadow magic takes that too far in this case. Using it is to become a part of the shadows they are controlling. That is why it is considered dangerous to use it, as there is a slight chance that they might never return as the darkness may consume them. Though it doesn't matter if they managed to use it without incident, it will claim them as they become merged shadows that once served them. Becoming an unrecognizable creature as they once were will vanish, leaving only the remaining darkness. While some can stave off their transformation, it is only a matter of time before they welcome it. Those that finally turn go by many names, but the most preferred one used most often is that of Shadow Spawn, and they are horrifying creatures. In the meantime, its abilities to capture things with it or use it to create weapons of fight or tools to help them get to places where others can't make it hard to deal with such individuals.Localization
Limitless Power
Those who use shadow magic will often have no trouble when it comes to maintaining its power as it feeds on darkness itself. This allows users to do many things as long as they can control them and not overwhelm themselves. It is far more dangerous for anyone facing someone with this type of magic as they can hide in the darkness around them and attack with no one being able to find them. But that is also its weakness, and they are vulnerable if they cannot feed on darkness as the light will drive it away. When this happens, they will often try to use any shadows cast in the morning but are much weaker with the light shown on them. To avoid this, users usually make it as dark as possible to ensure the odds favor them.
Type
Metaphysical, Arcane
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