Category:Shadow Weave

The Shadow Weave, which originates from Shar, is a corrupting force of magic similar to the Weave, which originates from Mystra. Like Shar herself, the Shadow Weave is a force based upon nothingness, for while the Weave could be considered a loose latticework running throughout reality, the Shadow Weave is the pattern formed by the negative space in between.

Shadow Weave

During the course of her eternal war with the goddess Selûne, the goddess Shar created the Shadow Weave in response to Selûne's creation of Mystra and the birth of the Weave. If the Weave is a loose mesh permeating reality, the Shadow Weave is the pattern formed by the negative space between the Weave's strands. It provides an alternative conduit and methodology for casting spells.

Shar, being the goddess of secrets, has mostly kept the secret of the Shadow Weave to herself.

Following the time of troubles she encouraged her mortal church to dissolve her Order of Beguilers. The primary task of the beguilers of Shar was to conceal the existence of the Shadow Weave. When the "Lady of Loss" revealed its existence, openly flaunting her masterful creation, their usefulness waned.

Among other faiths and communities Shar's weave was adopted by the Church of Cyric - the Mad God always seeking some means to undermine the Harlot Mystra and the god Vhaeraun became the patron of that magic among Drow.

Arcane Casters

Arcane Casters using the Shadow Weave are subjected to the following:

• +2 DC and CL to Enchantment, Illusion and Necromancy spells
• -6 DC and CL to Evocation spells
• -6 DC to Transmutation spells
• They cannot cast Arcane spells if their primary or secondary (attunement) Deity is not one of the Dieties that grant access to the Shadow Weave

Shadow Mages

All it takes to gain access to the Shadow Weave is a willingness to either devote yourself to Shar or to pay price negotiated by your patron. On Arelith this is represented in the Deities either allied to her or are related in some way to evil, darkness, and forbidden knowledge. Followers of (or those attuned to) these Deities can become Shadow Mages.

Notes

• These benefits/maluses apply a single time regardless of the number of independent sources of Shadow Weave magic the character has.

• Example: A Shadovar race Shadow Mage only receives a single bonus/malus

• These benefits/maluses only apply to Arcane spells and will not affect Divine spells

Divine Casters

Divine Casters worshipping a Deity which grants access to the Shadow Weave gain the following bonuses and maluses:

• Clerics with over 50% Piety may spend 10% Piety to enter Shadow Doors.

Shadow Weave Deities

A list of Deities that grant access to the Shadow Weave