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The | 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. | ||
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== Shadow Weave == | |||
During the course of her eternal war with the goddess [[Selune|Selûne]], the goddess [[Shar]] created the '''Shadow Weave''' in response to [[Selune|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== | ||
Arcane Casters using the [[Shadow Weave]] gain the following bonuses and maluses: | Arcane Casters using the [[Shadow Weave]] gain the following bonuses and maluses: | ||
* +2 DC and CL to [[Enchantment]], [[Illusion]] and [[Necromancy]] spells | * +2 DC and CL to [[:Category:Enchantment_School|Enchantment]], [[:Category:Illusion_School|Illusion]] and [[:Category:Necromancy_School|Necromancy]] spells | ||
* -6 DC and CL to [[ | * -6 DC and CL to [[:Category:Evocation_School|Evocation]] and [[:Category:Transmutation_School|Transmutation]] spells | ||
:: '''Note''': This bonus applies a single time regardless of the number of independent sources of [[Shadow Weave]] magic the character has. | :: '''Note''': This bonus applies 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 | ::: Example: A [[Shadovar]] race [[Shadow Mage]] only receives a single bonus/malus | ||
:: '''Note''':: This bonus '''only''' applies to Arcane spells and will not affect Divine spells | :: '''Note''':: This bonus '''only''' applies to Arcane spells and will not affect Divine spells | ||
=== 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]]. | |||
== Divine Casters== | == Divine Casters== | ||
Divine Casters worshipping a [[ | Divine Casters worshipping a [[Deity]] which grants access to the [[Shadow Weave]] gain the following bonuses and maluses: | ||
* | * [[Cleric]]s with over 50% Piety may spend 10% Piety to enter Shadow Doors. | ||
== Shadow Weave Deities == | == Shadow Weave Deities == | ||
A list of Deities that grant access to the Shadow Weave | A list of [[Deity|Deities]] that grant access to the Shadow Weave | ||
[[Category:Deities]] | [[Category:Deities]] | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 23 July 2022
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 gain the following bonuses and maluses:
- +2 DC and CL to Enchantment, Illusion and Necromancy spells
- -6 DC and CL to Evocation and Transmutation spells
- Note: This bonus applies 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
- Note:: This bonus only applies to Arcane spells and will not affect Divine spells
- Note: This bonus applies a single time regardless of the number of independent sources of Shadow Weave magic the character has.
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.
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