Spell
Conjure And Bind Living Shadows
Created by NullzeroThis powerful ritual summons forth living shadows from the dark realms beyond, binding them to the caster's will. By channeling arcane energies and drawing upon the connection between the material plane and the shadowy depths, the caster can conjure forth one or more of these ephemeral beings, compelled to carry out a specific task or purpose before they are able to return to their otherworldly abode. The shadows manifest as amorphous, inky forms, their edges blurring and shifting as they respond to the caster's commands. Though they possess a limited sentience, the shadows are driven by a primordial hunger, eager to fulfill the caster's directives in exchange for the opportunity to briefly exist in the material world. Their movements are fluid and graceful, allowing them to slip through the smallest cracks and crevices, making them ideal for scouting, infiltration, or other covert operations.
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- Creation type
- Spell
- Shared by
- Nullzero
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 7
- Profile sections
- 2
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- School
- Conjuration
- Level
- 5
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Range
- 60 feet
- Area of effect
- sphere(radius: 10)
- Ritual
- Yes
- Concentration
- Yes
Components
Verbal
Incantation to summon and bind the shadows
Somatic
Gestures to channel the arcane energies
Material
A piece of shadow essence and a drop of blood
Effects
Summons 1d4+1 living shadows that obey the caster's commands for the duration. Each shadow can perform tasks such as scouting or infiltration, and they can slip through small openings. The shadows have a limited sentience and are compelled to fulfill their purpose before returning to the shadow realm.
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