Spell
Death By Your Shadows Hand
When you cast Death By Your Shadows Hand, you animate the shadow of a creature you can see within 60 feet, forcing it to turn against its owner in a twisted mockery of loyalty. The shadow becomes a spectral weapon, lashing out at the target with supernatural malice and striking with the weight of their own darkness. However, this dark manifestation only manifests its full power if the shadow manages to slay its original owner, at which point the connection severs and the shadow dissipates into nothingness. Each time the shadow successfully lands a blow against the target, you siphon away a portion of their life force and magical reserves, replenishing your own vitality and arcane power. The spell requires concentration to maintain control over the shadow's assault, and the target can attempt to resist the shadow's attacks through their natural defenses. This spell exemplifies the corruption of self through the manipulation of one's own darkness, making it a favored choice among those who walk shadowed paths.
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- Creation type
- Spell
- Shared by
- VastSage649
- Connected worlds
- 0
- Detail fields
- 7
- Profile sections
- 2
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- School
- Necromancy
- Level
- 3
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Range
- 60 feet
- Area of effect
- None
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- Yes
Components
Verbal
A dark incantation invoking the shadows
Somatic
A sweeping gesture as if beckoning the shadow
Material
A drop of the caster's own blood
Effects
Effects
You animate the shadow of a creature you can see within range, forcing it to attack its owner. The shadow can make one attack per round as a spectral weapon. If the shadow successfully deals damage, it rolls 2d6 necrotic damage. For each successful hit, the target loses 1d4 hit points and 1d4 mana, which is added to your own hit points and mana. The shadow dissipates if it kills its owner.
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