Shadowstaff

== Shadowstaff ==
Legendary Staff, Artifact (requires attunement)
Price: Not for sale
Damage: 1d8 bludgeoning
=== Special Abilities ===
* Shadow Manipulation: While attuned to the Shadowstaff, you gain the ability to harness the power of the shadows. As an action, you can cast the Shadow Blade spell (using a spell slot) without requiring concentration. Additionally, you can cast the Darkness spell (using a spell slot) once per long rest.
* Eclipse Strike: When you hit a creature with a melee attack using the Shadowstaff, you can choose to invoke an Eclipse Strike. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 4d8 necrotic damage and have their speed reduced by half until the start of your next turn. If the target succeeds on the saving throw, it takes half damage and its speed is unaffected. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining expended uses at dawn.
* Cloak of Shadows: While attuned to the staff, you can use an action to surround yourself with an aura of darkness, granting you advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks and providing total concealment against creatures without darkvision. The aura lasts for 1 minute and can be used once per short or long rest.
Appearance: The Shadowstaff is a long, sleek staff made from a dark, polished wood that seems to absorb light around it. Etched along its length are intricate patterns resembling intertwining shadows, which shift and move as if alive. The head of the staff is crowned by a large, multifaceted black gemstone that seems to capture and twist light into itself.
Origin: The origins of the Shadowstaff are steeped in myth and whispered tales. Some legends claim it was created by a secretive order of shadow mages who sought to harness the power of the Umbra, the realm of shadows. Others suggest it was forged in the heart of a dying star and imbued with the essence of darkness itself. Regardless of its true origins, the Shadowstaff is coveted by those who seek to master the arts of stealth and illusion.
Throughout history, the Shadowstaff has been wielded by spies, assassins, and those who navigate the delicate balance between light and shadow. Its ability to manipulate darkness and harness the power of the unseen realm makes it a valuable tool for those who seek to traverse both the mortal world and the shadowy corners beyond. As it passes from hand to hand, the Shadowstaff weaves its own shadowy tale, leaving its mark on history and fueling the curiosity of those who dare to uncover its mysteries.