Shadowsong Pike

== Shadowsong Pike ==
Weapon (Pike), Rare (requires attunement)
=== Traits: ===
* Magical: The Shadowsong Pike is a magical weapon with potent enchantments.
* Umbral Strike: On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Will save or be concealed for 1 round as shadows cling to them.
=== Enchantments: ===
# Shadowstep: The wielder gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Stealth checks in dim light or darkness, allowing them to move with an uncanny ability to blend into the shadows.
# Veil of Shadows: Once per day, the wielder can envelop themselves in an area of magical darkness extending 10 feet around them for 1 minute, creating an effective cover.
=== Construction Requirements: ===
Crafting the Shadowsong Pike requires a shadow essence collected from the Plane of Shadow, a piece of obsidian formed during a solar eclipse, and the essence of a deeper darkness spell. The cost of construction is 2,600 gold pieces.
=== Appearance: ===
The Shadowsong Pike is an elegant and mysterious polearm that seems to draw power from the shadows. Its pikehead is crafted from a dark, polished metal that appears almost obsidian-like, absorbing and reflecting minimal light. Intricate eldritch symbols are engraved along the length of the haft, glowing with a faint, otherworldly luminescence.
When activated, the Shadowsong Pike seems to absorb ambient light, creating an area of dim light around it. The symbols along the haft emit a subtle, pulsating glow, enhancing the mysterious and enigmatic aura of the weapon.
During the execution of the Veil of Shadows ability, the Shadowsong Pike becomes engulfed in a deeper darkness, obscuring the wielder and creating an aura of magical shadow that shrouds them from view. The darkness is not just absence of light but a manifestation of the very essence of shadows.
The Shadowsong Pike is more than a weapon; it is a tool of stealth and surprise, allowing its wielder to strike from the shadows and move with an uncanny ability to avoid detection. It embodies the mysterious and elusive nature of darkness itself.