Shadowmist

== Shadowmist ==
Item Level: 7
Price: 250 gp
Usage: Consumable
Bulk: L
Activation: [Action]
Shadowmist is a black, misty substance typically contained in small, obsidian vials adorned with eerie runes. When released into the air, it temporarily grants the user the ability to move through shadows and become invisible at will. It is a favorite tool of spies, assassins, and those who prefer to operate in the darkness.
=== Effects: ===
# Shadowmeld (2 minutes): When the user releases Shadowmist into the air as an action, they become one with the shadows. This grants them the ability to become invisible at will, similar to the Invisibility spell. The invisibility lasts for 2 minutes or until the user attacks, casts a spell, or performs any action that would typically break invisibility.
# Shadowstep: Once per use, while under the effects of Shadowmist, the user can use an action to merge into a shadow and reappear in another shadow within 60 feet. This functions as the Dimension Door spell.
=== Drawbacks: ===
# Shadowy Instincts: Prolonged use of Shadowmist can lead to a heightened affinity for the Shadow Plane. Users may find themselves unnaturally drawn to shadows and darkness, making them uncomfortable in well-lit areas. This can lead to penalties in situations where visibility is important.
# Fleeting Existence: The invisibility granted by Shadowmist is fleeting and tied to the user's concentration. Any disruption to their focus, such as taking damage, breaks the invisibility, leaving them exposed.
# Shadows' Whisper: Under the influence of Shadowmist, the user may occasionally hear faint, eerie whispers from the Shadow Plane. These whispers can be distracting and unsettling, potentially causing the user to become unnerved or shaken in certain situations.
=== Crafting: ===
Creating Shadowmist requires a skilled alchemist with knowledge of shadow manipulation. The process involves distilling shadows from the Shadow Plane into a liquid form, which is then carefully sealed in obsidian vials.
=== Adventure Hooks: ===
# The PCs stumble upon a hidden cache of Shadowmist in the lair of a notorious assassin. They must decide whether to use it for their own purposes, destroy it to prevent its misuse, or return it to the authorities.
# A shadowy organization seeks to control the supply of Shadowmist and use it for nefarious purposes. The PCs are hired to investigate and disrupt their operations.
# A character in the party becomes fascinated by Shadowmist and its connection to the Shadow Plane. They may seek to unravel its secrets or confront their growing affinity for darkness.