Shadow Pounce

Shadow Pounce

4th-level illusion
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute


Shadow Pounce is an enigmatic spell, a cunning blend of illusion and the lycanthrope's innate affinity for the shadows. This spell allows the caster to become one with the shadows, transforming their very essence into an elusive and predatory force.

As the incantation is whispered, darkness gathers around the caster, cloaking them in a veil of shadows. These shadows warp and twist, resonating with the caster's predatory instincts. The caster's form blurs, becoming a mere silhouette, a ghostly predator poised for the hunt.

Effects of Shadow Pounce:

Shadow Meld: The caster becomes nearly invisible in dim light or darkness, their form merging seamlessly with the shadows. They gain advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks and become difficult to pinpoint by enemies. Phantom Movement: While in this shadow form, the caster can move through spaces as small as one inch without squeezing, their form flowing like smoke. Surprise Strike: The first attack the caster makes from this shadow form has advantage, as they strike with the unpredictability and swiftness of a shadow. The spell's true potency is revealed in the dance of predator and prey. The caster, a shadow among shadows, moves with a silence that belies their lethal intent. Each step is calculated, each breath a whisper, as they position themselves for the perfect strike.

Shadow Pounce is not just a spell; it is an embodiment of the lycanthrope's dual nature, the intersection of the cunning hunter and the elusive prey. It speaks to the heart of the shadow, to the part of every creature that knows the thrill of the chase and the sweetness of the ambush.

Classes: Rogue, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source: Custom Creation