Shroud

Overview

The Shroud is the mystical barrier that separates the Underworld from the Skinlands (akin to the Gauntlet). The Shroud makes the Shadowlands imperceptible to most living creatures and obscures Skinlands activity to the dead.
Wraith lore holds that early in history, there was little difference between the living and dead worlds, and individuals would often cross the two – as exemplified by legends of Odysseus and Gilgamesh. However, at some point (around the Third Great Maelstrom) a barrier separated the two, resulting in a Sundering that forever divided the Skinlands and Shadowlands . Since that time, the Shroud has grown progressively stronger.
The strength of the Shroud varies from location to location, and the weaker it is, the easier a wraith can impact the living world. In a suburban shopping mall during the middle of the day, the Shroud is almost impassable. In a cemetery on a moonless midnight, crossing over is far easier. Mortals can detect the shroud vaguely, with low-shroud rated areas considered "creepy".

Type

Metaphysical, Astral