Blessing of Umbra

First given to Erandul the Moonsworn, the Blessing of Umbra has been given at times to important figures in the Midnight Kingdom, particularly in times of peril, when up to four gain a Blessing, though the blessing will manifest in different ways.

Effect

The Blessing of Umbra grants one of four blessings, depending upon the need, the first blessing, the blessing of Speed, has been given to a total of twenty people since Erandul received his Blessing, and grants enhanced speed of all sorts, including both physical and mental speed.
The second blessing, given to fifteen people since Erandul's blessing, is the blessing of Strength, and grants great physical and mental fortitude.
The third blessing, given to only two people after Erandul's blessing, is the blessing of Wisdom, and grants reasoning and intellect beyond reckoning.
The fourth and final blessing is powerful enough that no one since Erandul has been given it. Known as the blessing of Grace, it grants the ability to draw attention, extreme coordination, and a presence that weighs on people, forcing them to make a choice.

Manifestation

Recipients of the Blessing of Speed are marked with the new moon on their brow, symbolizing their speed being such that they cannot be seen by light.
Recipients of the blessing of Strength receive the mark of the full moon on their brow, representing their wholeness of both body and spirit.
Recipients of the blessing of Wisdom have the half moon marked on their foreheads, to represent that not everything is known, and the wisdom is needed when times become dark.
Bearers of the Blessing of Grace have the crescent moon marked on their foreheads, a testament to the touch of Umbra.

Source

The Blessing of Umbra is given straight from the Moonlit Warden himself. Umbra will select prominent figures and grant his blessing to those he deems worthy.

Discovery

The Blessing of Umbra was first seen when Umbra blessed Erandul the Moonsworn, granting Grace to him. since then, whenever the need has been great, Umbra will bless one of more Midnight Elves, grantign them the power to fight back.

Material Components

No materials besides the strength of resolve and the power of the inner spirit are needed to receive the Blessing.

Gestures & Ritual

If a person is deemed worthy, and in need of aid, the Blessing of Umbra will appear and mark the worthy, granting them power.

Related Discipline

The Blessing of Umbra is intrinsically tied to worship of the god Umbra, though people devoted to other gods have been blessed.

Related School

The blessing of Umbra is one of the seven Divine Mysteries, works of magic that only the Gods can create.

Related Element

THe Blessing of Umbra is strongly associated with both the Moon and Freedom, representing the freedom that the drow once longed for, to live in peace under the moonlight.

Effect Duration

The Blessing of Umbra lasts a lifetime, expiring when the recipient dies.

Effect Casting Time

The Blessing appears instantly when it appears, though no known methods of predicting its appearance have worked.

Range

The Blessing of Umbra is tied intrinsically to its recipient, and travels with its bearer.

Level

So far, various attempts have been made to create and artificial blessing of Umbra. all have been met with failure.

Applied Restriction

The Blessing of Umbra has only been known to appear on Midnight Elves, though otherwise, no restrictions exist on who can become blessed.