Moonshadow

Moonshadow is a highly useful support spell, but one that requires the full intense light of the moon above. Moonshadow is often unusable unless the effects of Moonglow are present, or in a condition in the weather in which the light of the moon is already out and illuminating the field on its own. Regardless of whether Moonglow is in effect or not, Moonshadow's duration is deeply affected by the current phase of the moon, and whether or not the lighting is fully natural or boosted by Moonglow.

Moonshadow enhances the light of the moon all over the field and shrouds this as a veil of energy around the wielder, creating a special camouflage that renders their entire body totally invisible to the eyes. Wielders who go invisible using this spell will remain invisible for the duration of this spell, but minor concentration is constantly needed to keep the aura active. The invisibility may be intentionally cut off early by the wielder, or fail early if that wielder is hit with any disruptive or debilitating attacks that disrupt their focus too greatly. When the invisibility aura is activated, the wielder in question cannot be seen, even by their own eyes. However, any spell that they launch immediately becomes visible from the initial location, including most glyphrings, which may give away their position while attacking. And just because they cannot be seen does not mean they cannot be heard. Many wielders weigh the benefits and downsides of using this ability. It can be very useful in a wide variety of situations, but it also requires the strong light of the moon to function. In a battle, Moonglow can be difficult to keep alive since other weather canceling spells exist.

Security risks have become concerned with this innate Leray ability, since it can in theory be used for break-ins or to commit other various crimes. Thermal camera sensors and other special sensors can pick up Leray wielders who are invisible, while newer equipment can even be used to shut down all active magical auras in a short range to protect assets.


Predecessor Spells: None
Evolutionary Forms: None

Effect

Support Form: Support Spell
Support Type: Total Invisibility
Glyphring: False

Side/Secondary Effects

The wielder using this spell becomes invisible even to themself, which can be quite jarring at first and difficult to get used to.

Manifestation

A cloudy aura veils and shrouds itself around the wielder for a single second, after which they become totally invisible. Once invisible, sudden separation from the existing moonlight will not change the remaining duration for which they are invisible. Practice with the spell can naturally increase the average duration for which the invisibility lasts up to a threshold.

Source

Personal MP
Average MP usage: 12%

Effect Duration

For beginner level invocations, this invisibility can last for about 23 seconds, with 35 seconds being the recorded average for experienced wielders, and 55 seconds being the current recorded maximum.

Effect Casting Time

1.2 seconds

Range

Any

Level

Power Level: N/A

Applied Restriction

Cannot be invoked during the day time. Cannot be invoked without clear line of sight to the light of the moon. When moonlight is availible, lower phases of the moon will lower the duration, while a new moon phase will prevent the spell from working altogether (and Moonglow cannot change the phase of the moon).