Shadow magic

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Shadow magic is the manipulation of the shadows created by Wilfre when he drew in the Book of Life.

Shadow Magic History and Uses
When the shadows were created from the Book of Life, it was essentially a threat to all raposa. It ruined their day to day lives, changing the world around them. Eventually, however, some raposa were able to harness its power and use it themselves. Despite its negative effects on the world, it granted a raposa the ability to create, a power known to be held by only the Creator. However, the very nature of the shadows meant that many raposa died shortly after using it. The toxicity of the substance and the parasitic nature of the goo meant that very few raposa were able to safely practice this magic. The few raposa that were lucky enough to successfully use it were changed, no longer like a normal raposa. Their bodies became the host of the deadly shadows, creating a symbiotic realtionship between the two. If the rapo were to have children, the child would have to fight off the shadows, thus, many children did not make it. Though, the children that did make it were unusually resilient, their own shadow parasite now strengthening them. Despite this, the children are NOT exempt them from detrimental side effects.

As a practice, shadow magic is admittedly easier to use than herbalism and divination. It is a fluid and physical art, where the raposa instinctively performs most actions. Offensively, shadow goo is the most commonly used as it is versatile; one can make it sharp and thick, like a spear, the perfect tool for impaling. It can also take the form of a whiplike shape, the force of its moving causing lacerations, or one can simply use the sheer force of a blast to knock someone out. Defensive use of shadow magic is rarely heard of, but it can be used to form a strong shield, and the shadow mist can be used as a cover. It is also heard that the most expert raposa can use these methods.

Significant Users

 * Wilfre
 * Jacob

Blood AU
Shadow magic does not exist in the Blood AU, because Wilfre never drew in the Book of Life, and so never created the shadows.