Miyu
2007-05-24, 06:56 PM
I need some advice concerning the shadow weave rules and fluff concerning a powerfull antagonist in my current campaign, a wizard/shadow adept.
The main problem is, the informations about the shadow weave and the rules concerning it are not only vague but also controversial (which fits shar I suppose)
The NPC is not only hiding amongst the population of a smaller city but also has a medium rank in the local wizard guild. Problem is, some (official) sources say, you'll lose the access to the weave the moment you take the shadow weave magic feat. Other (official) sources say, your access to the weave gets gradually smaller (which makes at least a tad more sense). If the first applies and the wizard is forced to sap all power from the shadow weave: How to avoid the next mage coming across this wizard casting a spell, saying "hey, nice spell, but thanks to my freaky divination skills i can see it isnt there, therefore shadow magic, therefore DISINTIGRATE"
While as a DM I could say "f*ck you, my house my rules" I would like to have a handy (and preferably logical) explanation how this NPC avoids detection as an ace in the hole.
Any Hints?
The main problem is, the informations about the shadow weave and the rules concerning it are not only vague but also controversial (which fits shar I suppose)
The NPC is not only hiding amongst the population of a smaller city but also has a medium rank in the local wizard guild. Problem is, some (official) sources say, you'll lose the access to the weave the moment you take the shadow weave magic feat. Other (official) sources say, your access to the weave gets gradually smaller (which makes at least a tad more sense). If the first applies and the wizard is forced to sap all power from the shadow weave: How to avoid the next mage coming across this wizard casting a spell, saying "hey, nice spell, but thanks to my freaky divination skills i can see it isnt there, therefore shadow magic, therefore DISINTIGRATE"
While as a DM I could say "f*ck you, my house my rules" I would like to have a handy (and preferably logical) explanation how this NPC avoids detection as an ace in the hole.
Any Hints?