Gloomshard Amulet of Shadow's Embrace
Wondrous Item (Amulet), rare (requires attunement)
This enigmatic amulet is crafted from a deep, obsidian-like material that seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. Intricate silver filigree wraps around its surface, depicting swirling tendrils of shadow that seem to shift and change as the wearer moves. When worn, the amulet resonates with an otherworldly energy, whispering secrets from the realm of shadows.
While wearing this amulet, you gain the following benefits:
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Shadow Step: As a bonus action, you can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see that is in dim light or darkness. After using this ability, you gain a +10 bonus to your next attack roll made before the end of your next turn. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
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Veil of Darkness: When you are in dim light or darkness, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Additionally, creatures have disadvantage on opportunity attacks against you while you are in dim light or darkness.
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Whispers of the Unseen: Once per long rest, you can cast the Invisibility spell as a 2nd-level spell without expending a spell slot. You can maintain concentration on this spell even if you take damage.
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Shadow's Toll: When you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, you can absorb a portion of their life essence. For the next hour, you gain temporary hit points equal to your level.
However, the amulet has a dark aspect: every time you use one of its features, you must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or gain a level of exhaustion. The amulet’s whispers may tempt you to delve deeper into the shadows, challenging the balance of your heart and mind.
In the hands of a clever wielder, this item can become a vessel of both power and peril, marking its owner as a master of the unseen.
