Veil of Shadows and Whispers
Wondrous Item (Cloak), rare (requires attunement)
This dark, ethereal cloak shimmers with swirling shadows that seem to absorb light. When worn, the cloak feels incredibly light, and it whispers secrets in an ancient, forgotten language. The wearer gains advantage on Stealth checks and can move silently, as if they were part of the shadows themselves.
Once per long rest, the wearer can cast darkness as a spell, using their spellcasting ability. Additionally, when in an area of dim light or darkness, the cloak grants a +1 bonus to AC as the shadows provide an illusory defense.
As a unique ability, the wearer can expend a spell slot to invoke whispers of the unseen. This creates a 15-foot radius of silence for one minute, allowing the wearer and their allies to move without sound while creating opportunities to overhear their enemies' conversations. If enemies are within this radius, they must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC equal to your spell save DC) or be unable to speak for the duration, offering a chance to capture vital information or enable stealthy attacks.
Donning this cloak also invites shadows from the Shadowfell to occasionally whisper suggestions that are obscure but useful. Once per day, the wearer can ask a single question, and the Dungeon Master will provide a cryptic hint or a piece of advice related to their path, as determined by the flow of the game.
However, such dark power comes with a price. Each time the wearer activates one of the cloak's abilities, they must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or suffer from a brief bout of paranoia, giving them disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws until the end of their next long rest, as the shadows tempt them with fears of betrayal and secrets revealed.
