Shadow Magic

History
Another ancient form of Magic, Shadow Magic is notorious for its dark nature, both literally and figuratively. Blood Born Shadow users are rare, with the majority of Shadow users having taught themselves. Learning Shadow Magic is actually the most common method of keeping this craft alive. Throughout history, many Blood Born and self taught Shadow witches have been hunted or persecuted. Despite the common misconception that Shadow users are evil, there is no solid evidence proving that stereotype to be true; like many other users of Magic, it all depends on the user--witchcraft in itself has never been utilized solely for evil, though there are witches who use it for evil. Notable witches who use Shadow Magic for evil are Reed and Hadrian.

Shadow Magic itself is a craft based around the manipulation of any empty space devoid of light.

Use
Shadow users are able to call their power from, and manipulate, any of the shadows around them, whether that be in nature, or artificially made. Shadow Magic often does not include these of catalysts, or otherwise, though they can be used when a user needs a slight push. Shadow Magic, at its core, is like any other Magic--the manipulation of the world around the user, for whatever their purpose may be. Stronger users may not need as much help controlling their shadows, however, new users may need support in the form of catalysts, or another witch, in order to fulfill their need. Notable Shadow users include Reed and Hadrian, who are both self taught. Both witches are seen to use Shadow Magic throughout the series, to varying degrees.

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