Glimmercloak

Glimmercloak

1st-level illusion
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a fragment of mirror and a pinch of dust)
Duration: 1 hour


Glimmercloak is a spell of light and shadow, a masterful illusion that bends the very essence of visibility around the caster. When this incantation is woven, reality itself seems to shimmer and shift, as if the world were viewed through a kaleidoscope of broken mirrors and dancing lights.

As you utter the spell, your hands weaving the ancient gestures, a cloak of flickering light envelops you. This cloak, woven from the fabric of illusions, is a tapestry of refracted light and shifting shadows. It cloaks you not in darkness but in a myriad of luminescent fragments, each bending and refracting the light in a dazzling display.

The Glimmercloak renders you partially invisible, a spectral figure that moves like a wraith among the tangible world. Your form becomes a mere suggestion, a silhouette of light and shade that defies the eyes' attempt to focus. You become a puzzle of light, a being that exists at the edge of perception.

While under the effect of this spell, you gain advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. The spell's magic makes it challenging for others to discern your exact location or movements. It's not that you become unseen, but rather that you become ungraspable, an enigma that dances on the periphery of vision.

However, the Glimmercloak is not infallible. Sudden movements or direct interactions with the environment may cause brief disturbances in the illusion, offering glimpses of your true form. The spell also does not mask sound or scent, and it loses its effectiveness in environments devoid of light, as its magic relies on the manipulation of existing light sources.

Upon the spell's conclusion or if it's dispelled, the cloak of light dissipates like a dream at dawn, leaving you fully visible once more.

Classes: Bard, Rogue, Sorcerer
Source: Custom Creation


Glimmercloak is a favorite among illusionists, spies, and thieves, a testament to the art of hiding in plain sight. It is a spell that speaks of the elusive nature of reality, a reminder that sometimes, what we see is but a fraction of what truly exists.