Umbramancy (UHM-bruh-MAN-see)

"Once upon a time, the darkness was all there was. It did not attack, or roar, or rip at flesh as many have trained it to do. It cradled all of non-existence in its arms, as a mother would an infant... and waited patiently. Its patience was rewarded with everything you see before you. But even still, in corners and pockets, the darkness remembers the time before time. It only knows what it is taught. It is up to us to teach it right from wrong. So, be kind, and teach well. And with luck, you shall make a powerful ally, but more than that... a fast friend."
—Erebos, God of Darkness

Umbramancy, also called umbrakinesis or simply darkness magic, is a class of magic involving the manipulation and weaponization of darkness.

Effect

Umbramancy is primarily used as a weapon, but using darkness as a tool of somekind is not unheard of.

Side/Secondary Effects

Common side-effects for novice umbramancers include blinding oneself or others, as well as accidentally slipping into their own shadow, with no way to get out.

Manifestation

The manifestation of umbramancy varies greatly by the spell, but across all spells, the main indication is darkness.

Source

Umbramancy is commonly drawn from either the user's internal magic pool, or the ambient magic around them.

Discovery

Umbramancy was born with and first used by Erebos, the God of Darkness. From there, it was taught to his devils, then gifted and taught to mortals.

Notable Users:

• Aelara Lizette Rosales
• Deremos Graham Avencia
• Erebos, God of Darkness
• Lunette Natalie Ayers 
• Neikona Jean Vilinixia
• Rylitus Antonio Martins
• Selena Eleanor Blackwell
• Vazios Alberto Vièra 

Related Deity/Higher Power

Erebos, God of Darkness

Related Organizations

• The Corvus Coalition
• The Raven Syndicate

Material Components

Umbramancers need some form of existing darkness, such as their own shadow, or the shadow of objects around them, to be able to work.

Gestures & Ritual

Varying

Related School

Darkness

Related Element

Darkness

Effect Duration

Varies by spell

Effect Casting Time

Varies by spell

Range

Varies by spell

Level

Varies by spell

Applied Restriction

Umbramancers cannot work in areas where there is no darkness (for example, being surrounded by light on all sides). They are unable to work in any areas protected by anti-spells or other magical "dead zones".