| College: | Dark Magics |
| Spell Type: | Arcane Spell |
| Special Classification: | None |
| Spell Rank Limit: | 10 |
| Name: | Shadow Cat |
| Multiple: | 480 |
| Range: | 300 (+50/rank) feet |
| Duration: | 120 (+15/rank) minutes |
| Base Chance: | 55 |
| Components: | Verbal, Somatic |
| Saving Throw: | None |
| Prerequisites: | Spell Memory 14, Spell Energy 14, Haze of Shadows 22, Wraithform 22 |
When this spell is cast, the wizard brings into being a cat made of shadow. The Shadowcat is the size of a normal cat and may be either gray or black at the caster's option. The caster has complete telepathic control of the feline; he can see, hear, and even speak through it as long as it remains within range. At the moment it moves out of range, the Shadowcat vanishes. The caster does not need to concentrate on the Shadowcat except when he wants to use its senses.
The shadowy feline is insubstantial, making it subject only to magical or special attacks, including those by weapons of +2 or better. It has the following combat stats:
Stat | Base Value | Bonus per Rank |
| Initiative | NA |  |
| Level | 6 | +1 |
| Weapon | NA | |
| SC | NA | |
| # Attacks | NA | |
| Damage | NA | |
| Protection | 3 | +1 per 2 ranks |
| Defense | 30 | +5 |
| HP | 30 | +5 |
| Saves | 40 | +3 |
The cat dissipates if it loses all of its hit points. The Shadowcat has no attacks of its own and cannot touch or carry objects. A successful counterspell causes the cat to vanish.
A Shadowcat makes no sound as it moves. It is 90% undetectable in all but the the brightest conditions (use Subtle Perception rolls to notice the Shadowcat). It can pass through small holes or narrow openings. |
| Effect Category: | Sense |
| Effect: | Scrying |
| Base Cost: | 150 |
| Modifiers: |
| Area of Effect: | 1 target | 0 |
| Cast Chance: | 55 | 1.4 |
| Casting Time: | Normal spell | 0 |
| Components: | See Components Above | -0.5 |
| Duration: | 30 minutes per rank | 1.5 |
| Immunity: | No Immunity | 0 |
| List: | List Appropriate | 0 |
| Range: | 75 feet per rank | 0.9 |
| Reliability: | Mostly reliable | 0 |
| Resistance: | No save | 0 |
| Visibility: | No visibility modifier | 0 |
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Active Cost
(cost after advantages): | 720 |
Recommended Cost
(cost after disadvantages): | 480 |