The Shadows

In Chalice World thier are powers behind the scenes and worlds that are shadows of what most people can see. The term Shadow generally reflects spirits and spirit worlds and things related to them.

Shadownaughts

Survivors of the fall of the First Kingdom shadownaughts are the spirits of powerful mages and nobles who somehow avoided the final death. They are seldom encountered outside the Blasted Lands but their influence is felt and feared everywhere.

Shadow Guard

Said to be scholars and warriors who studied in the Blasted Lands and serve the shadownaughts as scouts and guardians of the Blasted Lands. It is rare to see one outside that area but this does happen, and it is usually to recover stolen objects. They have full Legal Immunity in most of the civilized lands for fear of angering their masters.

Shadow Hunters

These jackal headed humanoids can be found all over the Blasted Lands, though rarely elsewhere. They hunt in packs tracking and slaying Outsiders, Elder Things and the minions serving them. They are mostly half naked warriors that kill with their claws, but many learn advanced martial and even magical abilities. Exceptional ones may become Shadow Guards or Shadow Speakers.

Shadow Riders

The riders and companions of shadow steads or umbral mounts, it is uncertain if they have any connection to the shadownaughts but they are said to be the source of the shadow steads so caution is advised.

Shadow Speakers

Similar to shadow guards but their role is to speak the word of the shadownaughts, they are ambassadors with no kingdom. Typically they have a shadow stead and enough magic to protect themselves from most foes.