A shadow is someone who uses magic to imitate the powers of Shadows. It is said that Trellan taught people the magic and it proliferated. Unlike those of Vadoma who are granted the skills by their God, mages and others have learned the art of shadows to mimic them. Shadow magic can trap people in
the shadow realm and needs a steady and precise hand. It is said that darklings are made from those who tested the shadow art and lost themselves in the Shadow Realm.