By Nadine Edwards, for the Didici bloodline.
The shadow becomes an extension of the Kindred's self, able to perform duties at extended distances away from the Kindred as if it was the Kindred. The shadow has no existence in itself. It is guided by the thoughts of the Kindred which requires the Kindred's concentration. If the Kindred's concentration is broken then the effect is broken and the shadow becomes one with the Kindred instantly. The shadow is not trapped away from the Kindred, it just ceases to exit away from the Kindred.
Even in full darkness a shadow exists and can be called upon at all times.
A Kindred with Auspex can test to perceive the presence of a shadow with a test of PERCEPTION + ALERTNESS. 1 successes perceives a presence close by but not the location or form. 2 successes perceives the location of a presence but not the form. 3 successes perceives the location and form of the presence.
If one ability is invoked while another is being used (such as, Shadow Touch is used while using Shadow Eyes) but the second test is a normal failure then that indicates that the force was insufficient to cause the desired effect while a botch will require a concentration roll ( Self-Control - Difficulty 7 ) for the shadow to continue its existence.
* Shadow Eyes: The Kindred's shadow is sent to view places that the Kindred wishes not to be present at herself. The Kindred uses the shadow's presence to view another location. Such viewing does not allow the Kindred to perceive both her current location and the other location at the same time. This also, does not allow the Kindred to hear conversations only to see who or what is present. The shadow can even be used to read that which is clearly displayed (comprehension of the material is still dependant on the limitations of the Kindred).
SYSTEM : Manipulation + Investigation Difficulty 5
** Shadow Senses: The Kindred's shadow is sent to other locations as in Shadow Eyes but it can both see and hear all that goes on.
SYSTEM : Manipulation + Investigation Difficulty 7
** Shadow Touch: The Kindred's shadow can be sent to touch, move or lift small light objects ( a pen, piece of paper, button, etc ). The shadow gains a small amount of solid existence which will enable it to manipulate objects.
This ability can be used in conjunction with other Shadow abilities.
Example Spill coffee from a coffee cup across a page or part a curtain to see in side a room.
SYSTEM : Dexterity + Alertness Difficulty 5
*** Shadow Force: The Kindred's shadow can push with great force against an object be it a door or a person.
SYSTEM : Strength + Brawl Difficulty 7
**** Shadow Cloak: The Kindred's shadow will envelope the Kindred and hid her from view even her aura. Though Kindred with higher Auspex will be able to perceive past this cloaking.
SYSTEM : Manipulation + Subterfuge Difficulty 7
***** Shadow Hold: The Kindred's shadow can carry/lift an object. So that the shadow could transport an object back to the awaiting hands of the Kindred. This option is limited by the object being able to pass unnoticed and unhindered by people, furniture and closed doors. The shadow many be able to pass unhindered by these things but the object does not take on the shadows properties.
SYSTEM : Manipulation + Subterfuge Difficulty 9