The Path of the Shadow Builder
The Path of the Shadow Builder came into creation when Salem was in the Endless battles of Hell. His weapon broken and the only thing he had left was the very shadows about him. Desperation is the mother of invention
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[NOTE] : In order to create something, the wielder must have knowledge of what he is creating. It may seem simple to create yourself just by looking the mirror, but it's not that simple. Medical knowledge of how it works or a deep understanding of the type of creature is required. Also, a created item may be uncreated at any time by the wielder. Even if he can't see it, he simply stops sustaining it.
Basic
Minor Forging
This covers simple things that have no moving parts such as blades or wings. Anything created must be in direct skin contact with the creator or else it will turn to dust. This is actually the Darkness from within being used.
Examples:
The wielder can create body armor making him resistant to damage of most sorts. This armor usually looks the same every time. The armor that covers the eyes provides a filter that lets the user see in the dark better.
Crude blades extending from the armor, usually from the forearm or foreleg.
Wings (bat or feather) can be created and lets the creator glide, not fly.
Forging
The wielder may create more complex objects from ambient Darkness. The creator must have knowledge of the object and how it works to create it. Forging covers objects with moving parts or ones that are made of composite materials. Objects don't have to be in skin contact or even in line of sight to continue to exist. Inanimate objects only.
Intermediate
Summon Darkling
The wielder calls forth a darkling spirit and lends it some Darkness to give it material form. The summoner has no control over which specific darkling is summoned unless she knows its name.
Life Forging
The wielder now has enough experience to create simulacra of living creatures. The living beings lack free will, emotions or creativity. They cannot carry on a conversation or use public transport, but can be instructed to fight or act as a decoy. Note that they will die for you. When forging life, no supernatural powers may be duplicated. (By the way, don't even think about trying to create vampires with normal Forging because, "they're not living".)
Advanced
Shadow Clone
With this level and power, the Shadow Builder is able to create a perfect clone of them self. This clone is excate in looks, power and thought. The downside of this is the clone can only last: 1 rt day of non-combat ... 3 rounds of combat.
[ Notes on Darklings ]
Creating darklings is special. Darklings are minor darkness spirits that use the Shadows to materialize. Darklings have minds and needs of their own. Their creator has no say over which particular darkling is called unless aided by someone in touch with the spirit world or if he knows its name. To get an idea of their personalities, think of the cockroaches from Joe's Apartment.
Darklings have stats something like Str 2, Dex 3, Sta 1, Cha 3, Man 3, App 0, Per 3, Int 2, Wit 3. Abilities range with different darklings, most have Brawl 2, Dodge 4, Subterfuge 2, Stealth 2, and Occult 3 (Darkness). Some have Drive, Firearms, Melee, Repair, Music, Computer, Chemistry, etc.
You can make requests of the darkling but will usually have to do something for it return (junk food and cable television are most common). The creature does not want harm to come to you (because you are maintaining its existence on this plane) but cannot be ordered about. Some darklings are evil and will try to get their creators to perform evil acts via trickery and deceit. Remember that darklings must obey the rules relating to light.
