The Shadebound Boots are crafted from supple, jet-black leather that clings to the wearer's feet like a second skin. The boots have a sleek, streamlined design that accentuates the wearer's agility and grace. Embedded within the leather are thin, silvery threads that twist and coil, resembling ethereal tendrils of shadow. These intricate patterns trace along the sides and soles of the boots, mirroring the fluid movement of shadows.

When light touches the surface of the Shadebound Boots, it seems to dissipate, as if absorbed by the darkness. The boots emit a subtle, smoky aura that shimmers with hints of silver, giving the impression of wisps of shadow swirling around the wearer's feet.

As the wearer moves, wisps of shadowy mist trail behind them, creating an ethereal, ephemeral effect. When activated, the boots release a soft, subtle pulse of shadowy energy, causing the silver patterns to momentarily glow, as if awakening from slumber.

Overall, the Shadebound Boots exude an aura of mystery and stealth, representing the convergence of darkness and agility. Their appearance suggests a connection to the shadowy realms and hints at the wearer's newfound ability to traverse through the realms of light and shadow with unmatched speed and grace.

Effect: The Shadebound Boots grant the wearer the ability to manipulate shadows and enhance their mobility, providing the following abilities:

1. Shadow Dash: Once per short rest, as a bonus action, the wearer can activate the boots to dash through shadows, instantly moving up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space that is also in dim light or darkness. This ability allows the wearer to bypass obstacles and maneuver swiftly across the battlefield.

2. Shadowstep Mastery: The boots enhance the wearer's natural agility and grace. They gain a +10 bonus to their movement speed when in dim light or darkness. Additionally, they have advantage on Acrobatics checks made to balance, jump, or perform intricate maneuvers.

3. Cloak of Shadows: The boots allow the wearer to meld with the shadows, granting them a degree of invisibility. When standing in dim light or darkness, the wearer gains the benefits of the Invisibility spell, becoming invisible until they step into an area of bright light or take an aggressive action. This effect ends if the wearer uses an item or ability that directly reveals their location.

 

The breastplate and shoulder protectors of this armor are made of leather that has been stiffened by being boiled in oil. The rest of the armor is made of softer and more flexible materials.

Notes: Damage: Unarmed Attacks, Resistance: Necrotic