Strength Level Zero / Strength Level One
This ability grants the user dominion over one of the two secondary elements, which in this case would be shadows and darkness. Initially, the user will have very little control over the shadows and will only be able to call upon their own shadow in order to cloak their physical form in darkness. This is known as shadowscaping. Though the user does not necessarily become one with the shadow, it will still make it extremely difficult for their enemies to see them under most circumstances. They can still be touched and, therefore, harmed by physical means.
Duration Period: Three consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: Five consecutive in-character posts.
Strength Level Two
At this level, a witch is able to blend in with any shadow that is larger than their own body mass, literally fading into the darkness. When merged with a shadow in this way, it is impossible to see the user or to harm them through physical means. However, the user is only able to remain in the shadow for three consecutive in-character posts.
Duration Period: Three consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: Five consecutive in-character posts.
Strength Level Three
An art known as shadowbending allows the user to manipulate existing shadows in their immediate surroundings as well as make them tangible through force of will, accomplishing even greater feats than before. Even going as far as wrapping a targetted individual within their own shadows; effectively immoblizing them. The user can only affect up to two individuals at a time with this aspect of the power. Other possibilities are truly endless with this advancement.
Duration Period: Five consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: Three consecutive in-character posts.
Strength Level Four
It is a myth that all witches’ familiars are feline in nature. The witch with control over the shadows is able to craft an independent familiar with their power, granting an intimate and powerful connection between the pair. The familiar, when made of shadow, is known as a shade and can be summoned by the witch. It will last only a short period (five consecutive in-character posts) before disappearing. Elemental familiars are independent creatures that provide guidance and assistance – though not always in the fashion that the witch imagines it will do so.
Duration Period: Five consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: Three consecutive in-character posts.
Strength Level Five
When manipulating shadows, the user is now able to manipulate every aspect of the darkness such as making it tangible, stretching or shrinking its size, adding volume to create three-dimensional constructs. The user is now able to remain within a shadow for eight consecutive in-character posts.
Duration Period: Eight consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: Two consecutive in-character posts.
Strength Level Six
Through devout concentration and expertise manipulation of the darkness, a user can generate a humanoid being of shadow. It will act independently of the user until it dissipates after five consecutive in-character posts. Users can remain within the confines of a shadow for ten consecutive in-character posts. Also, a summoned elemental being will now last for ten consecutive in-character posts before disappearing as well.
Duration Period: Ten consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: Two consecutive in-character post.
Strength Unlimited
In addition to all of the base level aspects of this power, the user is now capable of merging with their own shadow in order to gain several new abilities including enhanced strength (able to lift up to 800 lbs) and the ability to tap into dark energy that is expelled from the hands in “bolts”. This process leaves the user without a shadow temporarily and turns his eyes obsidian for twelve consecutive in-character posts, at which time the transformation will end. Up to five humanoid beings can be created at any one time, each one lasting a maximum of ten consecutive in-character posts. An elemental familiar will remain indefinitely until it is banished by the user. All other limitations remain the same.
Duration Period: Twelve consecutive in-character posts.
Interval Period: One consecutive in-character post.