WRAITH
It is said that the dead travel quickly and it seems they've found it fitting to bless your wolf with this particular aspect of themselves. While under the cover of shadows, your wolf is capable of traveling at speeds typically considered impossible by their peers. Quick on their feet and with stamina in excess, so long as your wolf is concealed from a source of direct light, they may travel faster and farther than any other.
TIER RATING
This is a tier two ability.
STAGES
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STAGE 1: Beginning stage
Your wolf discovers that during the cover of darkness, they can move quicker than usual - however, they cannot travel particularly far at this stage without experiencing extreme fatigue. During this stage, there is a 48 hour cooldown period between usage.
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STAGE 2: Intermediate
Acquired by completing three pieces of artwork or roleplay that relate directly to your ability
The speed and distance covered increases in stage two - your wolf can cover larger distances quicker than before, and begins to improve stamina. They are also able to use their ability during daylight hours, so long as they remain hidden from direct sunlight and move only in covered areas and shadows. They may begin to notice tendrils of a shadowy aura encircling their feet and shoulders while running in the shade. During this stage, there is a 24 hour cooldown period between usage.
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STAGE 3: Master
Acquired by completing a further three pieces of artwork or roleplay that relate directly to your ability.
In addition to the above, the wraith can now take on a shadowy appearance and teleport from one pool of shadow to another (known as shadow-stepping). The exit shadow must be within sight for successful teleportation. This ability expends a considerable amount of energy. The more it is used, and the greater the distance crossed, the more energy is expended. Shadow-stepping has a 48 hour cooldown period between usage, but general wraith travel no longer has any cooldown requirement.
OVERALL RESTRICTIONS
On average, this ability will allow your character to travel across the map approximately 2x quicker than normal (so a three day trip would take your character 1.5 days)
This ability can only be used in darkness, and the user must be concealed from direct light at all times (including direct moonlight).
While from stage 2 onward the ability can be used during the day, it is noted to be less effective during the hours the sun is highest in the sky. Other than at night, the best times to use the ability are dawn and dusk.
Use of this ability is conscious from tier 2 onwards, and is activated only when the user chooses to use it.