Shadow magic : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:31 pm

How many people consider shadow magic from shadowkey canon? And what are peoples thoughts on shadow magic? I found a few instances where it takes part in other lore other then shadowkey. 1.)When sheogoraths champion has to fight a shadow version of himself. 2.)In the trial of vivec one persons shadow is given up.

Personally i think it's a great idea i would love to see expanded upon.

» Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:51 pm

And what is shadow magic? I've never played Shadowkey so I don't know.

But unless Shadowkey is considered non-canon, then I'd think it can be assumed that unless we're told otherwise from a separate source, it can be considered canon.

» Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:49 pm

...chosen to explore this relation of world to shadow, Azra was the first to realize that shadows were not a mere absence of light, but a reflection of possible worlds created by forces in conflict. A light strikes a rock, and the shadow is a record of their clash, past, present and future. Other conflicting forces produced less obvious shadows, fire and water, wind and rock, or nations at war. With skill and patience the shadows of all could be read, and patterns teased out, emphasized or eradicated. Manipulating a shadow could, through contagion, manipulate the object or force which cast it. Azra was eminent master of this nearly imperceptible magic.

...Azra attempted what had never been done before, manipulating his own shadow to such and extent that he instantiated and melded all possible Azras at the same time, crossing over from this singular existences in shadow. Ignorant Redguard soldier, fearing the power of Azra should he succeed, trapped and confronted Azra. The battle did not go well for the wizard. The hole blasted when he lost control of his magics can still be seen at the village that bears his name, Azra's Crossing. The science of shadow lost a great man that day, although others, such as Pergan Asuul, strive to take his place. - http://www.imperial-library.info/skbooks.shtml

It's a bit like the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Many-worlds_interpretation, all possible worlds are put back together again and then you pick an alternate line for the thing you want to change.

» Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:20 am

I LOVE shadow magic in any series it's in. Such a canon form as has been posted is perfect for me, and I would really like to make a mod for it someday.

» Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:59 am

I like to think that shadow magic might be related to Mnemolic sorcery, or that the latter is a more lore-ish name for the former. Both are predicated on interrupting the "exactness" of Mundus.