Editing Dragonmark (section)

==The Mark of Shadow==
The Mark of Shadows benefits its bearer with both invasive scrying magic as well as illusory abilities used for deception. Unusually, there are ''two'' Dragonmarked Houses who claim jurisdiction over this mark; the original ''House Phiarlan'' and its younger offshoot, the rebellious ''House Thuranni'', which separated due to the internal conflicts that racked the greater house during the Last War. Both houses still use the marks and their non-magical skills for intelligence gathering, spying, and other covert activities while still pursuing mercantile wealth through entertainers and artisans of all kinds.

House Phiarlan controls the mysterious Artisans Guild. Outwardly a group of entertainers and companions, they are in reality a vast spy web operating throughout Breland, Thrane, and Aundair. House Thuranni and their Shadow Network are based in the Lhazaar Principalities who stretch their influence into Karrnath, Droaam, Q'Barra, and even into the ranks of the Emerald Claw, at the behest of the fickle princes. Both houses also employ unmarked spies, disguised as dancers, musicians, and artists. House Thuranni isn't quite as powerful as its progenitor, but it specializes in assassination, and here manages to out-do them.

'''3.5 Edition:'''
* Least: Darkness, disguise self or minor image 1/day; +2 bonus on Gather Information checks
* Lesser: Clairaudience/clairvoyance, shadow conjuration or scrying 1/day
* Greater: Mislead, prying eyes or shadow walk 1/day
* Siberys: Greater prying eyes or greater scrying 1/day

'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Shadow allows you to miss all targets with an attack when hidden or invisible and remain so. You can also master Deception rituals and the Knock, Masking Shroud, Secret Page, and Shadow Walk rituals.

'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Shadow elves add a +d4 bonus to Performance and Stealth checks. They can also innately cast Minor Illusion and Invisibility (at 3rd level) using Charisma (which they have a +1 bonus to).