You envelop the target in a shroud of shadow. The target perceives light as one step lower than it actually is (bright light becomes dim light, for example), affecting their ability to sense creatures and objects accordingly.
The shroud also provides the target a +1 status bonus to saving throws against light effects. This effect is helpful to creatures sensitive to light, and a creature can willingly choose to be subject to the failure effect of the spell.
Critical Success The target is unaffected.
Success The effect lasts for 1 round.
Failure The effect lasts its normal duration.
Traits
An action with this trait requires a degree of mental concentration and discipline.
Darkness effects extinguish non-magical light in the area, and can counteract less powerful magical light. You must usually target light magic with your darkness magic directly to counteract the light, but some darkness spells automatically attempt to counteract light.
You must physically manipulate an item or make gestures to use an action with this trait. Creatures without a suitable appendage can't perform actions with this trait. Manipulate actions often trigger reactions.
This magic involves shadows or the energy of the Netherworld.