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Gloom Thread

Materials & Essences · Special Materials

Grade Special
Applies to Cloaks, linings, scarves, bow wraps, stealth wear

Dark fey fiber that stays soft, quiet and supple in dim, damp or moonlit places; favoured for stealth wear and subtle layered garments.

Applicable items: Cloaks, linings, scarves, bow wraps, stealth wear, worn items

Traits granted: Gloom Thread

Effects: While wearing or using the item, the user gains +1 on Stealth checks in dim light, shadow or lightly obscured terrain.

Scaling profile: Flat: +1 to the listed flat bonus each time the finished item enters a higher item-level band (5, 11, 17).

Crafting requirements: Tools appropriate to the base item, plus properly prepared gloom thread.

Crafting modifiers: +25% raw material cost; Craft DC +1.

Restrictions: Unsuitable for most rigid items, heavy armor and large structural gear.

Magic items: The item keeps the Gloom Thread trait if it is later made Masterwork or enchanted.