'SHADOWMELD' Syntax: automatic It is said that among the drow, the final test for shadows is to pass through a maze of obstacles while remaining hidden at all times, with their masters delivering death to any student seen in plain sight. While this story cannot be verified, it also cannot be denied that the drows seem to adhere to the shadows beyond the skill of even other shadows, making it extremely difficult to track drow shadows in cities. Most observers cannot see them at a distance (as per the "where" and "scan" commands) even when the drow is not actively hiding, so long the drow is situated where it is possible to hide and remains standing without being outlined by faerie magic. More wise observers can often manage to see through this shadowmeld technique, as can extremely experienced adventurers. Anyone trained in detecting the hidden cannot be fooled by shadowmeld. Note that while the shadowmeld legacy reduces the chances of being spotted at a distance, a drow shadow needs to actually be hiding to avoid being seen if the other person is in the same room. Intelligence decreases the chance of an outside observer seeing through one's shadowmeld. See also: HELP RACIAL LEGACY