This material is woven from shadow itself. Shadow silk is a very faint material, translucent and flimsy. It has the look and feel of deep black silk.
Shadow silk armour continually grants its wearer its benefits. In brighter light, it feels heavier and in areas of shadowy illumination or darkness, it feels lightweight and fluid.
The wearer of shadow silk armour moves more quietly and blends into shadow more effectively. It grants its wearer a +2 bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks.
Only armour that is made from cloth or leather can be crafted using shadow silk. Padded, leather or hide armour can be made from the material. These shadow silk armours are treated as light armour. The maximum Dexterity bonus is increased by 2, and armour check penalties are lessened by 2 (to a minimum of 0). The arcane spell failure chance in areas of shadowy illumination or darkness is reduced by 15% (minimum 0%).
An item made from shadow silk weighs approximately one-quarter as much as the same item made from other materials. Armour fashioned from shadow silk is always masterwork; the masterwork cost is included in the prices given below.
Shadow silk armour has 10 hit points and hardness 1. The material knits itself back together in areas of shadowy illumination or darkness, restoring 1 hit point per round unless it is destroyed (hit points 0 or lower).
| Type of Shadow Silk Item | Item Cost | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Padded Armour | 1,500 gp | 2.5 lb. |
| Leather Armour | 1,750 gp | 4 lb. |
| Hide Armour | 2,500 gp | 5.5 lb. |
Source: Tome of Magic (Page 155)