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The Shadowfell is a realm of gloom and darkness. Its geography resembles that of the Material Plane, and some sages claim the Shadowfell is a shadow of the mortal realm, cast by the light of that which is Good. Others speculate that the Shadowfell may represent grim future of the mortal realm, or that the mortal realm is merely a dream of the dark powers that slumber there.

If there is a sun in the Shadowfell it is never visible, and what days there are transition inconsistently from seeming-twilight to night and back. The land is largely covered in fog, and on the rare times the fog clears the sky is covered in iron-grey clouds. The temperature is always just a little too cold, and there is no wind. The fog seems to dampen sound, and at other times to amplify or transmit it from far away. Within the fog are forests of dead trees, crumbling temples to forgotten gods, and the ruins of vast ancient cities that are all but abandoned.

The inhabitants of the Shadowfell are a grim lot. The undead thrive here, and seem perversely energized by the oppressive gloom. Small, vicious tribes of goblinoids eke out a living. Some say the drow maintain an outpost somewhere in the realm, where they trade for the ancient and evil artifacts that can be found in haunted tombs, but this is unconfirmed. There are rumors as well of terrible giants and deformed dragons still fighting an ancient war in the shadows of broken mountains.

If any can be said to rule the Shadowfell it is the Shadar-Kai. These beings resemble unusually tall and pale elves, though it is unknown if they are descendants of elves, some distant cousin, or something else entirely. The Shadar-Kai are not numerous but are powerful warriors and sorcerers. They tend to avoid one another, however, concerning themselves with ancient feuds or millennia-long quests rather than conquest. The value knowledge and power above all else, and brave (or foolish) mortals have sometimes been known to seek out Shadar-Kai to trade for hidden secrets. They are willing to make deals with mortals, and always follow through, sometimes to the regret of the mortals.

The Shadar-Kai hate the Fey for reasons unknown. Some speculate they are in league with fiends or the creatures of the Outer Dark, but this is mere speculation.

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 '''The Shadowfell''' is a realm of gloom and darkness. Its geography resembles that of the Material Plane, and some sages claim the Shadowfell is a shadow of the mortal realm, cast by the light of that which is Good. Others speculate that the Shadowfell may represent grim future of the mortal realm, or that the mortal realm is merely a dream of the dark powers that slumber there.
+[[File:Shadowfell.jpeg|thumb|right|Adventurers braving the Shadowfell]]
 If there is a sun in the Shadowfell it is never visible, and what days there are transition inconsistently from seeming-twilight to night and back. The land is largely covered in fog, and on the rare times the fog clears the sky is covered in iron-grey clouds. The temperature is always just a little too cold, and there is no wind. The fog seems to dampen sound, and at other times to amplify or transmit it from far away. Within the fog are forests of dead trees, crumbling temples to forgotten gods, and the ruins of vast ancient cities that are all but abandoned.
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 The inhabitants of the Shadowfell are a grim lot. The undead thrive here, and seem perversely energized by the oppressive gloom. Small, vicious tribes of goblinoids eke out a living. Some say the drow maintain an outpost somewhere in the realm, where they trade for the ancient and evil artifacts that can be found in haunted tombs, but this is unconfirmed. There are rumors as well of terrible giants and deformed dragons still fighting an ancient war in the shadows of broken mountains.
-If any can be said to rule the Shadowfell it is the [[Shadar-Kai]]. These beings resemble unusually tall and pale elves, though it is unknown if they are descendants of elves, some distant cousin, or something else entirely. The Shadar-Kai are not numerous but are powerful warriors and sorcerers. They tend to avoid one another, however, concerning themselves with ancient feuds or millennia-long quests rather than conquest. The value knowledge and power above all else, and brave (or foolish) mortals have sometimes been known to seek out Shadar-Kai to trade for hidden secrets. They are willing to make deals with mortals, and always follow through, sometimes to the regret of the mortals.
+If any can be said to rule the Shadowfell it is [[the Shadar-Kai]]. These beings resemble unusually tall and pale elves, though it is unknown if they are descendants of elves, some distant cousin, or something else entirely. The Shadar-Kai are not numerous but are powerful warriors and sorcerers. They tend to avoid one another, however, concerning themselves with ancient feuds or millennia-long quests rather than conquest. The value knowledge and power above all else, and brave (or foolish) mortals have sometimes been known to seek out Shadar-Kai to trade for hidden secrets. They are willing to make deals with mortals, and always follow through, sometimes to the regret of the mortals.
 The Shadar-Kai hate [[the Fey]] for reasons unknown. Some speculate they are in league with [[fiends]] or [[the creatures of the Outer Dark]], but this is mere speculation.