Forged in the forbidden crypts of the Templum Umbrae , the Crux Umbrae holds the very essence of protective shadow. Each arm of the cross, intricately carved with sharp swirls, takes its form from ancient runes carved by the Fratres Noctis. It is said that the priests of Atra Lux exhumed it during the winter solstices to capture the balance between tenebrae and lumen .
Worn against the skin, the Crux Umbrae pulses with a dull vibration, a reminder of the eternal vigilance of shadows. It grants its wearer the fortitude to face their fears and erects an invisible shield against chaotic forces. Under the dim glow of a lantern, its engravings seem to come to life, like a silent echo of prayers whispered in subterranean corridors. Wear it at dawn or dusk: it watches over you when darkness reveals its secrets.
