D&D Lore: The Shadar-Kai

This volume is part three of a four part "Shadow Series" covering all facets of the Raven Queen along with her most closely associated lore. Born of shadows, consumed by darkness, summoned by godly forces and ultimately ravaged by time and conflict. The Shadar-kai are a race of people that have undergone numerous transformative retcons across editions, each iteration pulling them in a different direction and setting them off on erratic trajectories. Today's lore discovery aims to navigate what amounts to four distinct versions of the Shadar-kai across their three major retcons since being introduced in the third edition. In our discoveries, we will look at their revolving door of change, from the dramatic and the incompatible… as well as identifying those elements of the Shadar-kai that have remained relatively consistent. Despite some irreconcilable differences, I am going to make my best case for considering the Shadar-Kai as a people to occupy your worlds. And at the end of this exploration, I believe many of you will agree - as I do - that the Shadar-Kai offer a compelling legacy and a surprising amount of depth that has long been overshadowed by their inconsistent presentation and some ever-changing storytelling. Support The Show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RichesandLiches Buymeacoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/richesandliches Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Tnj73CW2kz Twitter: @ RichesandLiches Email: [email protected] Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Chapter 1 - Inconsistency 07:05 Chapter 2 - Curse of Shadows 15:59 Chapter 3 - Third Edition Profile 21:09 Chapter 4 - Fourth Edition Profile 31:38 Chapter 5 - Netherese Variant 34:54 Chapter 6 - Fifth Edition Variant Part 1: Shadowfell - https://youtu.be/FYWyI-kNWtA Part 2: Sorrowsworn - https://youtu.be/BGNGFn9-blQ Additional Video Links: Death of Orcus - https://youtu.be/j4DW0VNB2GI The Blood War - https://youtu.be/TeRribVn4ik Forgotten Realms History Vol 1 - https://youtu.be/2VLHvCwEEx0 Forgotten Realms History Vol 2 - https://youtu.be/TkBpapZKjTo Forgotten Realms History Vol 3 - https://youtu.be/YXT5d5Leb2s Forgotten Realms History Vol 4 - https://youtu.be/1yJRzfXpKOc Forgotten Realms History Vol 5 - https://youtu.be/XjCGZ85Y_Qw Forgotten Realms History Vol 6 - https://youtu.be/dESmYeoHBGo Forgotten Realms History Vol 7 - https://youtu.be/sxW3Is7n9LU Forgotten Realms History Vol 8 - https://youtu.be/_VY9XL4osiI Nine Hells Vol 1 - https://youtu.be/eaNcM03RU2k Nine Hells Vol 2 - https://youtu.be/tlScHi98Ik8 Nine Hells Vol 3 - https://youtu.be/WyMROfxGfto Nine Hells Vol 4 - https://youtu.be/K0FBDo_LT2Q Nine Hells Vol 5 - https://youtu.be/TFYPopPYXaQ Nine Hells Vol 6 - https://youtu.be/7wuuEMZsuzk Nine Hells Vol 6.5 - https://youtu.be/jr4xaqJB5og Monster Lab: Aboleth - https://youtu.be/fwHRDlgi5QI Infernal Story Lore: Asmodeus - https://youtu.be/kcZ3Y5eCf8Y Deities and Demigods: Akadi - https://youtu.be/K2sKD5h0VCE Dragon Gods: Asgorath - https://youtu.be/2vvXEbDiQMs Monster Lab: Nupperibo Devil - https://youtu.be/Jipub8fnmpM Monster Makeover: Zombie Lore - https://youtu.be/hStGQI1zllw Baldur's Gate 1 Story - https://youtu.be/LCcma-WqyFg Baldur's Gate Lore - https://youtu.be/gbmbIoS2R50 Baldur's Gate Dead Three - https://youtu.be/ZmEN-2OYV2A Baldur's Gate Taverns - https://youtu.be/E7hxP19UMGE