Shadow Transference (Su)

Prerequisite: Nightblade 9

Benefit: The nightblade can manipulate shadow magic effects after they have been created, even those created by others. By expending a shadow surge as a standard action, the nightblade can adjust the target of an ongoing spell with the darkness or shadow descriptor or of the shadow subschool. She can shift the spell to another valid target within 10 feet of the original target. If the spell was cast by another creature, the original caster is entitled to a Will save to prevent the nightblade from transferring the spell. The shadow surge is still spent, whether the transference was successful or not. Spell resistance and saving throws apply to the new target of the spell (if applicable). The spell uses its original DC and caster level (regardless of its source), but caster level checks to overcome spell resistance always use the nightblade’s caster level. The nightblade cannot use shadow transference on a spell with a range of “personal” or a spell that does not target one or more creatures or objects, and can only attempt to use it once on a single effect.