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      "url": "/api/2014/conditions/frightened"
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      "index": "petrified",
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      "url": "/api/2014/conditions/poisoned"
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      "url": "/api/2014/conditions/prone"
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      "index": "restrained",
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    "fire",
    "lightning",
    "thunder",
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  "languages": "",
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      "value": 4
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  "reactions": [],
  "senses": {
    "darkvision": "60 ft.",
    "passive_perception": 10
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      "damage": [],
      "desc": "The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.",
      "name": "Amorphous"
    },
    {
      "damage": [],
      "desc": "While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Its stealth bonus is also improved to +6.",
      "name": "Shadow Stealth"
    },
    {
      "damage": [],
      "desc": "While in sunlight, the shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.",
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    "walk": "40 ft."
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  "type": "undead",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-01T20:35:38.254Z",
  "url": "/api/2014/monsters/shadow",
  "wisdom": 10,
  "xp": 100
}