I liked your post. Also, I like the word picayune. So thanks for that. 

@Jon, I believe "shadowmancy" is referred to as Umbrakinesis as far as it being a power, rather than an actual magical manipulation of darkness. And man, you really keep trying to "break the mold" in some odd ways. Usually only physical mutations are manifest at birth, but if KL doesn't mind that's all that matters. I do like that my character could wipe you out without even a second thought, though. So. Keep that up. :hmm