Mage

New World of Darkness

An awakened human with access to world-shaping magic.

Mages are humans who have seen through the illusion of reality and gained access to supernal magic.

New and Changed Tags

@path

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The mage’s personal connection to magic

Each mage has a path which reflects their primary relationship to and affinity for magic. The path is the connection through which they channel their magic, gain mana, and learn arcana.

@order

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A large group of mages who share a broad purpose

Orders are the highest level of mage organization. Membership is common, but not required, and grants access to mentors, rotes, and resources.

@legacy

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Smaller, focused group of mages who pursue a shared mystical calling

Joining a legacy transforms the mage’s soul, making them a truly magical being instead of a mortal who channels magic. Membership grants unique powers and is sometimes seen as a rite of passage.

@shadowname

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Name for tha mage used among their peers

Since names, especially true names, have power, mages make up a false name to use with others of their kind. The name can come from anywhere, but often has some personal meaning to the mage.

@nimbus

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Aura of power that surrounds a mage’s soul

A mage’s nimbus reflects their personal practice of magic. Spells they cast incorporate their nimbus, letting it act as a sort of fingerprint on a spell. Though not visible, a nimbus can be detected by mage’s and most supernatural creatures in some way.