Mage the Awakening (2e)
The world is a Lie.
Humanity is cursed into a prison of Sleep¸ ignorant of the wonder and danger all around them. Ground down into slavery to masters they'll never see¸ beset by a plague of cares to distract them from the Truth.
Magic.
You were like them¸ once¸ but now you are Awakened. You see the world beneath the Lie's skin¸ and the Mysteries beckoning you into the shadows. Every day of your life¸ you hear the call of the supernatural¸ from the least ghost to the deepest cosmic enigmas.
You are a mage¸ one of the Wise. You see¸ know¸ and explore what others can't imagine¸ from the depths of the human soul to the hidden corners of reality. Armed with your spells¸ driven by an addiction to Mysteries¸ you delve into the secrets of the world. Knowledge has a price¸ and the dangers are many.
This book contains:
- The complete guide to playing a mage in the Chronicles of Darkness.
- Reimagined Paths¸ Orders¸ and powers to create your Awakened characters and their allies¸ including an updated version of the most comprehensive free-form magic system in gaming.
- Five example settings across the world¸ from Los Angeles to Salamanca¸ each with a central Mystery.
- A brand-new look at all the strange places of the Fallen World¸ from the Lower Depths to the Emanation Realms¸ and what mages might find within.
Also available for Mage: the Awakening 2nd Edition:
Mage: the Awakening 2nd Edition Condition and Numina Cards - Part of the new Mage the Awakening 2nd Edition rules¸ Conditions add an additional layer of consequence and reward to certain actions in the Chronicles of Darkness.
The Fallen World Chronicle Anthology - C ontains 12 short stories (8 original to this collection) of magic and mystery¸ in celebration of the second edition of Mage: The Awakening.
Note on the Print Editions: Standard Color uses a thinner paper stock than Premium Color¸ basically the same paper as the Black & White books. This usually means the colors are less vivid¸ but it also means the price drops a bit per page in the production process. Examples of pages: Premium Color vs. Standard Color.