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==== Rules ====
 
==== Rules ====
 
[[Umbral_Domains:_Mage_Two_Step_Casting|Two Step Casting for Mage effects]] - Based on the the Changeling [[Umbral_Domains:_Changeling_Morphean_Arts| Morphean Arts]] system.
 
[[Umbral_Domains:_Mage_Two_Step_Casting|Two Step Casting for Mage effects]] - Based on the the Changeling [[Umbral_Domains:_Changeling_Morphean_Arts| Morphean Arts]] system.
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[[Umbral_Domains:_Mage_Paradox| Paradox (revised)]] - Alternate rules for Paradox.  Includes new systems for gaining and losing Paradox as well as ajudicating the effects of Backlash.
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[[Umbral_Domains:_Mage_Quiet| Quiet (revised)]] - Alternate rules for Quiet.  Note:  These were made using the revised Mage core book and without any reference to the <u>Book of Madness</u>, so I can't tell how well they jibe with that work.
  
 
==== Settings & Setting Elements ====
 
==== Settings & Setting Elements ====
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== Recommended Reading ==
 
== Recommended Reading ==
 
===White Wolf===
 
===White Wolf===
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I know that technically <i>all</i> canon material should really be recommended, however the books indicated below are the ones that have been most influential in creating [Umbral Domains] material.  Books are listed in order of percieved importance:
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<u>Mage:  the Ascension</u>. Revised ed. Brucato, Phil, et al. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 2000.[http://www.drivethrurpg.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=199]
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<u>Sorcerer</u>. Revised ed. Hubbard, Conrad, et al. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 2000.[http://www.drivethrurpg.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=263]
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<u>Guide to the Technocracy</u>. Brucato, Phil, et al.  White Wolf Publishing Inc. 1999.[http://www.drivethrurpg.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3044]
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<u>Technocracy Assembled 2</u>. Cenczyk, Mark and Phil Brucato.  White Wolf Publishing Inc. 2000.[http://www.drivethrurpg.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=281]
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<u>Beyond the Barriers:  The Book of Worlds</u>. Brucato, Phil, et al.  White Wolf Publishing Inc. 1996. - Although I suspect that the <i>Werewolf: The Apocalype</i> related book <u>[http://www.drivethrurpg.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2468 The Umbra]</u> might be just as good or better on the topic.
  
 
===Other Publications===
 
===Other Publications===
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''High Sorcery'' - Andre Norton
 
''High Sorcery'' - Andre Norton
  
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''Darwinia'' - Robert Charles Wilson
  
 
==Other Media==
 
==Other Media==

Latest revision as of 20:12, 11 June 2006

Canon Compatible[edit]

New/Revised Powers[edit]

Alternate Spheres[edit]

Spheres (version 1) - One attempt at a revised Sphere system (still in progress).

New Rotes[edit]

New/Revised merits[edit]

Other Assorted Stuff[edit]

Hedge Magic Options

Rules[edit]

Two Step Casting for Mage effects - Based on the the Changeling Morphean Arts system.


Paradox (revised) - Alternate rules for Paradox. Includes new systems for gaining and losing Paradox as well as ajudicating the effects of Backlash.


Quiet (revised) - Alternate rules for Quiet. Note: These were made using the revised Mage core book and without any reference to the Book of Madness, so I can't tell how well they jibe with that work.

Settings & Setting Elements[edit]


Canon Incompatible[edit]

Powers[edit]

Rules[edit]

Settings[edit]

Recommended Reading[edit]

White Wolf[edit]

I know that technically all canon material should really be recommended, however the books indicated below are the ones that have been most influential in creating [Umbral Domains] material. Books are listed in order of percieved importance:

Mage: the Ascension. Revised ed. Brucato, Phil, et al. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 2000.[1]

Sorcerer. Revised ed. Hubbard, Conrad, et al. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 2000.[2]

Guide to the Technocracy. Brucato, Phil, et al. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 1999.[3]

Technocracy Assembled 2. Cenczyk, Mark and Phil Brucato. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 2000.[4]

Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds. Brucato, Phil, et al. White Wolf Publishing Inc. 1996. - Although I suspect that the Werewolf: The Apocalype related book The Umbra might be just as good or better on the topic.

Other Publications[edit]

0X - Piers Anthony

Imagica - Cliver Barker

High Sorcery - Andre Norton

Darwinia - Robert Charles Wilson

Other Media[edit]

Film[edit]

The Matrix

The Lathe of Heaven

Dark City

Butterfly Effect

Avalon

Intacto

Hellraiser IV: Bloodlines (no previous experience with this series necessary)

Phantasm IV: Oblivion (no previous expierience with this series necessary)

Spirit of Wonder: the Movie

Primer

Serial Experiments: Lain

Yeelen

Pi: Faith in Chaos

Onmyoji

Neon Genesis Evangelion


Links[edit]

Mage Page - One of the older Mage websites out there, with a comprehensive array of topics and ideas, including both the canonical and brilliantly non-canonical.