Tomes of Magick: The Other Side of the Coin

We’re returning to Tomes of Magic in Translation with a Spanish-language introductory adventure for Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition.

La Otra Cara de la Monera is an 18-page one-shot for two to five players that introduces the Traditions, Sphere magic, Resonance, Paradox, Avatars, and magical Focus through an investigation into a series of horrific supernatural crimes.

The trail leads from an impossible murder scene to corrupted young mages, the Nephandus Mark Frazier, and an expanding metaphysical void that may eventually consume the surrounding neighborhood.

We break down all seven scenes, examine the five pregenerated characters, and discuss what happened when the adventure was actually run for a table containing both new and experienced World of Darkness players.

Show Notes

Introducing new players to Mage
Spanish-language M20 material
Investigation using Sphere magic
Resonance and Paradox
Nephandi as introductory antagonists
Magical temptation and corruption
Focus, paradigm, and Avatars
Collaborative Sphere effects
Running the adventure as a one-shot
What worked—and what could be changed—after actual play

Spoiler warning: The adventure is discussed almost completely.

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