Mage Savior Witchcraft Endurance Witchcraft has long been a topic of fascination and intrigue, often associated with mysterious powers and supernatural abilities. One common theme that has emerged in many folk tales and legends is the idea of the mage savior, a powerful individual who uses their magical talents to save others in times of peril. This concept can be seen in a variety of different cultures and is often portrayed as a heroic figure battling against dark forces. Endurance plays a crucial role in the tale of the mage savior. To possess the necessary magical abilities and skills, one must undergo rigorous training and practice for years. The process of becoming a mage savior requires enduring countless challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Thanks Curse. I was worried that my write-up didn't quite capture the magic behind what makes this build so fun -- I'm glad it does at least a little bit!
All magnitudes listed are from using Necklace of Peerless Alchemy, Circlet of Peerless Alchemy, Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Alchemy, Muiri s Ring, Seeker of Shadows, and Necromage. The Witch Doctor is my version of the nightblade that allows for a stealthy, magical playthrough while avoiding the overpowered modifiers and still retaining the style and strength the archetype is known for introducing the Silent Killer.
The process of becoming a mage savior requires enduring countless challenges and overcoming obstacles. It is through this endurance that the individual hones their skills and develops the strength needed to face the dangers that await. The endurance of the mage savior extends beyond physical abilities and includes mental fortitude.
Mage savior witchcraft endurance
This bit of opening fiction is fast, brutal, and does one of the best jobs of demonstrating "What the game is about" I've seen in the short bits before games. It is a simple "Putting down the Baddie" story, but manages to set the mood nicely, show just how magic works qualitatively and lets us a few of the main organizations of the setting in action.
Introduction
The Introduction, oddly enough, stretches to the length of a full-fledged chapter and has much of the meat of the book. The setting and the Covenants, or groupings of the Gifted. The basic history of the world and cosmology of WitchCraft is explained in the text and some useful sidebars. Like GURPS , WitchCraft tries to use sidebars to great extent. Unfortunately, they are not as well-chosen nor as well laid out as those in the GURPS books, so instead of being useful and interesting, they occupy space more than anything else.
There is little notable about the history of WitchCraft . Unlike Mage: the Ascension , the game does not have a radically altering universe and fluctuating reality, and neither does history belong to the monsters. For the most part, WitchCraft is much more a "horror hiding in the shadows" than a "horror controlling from the shadows" game, like the World of Darkness . I would imagine that that would appeal to many people who hate White Wolf with a passion, but I like both, simply appreciating the change of pace. It makes for a more personal and desperate game in some ways. There were times when the Gifts or monsters tried to influence mortal society, but most of them failed. The Gifted as generally stuck riding the wave and taking advantage of what they can.
The Covenants themselves are, sadly, purely Eurocentric, but it is mentioned blatantly and explicitly that those provided are by no means a catalogue of the world, they are simply those most common in Europe and North America, so the limited selection is perfectly reasonable. It doesn't lead to some of the same disappointing "What about all those other rich magical traditions?" that Mage: the Ascensino can dip into.
The Covenants provided are the Wicce (pagan witches), Rosicrucians (hermetic magi), Sentinels (an order of holy warriors), Twilight Order (mediums with the dead), Cabal of the Psyche (psychics) and Solitaires (basically a lumping of all of those refusing to join a full-fledge Covenant). All are reasonably well done and interesting, and it is nice that although all of them draw on ancient methods, none claim such ancient roots reliably. The Rosicrucians build upon Greek and Egyptian foundations, but they are no more than 600 years old.
The Introduction, other than laying out the basic setting and the major groups, also explains the basics of the different Metaphysics, from magic to Miracles to psychic powers to Necromancy. It also begins the whole "The End is Coming!" theme in WitchCraft, a theme that is handled better than in Mage: the Ascension . Apparently, something that the Gifted generally refer to as "the Reckoning" is coming on the horizon, and supernatural predations and those born with the Gift have been increasing dramatically . Yet another difference between Mage: the Ascension and WitchCraft , magi are much more common, giving much higher numbers overall. This sudden burst in population is also nice in that it forces some of the more stuck-in-the-mud Covenants to change to get replaced.
Chapter One: Roles
This chapter goes into everything needed for character creation, from Attributes to possessions. Unfortunately, players choose what are effectively character classes. You can either be a Gifted (lots of magical power, fewer skills), Minor Gifted (some skills, some magic) or Mundane (No magic, but lots of Attributes and Skills). Each class gives you a different amount of points for Attributes, Qualities and Drawbacks, Skills and Metaphysics (supernatural powers). Beyond my usual hatred for character classes, the point spreads almost guarantee that a Mundane will be the peak of human ability.
Each character has the primary Attributes (those they spend points on) of Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Perception and Willpower. Ratings go from 1 to 6 generally although you can go below or above rarely, and 2 is about average. Secondary Attributes are those calculated from the primary ones and include Life Points, Endurance Points, Speed and Essence Pool. The first three are pretty obvious and self-explanatory, but Essence is "magical energy" and the Essence Pool of a character is a measure of the strength of the soul, their ability to perform magic.
Following the Attributes is the listing for Qualities and Drawbacks. Most of them are the simple run-of-the-mill "merits and flaws" that those familiar with White Wolf products will be familiar with, but there are a few really interesting ones like Old Soul, which allows characters to call upon the skills that their previous lives knew.
The Skills work in a similar manner as Attributes. They are bought in the same way and run something of a similar gamut, although it is easier to have them beyond 6. The Skills themselves lean more toward the side of focused, having a different skill for handguns and rifles, for example. Some Skills (Martial Arts, Medicine) cost more than others because of the special training they require. While that is perfectly logical, I personally prefer systems where all traits of the same type cost and function in the same manner. A minor point, but one I think I should mention.
Another character option presented in this chapter for some reason, are the Bast, feline shapeshifters. Why it was cats they chose to give as the basic example of shapeshifters (werewolves are not mentioned anywhere), I don't know (other than the inherent superiority of cats). I would imagine that it is due to the whole "witches familiar" legends, especially since the Bast were created for that purpose in ancient Egypt. It just seems an odd choice to include feline shifters but make no mention of anyone else.
The templates provided are good enough, as templates go, and they do serve to nicely show that not every member of a Covenant actually has access to magic.
Chapter Two: The Game
This chapter explains all of the rules of the Unisystem, from Skill resolution to combat to vehicle handling. The basic rule behind the Unisystem is simple enough, roll 1d10 and add the appropriate Attribute and Skill to it. If it is greater than 9, you succeed. Reasonably simple, but it manages to lack that certain flair (much like GURPS ) that games like Legend of the Five Rings and Unknown Armies have. It works well enough in play (so long as you don't have maxed out characters, then it stumbles).
Everything else in the chapter is more in depth rules of rules on healing or vehicles. The actual system takes only a page or so, which is a good thing. The rest of the rules work well enough. They seem solid and not over-blown, although the Endurance rules may approach that.
The best part of the chapter, however, is the options for other methods of task resolution. The same basic "beat a 9" idea remains, but you have the option to either use cards or to simply take an average and always work off of that. With cards, you can either simply flip off of a deck or have a hand of 6 cards. With a few extra house-rules, this could become a great system. The Unisystem is, overall, an okay system. Nothing really great, but nothing really bad either.
Chapter Three: A Walk in the Night
This is largely a culture chapter for the Covenants. More of their history is given, including Covenant-specific histories, their organizations, recruiting and training. The Covenants were refreshingly unassuming and realistic. They did not make claims to either be the oldest of magical groups or to have controlled mundane society for aeons. The information itself was nice and gives enough flavor to comfortably extrapolate for more detail.
Chapter Four: The Wise Craft
This is the chapter on powers, from magic to miracles. Rules are provided for psychic powers, miracles, necromancy and magic, but only the last is really well done. The former are all done in a workable fashion, but are not nearly as interesting as magic itself (and I think that Necromancy works much better as magic than not).
For magic, Invocations are learned just like skills and the casting of a spell involves calling up the Essence needed to power the spell (an automatic ability for most), casting the spell (the skill test) and then banishing the energy you used for it (otherwise it will end up causing random and likely dangerous effects). Some of the neater aspects of the system include the fact that anyone can perform magic given and the appropriate amount of Essence, it is just that most Gifted can call upon much more energy much faster than a "mundane." The Invocations themselves are much more narrow than the Spheres in Mage: the Ascension but broader than the spells from AD&D or Earthdawn , taking categories like Lesser Healing and Shielding . There is also a nice section on sources of power, from symbols to numbers to times and places.
Psychic powers are similarly defined as far as the range within one power goes, but they have both a degree of skill and a power strength to determine their effects. Necromancy has a handful of paths that provide more and more power the further along them you progress. Miracles just work, there are only a few of them, but there are no levels.
Chapter Five: The Supernatural
This chapter provides descriptions and stats for an assortment of supernatural beings, from spirits to vampires. Most of them are well done and a few are quite interesting. Vampires don't need to drink blood, they feed on Essence generated from emotions, any strong emotion. Fire elementals take on personality aspects of the magi who summoned them. Demons are forbidden to directly harm humans. There are many nice little details here that make this section useful and better than the standard run-of-the-mill bestiary, not brilliant, but definitely good. The Mad Gods had some potential but there was little space to explore it, sadly.
My major problem with the chapter, however, was the Combine. Seemingly some ultra-secretive group of mundanes (or at least people who don't seem to use magic) manipulating history to their own mysterious ends, this seems to be a pale reflection of the Technocracy from Mage: the Ascension . While it is not the same thing, there is not enough information to really separate it much. The book had held on to the idea that the world belonged to the masses so well until the Combine, and I am sad to see that mood shatter here.
Chapter Six: The Play is the Thing
This is easily the shortest "Game Mastering Tips" chapter I have seen, and it is of only so much use. A veteran of White Wolf and similar "storytelling" games, there was little new information. Some of the story hooks, however, were surprisingly interesting. The Rekindling is a great idea and Police Story would be a nice twist to toss at jaded Vampire: the Masquerade players.
Finally, I have to say�
That WitchCraft is worth getting if you like that "modern day occult in the shadows" genre of games (I do). It is not the best of games (I don't like the character creation system and I think the mechanics are bland), but the magic system is really thematic and the discussion of the powers and ambiance of Essence are quite good.
As I mentioned before, the layout is iffy, with an attempt made at using sidebars extensively that is only partly successful. The art is excellent on the whole, much of it supplied by the great and dark R.K. Post, but there is also the problem of recycling. I despise recycled art in RPGs, it really reduces my overall opinion of the production value of the product, sadly.
So, get this book if you like this kind of genre, it does it quite well.
Style: 3 (Average)
Substance: 4 (Meaty)
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Psychic powers are similarly defined as far as the range within one power goes, but they have both a degree of skill and a power strength to determine their effects. Necromancy has a handful of paths that provide more and more power the further along them you progress. Miracles just work, there are only a few of them, but there are no levels.
The challenges faced by these individuals often push them to their limits, testing their resolve and determination. It is through their endurance that they are able to remain focused and overcome the doubts and fears that may arise. Additionally, endurance is necessary for the mage savior to navigate their way through the complex world of witchcraft. Magic can be unpredictable and dangerous, requiring the individual to constantly adapt and learn new skills. It is only through endurance and perseverance that the mage savior can continue to grow and evolve as a practitioner of their craft. In conclusion, the concept of the mage savior in witchcraft is deeply rooted in the idea of endurance. The individual must endure years of training and practice, as well as face various challenges and obstacles. It is through their endurance that they are able to develop the necessary skills and overcome the dangers they encounter. The mage savior's endurance extends to both physical and mental aspects, allowing them to navigate the complex world of witchcraft and ultimately fulfill their role as a heroic figure..
Reviews for "Stepping into Your Power: Witchcraft, Endurance, and the Journey of a Mage Savior"
1. John - 1 star - I found "Mage savior witchcraft endurance" to be incredibly boring and slow-paced. The plot was confusing and lacked any real depth or originality. The characters were one-dimensional and cliché, making it difficult to connect with them. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and engaging fantasy read.
2. Emily - 2 stars - "Mage savior witchcraft endurance" had so much potential, but it fell flat for me. The writing style was choppy and awkward, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story. The world-building was weak, and the magical elements felt unoriginal and underdeveloped. I was hoping for a captivating and immersive fantasy experience, but unfortunately, this book did not deliver.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Mage savior witchcraft endurance," but it ultimately left me disappointed. The pacing was slow, and the plot lacked cohesiveness. The characters felt shallow, and I struggled to develop any emotional connection with them. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. Overall, this book failed to capture my attention or provide the exciting and gripping fantasy story I was hoping for.