01.04.09
Chronomancy – The Power of Time
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: A forgotten art, a mystery to even the most powerful archmage, chronomancy is a dark corner of magic, in which few dare to tread. Wizards and sorcerers understand chronomancy as the simple manipulation of time through arcane magic. These ignorant fools take the sacred name of chronomancy in vain, having no idea of the forces they could unleash with their meddling. Chronomancy is far more than the control of time: in a world so vast, with so few who really understand, there can be no one to warn fools fromt he apth. Once you open the door on chronomancy and allow its power to flow into your soul, there can be no turning back.
Chaos Magic – Wild Sorcery
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: Chaos magic is not for the faint hearted- those unwilling or unable to maintain the daring or force of will necessary to harness great, unwieldy energies will find themselves destroyed byt he very power they sought. The true unfortunates will end their days locked into forms never meant for mortal eyes, let alone mortal flesh. Many are the failed practitioners of this art, and their wildly deformed bodies and warped minds serve as living testament to the dangers inherent in tampering with the basic forces of the universe. Yet there is no shortage of those willing to throw themselves intot he teeth of the storm, hoping against hope they will be the one legends speak of, the master of wild forces, a true Chaos Mage.
04.21.08
Abjuration – Shielded by Sorcery
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Arcane
Introduction: Some attack. Some defend. Some are born for combat. Others become protectors. The art of war is as much about the shield as it is the sword. Magic is no different. For every fireball, there is globe of invulnerability. The practice of defensive magic in all its forms is categorised as abjuration, the school of protection. If a spell bolsters the body, shields the mind or defends the soul, it is most likely an abjuration spell. While this school is rarely thought of as the most powerful of magic, few mages would give up the protection offered by its many useful spells.
Shamans – Call of the Wild
Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
Series: Encyclopedia Divine
Intro: It is said that when the gods created the world, they gently blew life into it, awakening the conscience in every piece of their work. Trees, rocks, rivers, fire, wind, mountains… all of them received the holy breath, and all of them worshiped the gods before the first race set foot on the face of the world. They were the animae, the souls of all things: the spirits.
