Questions on the subject of Mage...

[WizenedGM]

I have played all of the nWoD games apart from Mage and Promethean. My group, who recently finished a lengthy Changeling Chronicle, have expressed an desire to play Mage. I've read through the book, and I have a couple of questions, that I hope someone here will be able to help me with!

Firstly, what is a Concillium?

And secondly, what is a Cabal, and how does it relate to the concillium?

Any help would be appreciated. Also, Merry Christmas.

Yours,

WizenedGM

[Law]

Cabal and Consilium are at opposite ends of the organizational spectrum in M:tA.

Cabal: A formal group of mages, sometimes formed around a symbolic theme

Consilium: The highest political body of the Awakened in a region. Councilors from various local cabals serve, making collective decisions as necessary that concern the Awakened as a whole, guided by a Hierarch.

Hierarch: The leader of the Consilium, usually one of the most powerful and influential mages in a region

[Beckett]

Also, if you are thinking of running a new Mage game, check out Mr. Gone's site for some great little cheat sheets.

[WizenedGM]

Thanks for the definitions! Also, thanks for the direction to Mr. Gone's website, very useful!

I do, however, have another question. What is a Legacy? I must just be missing these things in the books...

[Law]

Legacy:

A mystical teaching about the crafting of the Awakened soul. Legacies cannot be learned from books but must be taught from mentor to student. Legacies allow a mage to acquire mystical attainments (magical abilities which are Paradox free), making the character magical in nature as opposed to simply channeling magic.

The Legacies can be taught by certain orders, adopted by any member of a specific path, or with sufficient Enlightenment, started by characters.

[WizenedGM]

Many thanks. My game begins on Saturday, and both myself and my players are very excited.

Yours,

Wizened GM

[Law]

Many thanks. My game begins on Saturday, and both myself and my players are very excited.

Sweet. Let us know how it goes.