Mentor (Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary)
Definition
Mentor represents an older, more experienced mage who takes an interest in your character's development. Mentors provide training, advice, magical instruction, and sometimes political protection within the Traditions. The relationship between a mage and their Mentor is one of the most important in the Awakened world, shaping the student's understanding of magick, paradigm, and purpose. A Mentor's value extends beyond simple instruction. They can introduce the mage to important figures, vouch for them at Tradition councils, provide warnings about threats, and offer perspective gained from decades or centuries of experience. However, Mentors also have expectations. They may demand service, assign dangerous tasks, or push the student toward goals that serve the Mentor's own agenda.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if my Mentor dies?
The Background dots are lost, and the mage must find new sources of instruction and guidance. The death of a Mentor is a significant story event that often drives character development and can become a major plot point.
Can my Mentor be from a different Tradition?
With Storyteller approval, yes. Cross-Tradition mentorship is unusual but not impossible. It often creates interesting narrative tension and gives the mage a broader perspective on magick, though it may generate suspicion from their own Tradition.