Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Backgrounds
All 12 backgrounds available in Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary
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Choose from 12 different backgrounds in Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary.
Backgrounds at a glance
| Background | Summary |
|---|---|
| Allies | Mortal friends and contacts who actively help your mage |
| Arcane | Supernatural obscurity that makes you hard to notice, find, or remember |
| Avatar | The strength and presence of your mage's Awakened soul |
| Contacts | Information sources and people who can provide useful intelligence |
| Destiny | A prophesied fate that grants protection and purpose but demands fulfillment |
| Familiar | A spirit companion bound to the mage, providing magical assistance |
| Influence | Pull and authority within mortal institutions and organizations |
| Library | A collection of magical texts, research materials, and occult knowledge |
| Mentor | An experienced mage who provides guidance, training, and support |
| Node | A location where Quintessence naturally gathers, providing magical energy |
| Resources | Wealth, income, and access to material goods |
| Wonder | A magical device or artifact with permanent enchantments |
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All 12 backgrounds in Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary, with what each one gives your character. Open any background for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.
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allies - Mortal friends and contacts who actively help your mage
arcane - Supernatural obscurity that makes you hard to notice, find, or remember
avatar - The strength and presence of your mage's Awakened soul
contacts - Information sources and people who can provide useful intelligence
destiny - A prophesied fate that grants protection and purpose but demands fulfillment
familiar - A spirit companion bound to the mage, providing magical assistance
influence - Pull and authority within mortal institutions and organizations
library - A collection of magical texts, research materials, and occult knowledge
mentor - An experienced mage who provides guidance, training, and support
node - A location where Quintessence naturally gathers, providing magical energy
resources - Wealth, income, and access to material goods
wonder - A magical device or artifact with permanent enchantments