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Akashic Brotherhood
Akashic Brotherhood is a tradition in Mage M20: Martial arts mystics who see magic as physical and spiritual discipline.
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Key facts
- Specialty Sphere
- mind
Overview
The Akashic Brotherhood are martial arts mystics who see magic as physical and spiritual discipline. They combine Eastern philosophy with martial arts training, viewing magic as a path to enlightenment through physical and mental mastery. Akashic mages are warriors, monks, and philosophers who seek perfection through discipline. Mind is their specialty Sphere, which carries the Tradition's claim that command of the self comes before command of anything else. Akashic characters excel at combining physical combat with magical effects. They use their Spheres to enhance their martial arts abilities, creating effects that blend the physical and mystical. Their focus on discipline and perfection makes them powerful but demanding characters.
How it works
Focus: Martial arts, physical and spiritual discipline Typical Spheres: Mind (the Tradition's specialty), Life, Forces, Time Paradigm: Magic through physical and mental discipline Practice: Martial arts, meditation, physical training Instruments: Martial arts, meditation, physical objects
Tips and playstyle
Best For: Characters who want to combine magic with martial arts, characters who value discipline and perfection, characters who want physical and mystical power. Playstyle: Akashic mages excel at combining physical combat with magical effects. They're perfect for players who want powerful warrior-mages who use magic to enhance their physical abilities. Character Concepts: Martial artist, monk, warrior-philosopher, disciplined fighter, enlightened warrior.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Akashic Brotherhood different from other Traditions?
Akashic Brotherhood combines martial arts with magic, viewing magic as physical and spiritual discipline. They excel at enhancing their martial arts abilities with magical effects.
How do Akashic mages use magic in combat?
Mind, their specialty Sphere, reads an opponent before the first exchange. Life improves the body, Forces enhances a strike, and Time buys speed. They blend magic with martial arts rather than choosing between them.
What Spheres should Akashic mages focus on?
Mind is the Tradition specialty and the natural first buy, with Life for the body, Forces for the strike, and Time for speed. You start with 6 Sphere dots and no more than 3 in any one, so pick two of those to matter.