Arcana (and example effects and rote details) begin with Death on page 128 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book.It is in your best interest to invest character creation dots for a starting Arcana at 3 due to experience costs later on.if an Obrimos then Forces and Prime must both have 1 dot and you have to spend at least 3 dots total between the two Though if you use Freebie points, you can invest in it.No starting dots can go to your Inferior Arcana.3-5 of the dots must be in Ruling Arcana based on your Path and both must have at least one dot.If you start with Gnosis 3, you can have one Ruling Arcanum at 4 and others can be to a max of 3.Only one may start at 3 and none may be above 3 unless your Gnosis is 3 or higher.See page 121 of the Mage the Awakening Book.See page 89 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book.“Remember that a Nimbus is subtle for characters with a starting level (single dot) of Gnosis.”
This will grant you a free merit dot in the relevant Order Status, a dot of Occult skill, and the High Speech merit.See page 82 of the Mage the Awakening Book.When casting a Rote (well-practiced) Spell with a Rote Skill you add one die to the roll.They are detailed starting on page 39 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book.Orders of the Pentacle only: Adamantine Arrow, Guardians of the Veil, Mysterium, Silver Ladder, Free Council.They are detailed on page 19 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book.Acanthus, Mastigos, Moros, Obrimos, or Thyrsus.You’d roll three dice for athletics if you were climbing instead of two. A specialty will grant you an extra die in that case. Skills are detailed on page 208 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book.Below you will get a free dot in the Occult skill.However, consider how any skill dots fit into your character concept. A skill with more than 3 dots will need justification and must fit prominently into your history.Prioritize the three categories: Mental, Physical, Social.Attributes are detailed on page 207 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book.(5/4/3) 5 points to primary, 4 to secondary, 3 to tertiary. Prioritize the three categories: Physical, Social, Mental. They might be goals you set but that your character doesn’t personally have.Note three aspirations or goals for your character: two short-term and one long-term.Before game begins you will work privately with Rob on your history, your Awakening (in the past or current), etc.you likely want to be an established mage. If you wish to be able to call in favors amongst Awakened society, have connections there, Awakened political clout, etc.Note if you wish to start as an established mage or just Awakening.“Puckish rogue” “celebrated author” etc.Create a two word or small phrase concept for your character idea.The Character Creation Quick Reference begins on page 82 of the Mage the Awakening 2.0 book. Accordingly, character creation has changed as well. For example, paradox isn’t as prevalent but still possible. Please note for those familiar with the World of Darkness or Mage: The Awakening that the 2.0 rules are slightly changed.
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