We’re returning to Tomes of Magic in Translation with a Spanish-language introductory adventure for Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition.
La Otra Cara de la Monera is an 18-page one-shot for two to five players that introduces the Traditions, Sphere magic, Resonance, Paradox, Avatars, and magical Focus through an investigation into a series of horrific supernatural crimes.
The trail leads from an impossible murder scene to corrupted young mages, the Nephandus Mark Frazier, and an expanding metaphysical void that may eventually consume the surrounding neighborhood.
We break down all seven scenes, examine the five pregenerated characters, and discuss what happened when the adventure was actually run for a table containing both new and experienced World of Darkness players.
Show Notes- Introducing new players to Mage
- Spanish-language M20 material
- Investigation using Sphere magic
- Resonance and Paradox
- Nephandi as introductory antagonists
- Magical temptation and corruption
- Focus, paradigm, and Avatars
- Collaborative Sphere effects
- Running the adventure as a one-shot
- What worked—and what could be changed—after actual play
Spoiler warning: The adventure is discussed almost completely.
