Character Creation for Mage - Revision history

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	* '''Nimbus''': Have a clearly detailed Nimbus in mind for your Mage, and submit with character. A character's Nimbus is limited to the five physical senses for effects; emotional/mental effects are not allowed.		* '''Nimbus''': Have a clearly detailed Nimbus in mind for your Mage, and submit with character. A character's Nimbus is limited to the five physical senses for effects; emotional/mental effects are not allowed.
	:: ''Allowed Examples'': Soft whistling can be heard. Temperature shifts. The mage seems further away or closer.		:: ''Allowed Examples'': Soft whistling can be heard. Temperature shifts. The mage seems further away or closer.
-	:: '''''NOT''' Allowed Examples'': All in the area feel sexually attracted to the Mage. All in the Area feel Angry	+	:: '''''NOT''' Allowed Examples'': All in the area feel sexually attracted to the Mage. All in the Area feel Angry.
-	* '''[[Hallow\|Hallows]]''': Are not available at character creation	+
	* [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing		* [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing
	* '''Rotes''': Rotes' only restriction are those confined to [[Grimoire of Grimoires]]. Otherwise, they are not restricted by Order<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showpost.php?p=455653 Rote Rule]</ref>.		* '''Rotes''': Rotes' only restriction are those confined to [[Grimoire of Grimoires]]. Otherwise, they are not restricted by Order<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showpost.php?p=455653 Rote Rule]</ref>.

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	{{Links\|Character Creation Rules}}{{Parent\|Character Creation Rules}}		{{Links\|Character Creation Rules}}{{Parent\|Character Creation Rules}}

-	<noinclude>{{clear}}</div></div>~~{{References}}~~{{Help}}[[Category:Mage: The Awakening]][[Category:Rules]]</noinclude>	+	<noinclude>{{clear}}</div></div>{{Help}}[[Category:Mage: The Awakening]][[Category:Rules]]</noinclude>

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	* '''[[Hallow\|Hallows]]''': Are not available at character creation		* '''[[Hallow\|Hallows]]''': Are not available at character creation
	* [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing		* [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing
-	* '''Rotes''': ~~Character creation rote Dots may~~ only ~~be picked from ''Mage the Awakening Core'', The Order book that is specific to your character's Order, and ''Tome of the Mysteries''. All Rotes bought with XP~~ are ~~subject~~ to ~~the normal~~ [[~~Mage House Rules~~]] ~~for Rotes~~.	+	* '''Rotes''': Rotes' only restriction are those confined to [[Grimoire of Grimoires]]. Otherwise, they are not restricted by Order<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showpost.php?p=455653 Rote Rule]</ref>.
-	* '''Order ~~Status''' may only be raised up to {{dot2}} with '''XP'''~~. ~~It may not be raised with chargen dots~~.	+

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	==Backgrounds==		==Backgrounds==
-	When writing up a background for your Mage, ~~please include life before and after the Awakening, as well as the Awakening itself. Please also include any [[Order]] initiation.~~ '''~~Please~~ do not include''' any other supernatural templates in your background.	+	When writing up a background for your Mage, '''do not include''' any other supernatural templates in your background. Further, please be concise and only include highlights/details which are relevant to character approval.
		+	* It's not an essay writing contest
		+	* Save the prose to post as Glimpses
		+	* 5-7 sentences (a strong paragraph) should cover everything. If more is forced upon the ST, the application will be rejected.
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	This game has been running for some time, and it also shares a setting among the major venues. Sacramento history (as well as other major locations) is already in place/written. Please make sure that your history and background conforms to what's already been determined. Below is a listing of major locations and history that might affect your background.		This game has been running for some time, and it also shares a setting among the major venues. Sacramento history (as well as other major locations) is already in place/written. Please make sure that your history and background conforms to what's already been determined. Below is a listing of major locations and history that might affect your background.
	* '''[[Consilium\|Consilia]]''': {{#ask: [[Parent::Consilium]] [[Category:Cities]]\| sep = _•_}}		* '''[[Consilium\|Consilia]]''': {{#ask: [[Parent::Consilium]] [[Category:Cities]]\| sep = _•_}}
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	===Introducing yourself===		===Introducing yourself===
-	All introductions ~~to NPCs~~ and gaining of Consilium Status must be done in character~~. Out of Character discussions concerning past interactions with previously introduced characters should be done through PMs or Chat and the ST should be notified.~~	+	All introductions and gaining of Consilium Status must be done in character. They are considered to have the contact information concerning the [[Who's Who: Mage\|Head of their Order]] and the knowledge of the Consilium officers.
-		+	* All characters coming from an established Consilium may have connections with those who have already appeared from those locations, or are still there, '''with permission''' from the other player. Out of Character discussions concerning past interactions with previously introduced characters should be done through the OOC discussion threads.
-	~~All characters coming from an Established Consillium may have connections with those who have already appeared from those locations, or are still there~~. They are considered to have the contact information concerning the [[Who's Who: Mage\|Head of their Order]] and the knowledge of the Consilium officers.	+

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	* No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]		* No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
	* No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]		* No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
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		+	===House Rules===
		+	Please review both the House Rules for Mage in general as well as specific item (spell, merit, etc) House Rules -- that was there's no surprises later.
		+	* [[Mage House Rules]]

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	* No FOB/new Awakenings, unless you make arrangements prior to have a PC mentor who is '''wholly responsible''' for teaching '''and''' mistakes made. Otherwise, all PCs are expected to know the basics of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.		* No FOB/new Awakenings, unless you make arrangements prior to have a PC mentor who is '''wholly responsible''' for teaching '''and''' mistakes made. Otherwise, all PCs are expected to know the basics of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.
	* Mage '''does not''' use [[Flaws]].		* Mage '''does not''' use [[Flaws]].
		+	* Mage '''does not''' use the Sloth Vice.
	* Please do not use rules/material from God Machine Chronicle, Fallen World Chronicle, 2E, etc...		* Please do not use rules/material from God Machine Chronicle, Fallen World Chronicle, 2E, etc...
	* '''Age of Awakening''': The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18		* '''Age of Awakening''': The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18

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	{{header\|mta}}{{Character Creation}}__NOTOC__		{{header\|mta}}{{Character Creation}}__NOTOC__
-	~~Please direct all questions about Mage character creation to the Awakening Storyteller(s), {{#ask: [[Storyteller::Mage]]}}.~~

	{{Venue Status\|Mage}}		{{Venue Status\|Mage}}

-	~~<center>These rules are~~ an '''addendum''' to the [[Character Creation Rules]]~~, not a replacement~~.~~<br>All~~ general ~~chargen~~ rules ~~must be followed~~.~~</center>~~	+	This page is an venue specific '''addendum''' to the general [[Character Creation Rules]]. Please make sure that you have read the general rules thoroughly, as they apply as well.

-	~~==General==~~
-	~~Before submitting a character is it is suggested to at least look over the [http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?28824 Character Creation Discussion]~~

-	* No 'newly' Awakened characters. All characters must begin with knowledge of Mage society and the ~~player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.~~	+	Please direct all questions about Vampire character creation to the Awakening Storyteller(s), {{#ask: [[Storyteller::Mage]]}}.</noinclude>
-	* '''Age of Awakening~~'''~~: ~~The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18~~	+	{{TOC left}}
-	* '''Wisdom''': May only be dropped to 6 for the benefit of Character Creation XP and requires a [[~~Derangements\|Derangement~~]]	+

-		+	==General==
-	==~~=Restriction List=~~==	+	* Characters begin with 30XP to spend after applying the Mage template. You should submit your basic(no Bonus XP) Character, and then post your Bonus XP Log to the Character Sheet that is subsequently created. '''Please do not include Bonus XP expenditures in your Character Submission'''.
-	* No Characters under the age of 18	+	* No FOB/new Awakenings, unless you make arrangements prior to have a PC mentor who is '''wholly responsible''' for teaching '''and''' mistakes made. Otherwise, all PCs are expected to know the basics of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.
-	* No Banisher or Seer Characters	+	* Mage '''does not''' use [[Flaws]].
-	* No Proximi Characters	+	* Please do not use rules/material from God Machine Chronicle, Fallen World Chronicle, 2E, etc...
-	* No Fighting Styles above 3 at start.	+	* '''Age of Awakening''': The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18
		+	* '''Wisdom''': May be dropped to 5 for the benefit of Character Creation XP
		+	* No Banisher, Proximi, or Seer Characters
	* No Left-Handed [[Legacy\|Legacies]], or nearly Left		* No Left-Handed [[Legacy\|Legacies]], or nearly Left
	* No Spatial Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]		* No Spatial Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
	* No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]		* No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
	* No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]		* No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
		+

	===Additional Specifics===		===Additional Specifics===
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	* '''Rotes''': Character creation rote Dots may only be picked from ''Mage the Awakening Core'', The Order book that is specific to your character's Order, and ''Tome of the Mysteries''. All Rotes bought with XP are subject to the normal [[Mage House Rules]] for Rotes.		* '''Rotes''': Character creation rote Dots may only be picked from ''Mage the Awakening Core'', The Order book that is specific to your character's Order, and ''Tome of the Mysteries''. All Rotes bought with XP are subject to the normal [[Mage House Rules]] for Rotes.
	* '''Order Status''' may only be raised up to {{dot2}} with '''XP'''. It may not be raised with chargen dots.		* '''Order Status''' may only be raised up to {{dot2}} with '''XP'''. It may not be raised with chargen dots.
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	==Backgrounds==		==Backgrounds==
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	All introductions to NPCs and gaining of Consilium Status must be done in character. Out of Character discussions concerning past interactions with previously introduced characters should be done through PMs or Chat and the ST should be notified.		All introductions to NPCs and gaining of Consilium Status must be done in character. Out of Character discussions concerning past interactions with previously introduced characters should be done through PMs or Chat and the ST should be notified.

-	All characters coming from an Established Consillium may have connections with those who have already appeared from those locations, or are still there. They are considered to have the contact information concerning the [[Who's Who: Mage\|Head of their Order~~]] or the [[Jammer\|Apostate Advocate~~]] and the knowledge of the ~~[[Hierarch]]~~.	+	All characters coming from an Established Consillium may have connections with those who have already appeared from those locations, or are still there. They are considered to have the contact information concerning the [[Who's Who: Mage\|Head of their Order]] and the knowledge of the Consilium officers.

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	==General==		==General==
-	Before submitting a character is it is suggested to at least look over the [http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?~~26290 Artium Arcanorum Constructum~~]	+	Before submitting a character is it is suggested to at least look over the [http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?28824 Character Creation Discussion]

	* No 'newly' Awakened characters. All characters must begin with knowledge of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.		* No 'newly' Awakened characters. All characters must begin with knowledge of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.

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{{header|mta}}{{Character Creation}}__NOTOC__
Please direct all questions about Mage character creation to the Awakening Storyteller(s), {{#ask: [[Storyteller::Mage]]}}.

{{Venue Status|Mage}}

<center>These rules are an '''addendum''' to the [[Character Creation Rules]], not a replacement.<br>All general chargen rules must be followed.</center>

==General==
Before submitting a character is it is suggested to at least look over the [http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?26290 Artium Arcanorum Constructum]

* No 'newly' Awakened characters. All characters must begin with knowledge of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail.
* '''Age of Awakening''': The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18
* '''Wisdom''': May only be dropped to 6 for the benefit of Character Creation XP and requires a [[Derangements|Derangement]]

===Restriction List===
* No Characters under the age of 18
* No Banisher or Seer Characters
* No Proximi Characters
* No Fighting Styles above 3 at start.
* No Left-Handed [[Legacy|Legacies]], or nearly Left
* No Spatial Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
* No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]
* No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]]

===Additional Specifics===
* '''Dedications''': Are Subject to Approval at Character Creation and must be Clearly outlined in the '''Other''' section of the Character Sheet
* '''Legacies''': Mages may begin with a legacy so long as they meet all the requirements. The first attainment costs 8xp, which counts as a supernatural purchase.
* '''Nimbus''': Have a clearly detailed Nimbus in mind for your Mage, and submit with character. A character's Nimbus is limited to the five physical senses for effects; emotional/mental effects are not allowed.
:: ''Allowed Examples'': Soft whistling can be heard. Temperature shifts. The mage seems further away or closer.
:: '''''NOT''' Allowed Examples'': All in the area feel sexually attracted to the Mage. All in the Area feel Angry
* '''[[Hallow|Hallows]]''': Are not available at character creation
* [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing
* '''Rotes''': Character creation rote Dots may only be picked from ''Mage the Awakening Core'', The Order book that is specific to your character's Order, and ''Tome of the Mysteries''. All Rotes bought with XP are subject to the normal [[Mage House Rules]] for Rotes.
* '''Order Status''' may only be raised up to {{dot2}} with '''XP'''. It may not be raised with chargen dots.

==Backgrounds==
When writing up a background for your Mage, please include life before and after the Awakening, as well as the Awakening itself. Please also include any [[Order]] initiation. '''Please do not include''' any other supernatural templates in your background.
This game has been running for some time, and it also shares a setting among the major venues. Sacramento history (as well as other major locations) is already in place/written. Please make sure that your history and background conforms to what's already been determined. Below is a listing of major locations and history that might affect your background.
* '''[[Consilium|Consilia]]''': {{#ask: [[Parent::Consilium]] [[Category:Cities]]| sep = _•_}}

===Introducing yourself===
All introductions to NPCs and gaining of Consilium Status must be done in character. Out of Character discussions concerning past interactions with previously introduced characters should be done through PMs or Chat and the ST should be notified.

All characters coming from an Established Consillium may have connections with those who have already appeared from those locations, or are still there. They are considered to have the contact information concerning the [[Who's Who: Mage|Head of their Order]] or the [[Jammer|Apostate Advocate]] and the knowledge of the [[Hierarch]].

{{Links|Character Creation Rules}}{{Parent|Character Creation Rules}}

<noinclude>{{clear}}</div></div>{{References}}{{Help}}[[Category:Mage: The Awakening]][[Category:Rules]]</noinclude>