Yooo! Sorry for late reply- Harry Potthead not a goos choice. The pot-head-universe is in dire lack of consequence. They wield magic like there will be no repercussion. And that is the essence of mage. You got power, but what is the real cost of using it.. Even if it might not affects you directly some one will be affected. Think of The hurricane Katrina, there supposedly was a crazed mage doing some major spell works someplace. So I think you should check out a movie named "The covenant". It's not the best "mage" movie of times. But you get a feel of personal repercussion, which is great.

If the chronicle is not supposed to be about "personal horror" as the general theme of World of Darkness is. Repercussion is not of essence, and the players won't bother too much. As long as we won't cause a major flood/earthquake/hurricane or accidentally commit mass murder as a aftermath of some spells... All is well, is it not?

I don't really have many suggestions for sources of inspiration for a Mage Chronicle... Seeing I'm a Champion of Blood, not of the Arcane. But simple is often the best, so just settle with some problems that would be plausible in real life. The car crash where this million dollar business man died, wasn't there something off with that incident? throw in a motif, it does not need to be too elaborate, but it will be the second you put some magi in the mix. It's very simple, small things tend to evolve into grand schemes spanning wast distances and ages. What if that now departed business man sold his soul to the wrong guys. Now somehow they have his fortune boosting their arsenal and capability to plot on.

Just bear in mind that the repercussions and weaknesses created by White-Wolf is there for a reason, not to hinder players or stories. They are there as a tool to create story. This is very important to remember. IF you had to do a powerful spell in order to stop some gruesome things to happen, that spell might result in another happening of dire consequence, witch sometimes makes people choose between two evils. Hopefully they choose the lesser one. Allso, paradox can be exploited to your advantage, witch also make for great story building. What if someone does a bad ass spell, and you all rush forth to stop it. Maybe it will annihilate the whole downtown area. Or maybe a loved one is the sacrifice. When you arrive the scene you learn unfortunately when it it too late that it was not the effect of the spell itself that was desired, but the paradox it created. Ahh, yes, I feel it now. I think maybe I've underestimated the whole Mage line.

Hope some of my ramblings helped you somewhat, tho I fear you may already have finished the chronicle. I've been so busy, I've bought all the clan books for vampire, the Circle of the Crone book, the Carthian Book, Damnation City book, The blood, The Mythologies book, Ghouls book... Hmm, yeah. That sums it up thus far. And boy I read all of them many times over. I'm planning on Buying the Invictus book and the Lance Sanctum soon. Hahah, I'm starting to become a walking Vampire wiki

That said, I'm not the best source for ideas when it comes to mage, but if you ever need anything for a vamp chronicle do not hesitate to look me up.

Btw, how's that chronicle of your friend's holding up?

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