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| + | }}'''''Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds''''' is a supplement for [[Mage: The Ascension]] that covers the many realms near and beyond the world that can explored by [[Mage (WOD)|mages]], [[Technocratic Union|technomancers]], [[Garou]], and other creatures of the [[World of Darkness]]. |
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| − | | class="even" | [[Ronni Radner|Ronni "0 Smoko" Radner]], for swimming through the Crap.<br />[[Laurah Legend|Laurah "Kung Fu Grip" Legend]], for discouraging car thieves in, shall we say, a graphic manner (Owww!!).<br />[[Ethan Skemp|Ethan "Ringmaster" Skemp]], for surfing the Atrocity Wave.<br />[[Jane Palmer|Jane "Hir-roach-ima" Palmer]], for calling in the nukes on Bug City.<br />[[Cynthia Summers|Cynthia "Meteor Shower" Summers]], for having all those wishes come true at once.<br />[[Rich Dansky|Rich "Bells and Whistles" Dansky]], for bringing the GAMAs home.<br />[[Andrew Bates|Andrew "Outta the Frying Pan" Bates]], for being [[Exile]]d to E&D. Congrats, you psycho SOB.<br />[[Sarah Timbrook|Sarah "Barefoot Bride" Timbrook]], for tying the knot in God's country.<br />[[Ian Lemke|Ian "Redcap Toybox" Lemke]], for the games he'll play at GenCon.<br />[[Brad Butkovich|Brad "Asbestos Nightie" Butkovich]], for tangling himself up in the Net.<br />[[Lori Snyder|Lori "Hard Target" Snyder]], for ditching Vampire Boy.<br />[[Charles Bailey|Charles "Paleface" Bailey]], for doing the greasepaint thing in June. Bleh!<br />..and [[Greg Fountain|Greg "Working Smarter" Fountain]], [[Trace O'Connor|Trace "Battle Stations" o'Connor]] and [[Louvie Locklear|Louvie "Den Mother" Locklear]], for keeping the Dragon(Con) fed. |
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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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| − | :'''''Worlds Within Worlds...''''' |
+ | :'''''Worlds Within Worlds...''''' |
| − | :''Pass through the Gauntlet, wander past the Penumbra, and encounter an infinity of worlds floating just beyond consciousness. Heavens, hells, Paradox |
+ | :''Pass through the [[Gauntlet (WOD)|Gauntlet]], wander past the [[Penumbra]], and encounter an infinity of worlds floating just beyond consciousness. Heavens, hells, [[Paradox Realm]]s, [[Chantry (MTAs)|Chantries]], Umbral reflections and mysterious [[Zone]]s spin in the unmappable dance of creation. Push on through the [[Horizon (WOD)|Horizon]], and endless space becomes your playground. Just watch your step...'' |
:'''''...Outside, Within and Across...''''' |
:'''''...Outside, Within and Across...''''' |
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+ | :'''The Book of Worlds''''' is a massive sourcebook for [[Umbral]] travelers, detailing rough cosmologies, sample Realms and mystick places. It includes:'' |
| − | * ''Crossover compatible with '''Werewolf''' and the other '''World of Darkness''' games;'' |
+ | * ''Crossover compatible with '''[[Werewolf: The Apocalypse|Werewolf]]''' and the other '''[[World of Darkness]]''' games;'' |
| − | * ''Details about the puzzling Worlds Beyond, including the Three Umbrae, the Hollow World and myriad Realms |
+ | * ''Details about the puzzling Worlds Beyond, including the Three Umbrae, the [[Hollow Earth|Hollow World]] and myriad Realms – [[Balador]], [[Autochthonia (MTAs)|Autochthonia]], [[Victoria Station]], and many others;'' |
| − | * ''Creatures, vessels, Storyteller Hints and much more.'' |
+ | * ''Creatures, vessels, [[Storyteller]] Hints and much more.'' |
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| + | ===Introductions All Around=== |
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| + | ===Chapter One: Astral Worlds=== |
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| + | ===Chapter Two: The Velvet Curtain=== |
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| + | ===Chapter Three: Enigmas=== |
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| + | ===Chapter Four: Realms of Interest=== |
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| + | ===Chapter Five: Celestial Bodies=== |
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==Background Information== |
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Revision as of 21:43, 14 May 2020
Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds is a supplement for Mage: The Ascension that covers the many realms near and beyond the world that can explored by mages, technomancers, Garou, and other creatures of the World of Darkness.
Summary
From the White Wolf catalog:
- Worlds Within Worlds...
- Pass through the Gauntlet, wander past the Penumbra, and encounter an infinity of worlds floating just beyond consciousness. Heavens, hells, Paradox Realms, Chantries, Umbral reflections and mysterious Zones spin in the unmappable dance of creation. Push on through the Horizon, and endless space becomes your playground. Just watch your step...
- ...Outside, Within and Across...
- Wise travelers need a guide. Between these covers, a collection of mysticks offers such assistance, based upon their own observations and discoveries. Cosmology, traveler tips and Realm descriptions fill this book to overflowing. Heed their words; they may save your soul.
- ...Creation Without Limits, Realms Without End.
- The Book of Worlds is a massive sourcebook for Umbral travelers, detailing rough cosmologies, sample Realms and mystick places. It includes:
- Crossover compatible with Werewolf and the other World of Darkness games;
- Details about the puzzling Worlds Beyond, including the Three Umbrae, the Hollow World and myriad Realms – Balador, Autochthonia, Victoria Station, and many others;
- Creatures, vessels, Storyteller Hints and much more.
Chapters
Prelude
Introductions All Around
Chapter One: Astral Worlds
Chapter Two: The Velvet Curtain
Chapter Three: Enigmas
Chapter Four: Realms of Interest
Chapter Five: Celestial Bodies
Chapter Six: Those Beyond
Appendix: Game Systems
Background Information
(...)
Memorable Quotes
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Characters
(...)
Terminology
(...)
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