- For the rulebook describing the setting, see Dark Ages: Mage Rulebook.
Dark Ages: Mage is part of the Dark Ages series, set in the Dark Medieval of the World of Darkness.
The setting is Europe in 1230 CE. It serves as (sort of) a sequel to Ars Magica, and a prequel to Mage: The Sorcerers Crusade and Mage: The Ascension.
Magick is Paradox -free, but failing to cast a spell correctly can result in the similar Backlash. The Spheres are still in the future; each Fellowship bases their magic on a limited number of Pillars specific to their Fellowship instead.
Characters take on the role of one of six Fellowships:
- The Ahl-i-Batin
- The Order of Hermes
- The Messianic Voices
- The Old Faith
- The Spirit-Talkers
- The Valdaermen