Seers of the Throne is a sourcebook for Mage: The Awakening. This book provides more details on the Seers of the Throne and their workings and subservience to the Exarchs.
Summary[]
From the Onyx Path catalog:
- Puppeteers and Puppets
- We are the masters of the world. We control the Machine, watch every human cog spinning within it. We have gained power over the material world and the supernatural. And all we had to do was trade our freedom for eternal servitude to those above us.
- A Character Book for Mage: The Awakening™
Contents[]
Obedience[]
Introduction[]
Chapter One: A History of Loyalty[]
presents the history of the Seers of the Throne as they themselves record it — which is often a contradictory, self-serving litany of fact mixed with propaganda. As Ministries rise and fall and pylons advance their own agendas, history may be rewritten to suit the victors. Here, however, you’ll find some common threads as well as notes on the global concerns of the Seers today.
Chapter Two: Kings of the Lie[]
Lays out the foundation of the Seers’ organization: the Exarchs and Ministries, as well as their interactions with the greater world. Here you’ll find lore of the Archigenitors and other Exarchs, an overview of the Ministries and extensive detail on the four great Ministries: Hegemonic, Panopticon, Paternoster and Praetorian. The Prelacies of each of the Archigenitors are also revealed here. Here too is discussed many of the details of Seer tradition, such as their recruitment techniques and dealings with other mages and supernatural entities outside the Iron Pyramid.
- Flaw: Mystery Commands
- Sample Ochema: Shadow of the General - Stats
- New Merit: Luxury (•• or ••••)
- The Great Ministries
- Prelacies
- Archigenitor Prelacies
- Crown of Doctrine
- (•) Brightness Within
- (••) Internal Purity
- (•••) Restore the Purified Form
- Sword of Doctrine
- (•) Bright Power
- (••) The Father’s Light
- (•••) Word of Authority
- Temple of Doctrine
- Crown of Doctrine
- Fury
- Crown of Fury
- (•) Break the Battle Drill
- (••) Command the Furies Within
- (•••) Aegis of the General
- Sword of Fury
- Temple of Fury
- Crown of Fury
- Obligation
- Crown of Obligation
- (•) Every Soul’s Whisper
- (••) Exalted Will
- (•••) Higher Passion
- Sword of Obligation
- (•) Command the Sleeping Masses
- (••) Unity of the Throne
- (•••) Tame the Inconstant Lie
- Temple of Obligation
- Crown of Obligation
- Vision
- Crown of Vision
- (•) Sense the Supernal Gaze
- (••) Follow the Web of Chains
- (•••) Adamantine Bonds
- Sword of Vision
- (•) Eye of the Exarchs
- (••) Cosmic Vision
- (•••) Commune with Omniscience
- Temple of Vision
- Crown of Vision
- Archigenitor Prelacies
Chapter Three: Serving the Exarchs[]
Details the philosophy and traditions implicit to the Iron Pyramid’s culture. The various praxes and dogma that guide the Seers are laid out here. Here also is more information on their organization apart from the Ministries, from ranks and status to the methods of communication and gathering.
- Titles and Duties among the Seers
- Minister (•••• or •••••+)
- Secretary (••• or ••••)
- Librarian (••••)
- Tetrarch (••••)
- Overseer (•••)
- Sacrum (•••)
- Warmaster (•••)
- Janissary (•••)
- Quirinus (•••)
- Augur (••)
- Dominus (••)
- Oligarch (••)
- Hoplite (••)
- Voice (••)
- Soldier (•)
Chapter Four: Heads of the Hydra[]
Maps out a few of the virtually countless sub-factions within the Seers of the Throne. Here we discuss Methodologies, a form of cross-Ministry faction that reduces internal rivalries in some areas and dramatically increases them in others. Three sample Methodologies are provided, along with an example of a pylon dedicated to each. In addition, there’s some discussion of which Legacies from other sources a Seer might qualify for, and five Legacies designed for the Iron Pyramid in particular.
- Condecoi
- Condecoi Pylon: The Brethren of Meeting
- Oikoumene
- Oikoumene Pylon: The Board of Famous Gil
- Skopoi
- Skopoi Pylon: The Oracle at Delta Phi
- Legacies
- The Architects of The Future
- Attainments
- 1st Attainment: Spider’s Edge; Prerequisites: Gnosis 3, Time 2, Investigation 2
- 2nd Attainment: Sensing Danger; Prerequisites: Gnosis 5, Time 3, Investigation 3
- 3rd Attainment: Weaving the Future; Prerequisites: Gnosis 7, Time 4
- Attainments
- Chrysalides
- Attainments
- First Attainment: Spreading the Wings; Prerequisites: Gnosis 3, Life 2
- Second Attainment: Perfection of Form; Prerequisites: Gnosis 5, Life 3
- Third Attainment: Pinnacle of Grace; Prerequisites: Gnosis 7, Life 4
- Attainments
- The Masters of Destruction
- Attainments
- 1st Attainment: Gaze of Weakness; Prerequisites: Gnosis 3, Death 2, Larceny 2, Stealth 2
- 2nd Attainment: Falling to Dust; Prerequisites: Gnosis 5, Death 3
- 3rd Attainment: Ghostly Intrusion; Prerequisites: Gnosis 3, Death 4, Larceny 2, Stealth 2
- Attainments
- Princes of the Many Masks
- Attainments
- 1st Attainment: Spy’s Assist; Prerequisites: Gnosis 3, Life 2, Subterfuge 2
- 2nd Attainment: Mask of Flesh; Prerequisites: Gnosis 5, Life 3
- 3rd Attainment: The Ultimate Perfection of Disguise; Prerequisites: Gnosis 7, Life 4
- Attainments
- Secret Order of the Gate
- Attainments
- First Attainment: Shroud of the Borderland; Prerequisites: Gnosis 3, Space 2
- Second Attainment: Walk the Place Between; Prerequisites: Gnosis 5, Space 3
- Third Attainment: Dwell in the Place Between; Prerequisites: Gnosis 7, Space 4
- Attainments
- The Architects of The Future
Chapter Five: Gifts of the Exarchs[]
Deals with the magical methods the Seers employ. Their forms of casting and magical traditions are detailed, as are a sampling of spells, Artifacts and Imbued Items that assist their cause.
- Spells
- Death Spells
- Shadow Flesh (Death •••• + Life ••••, optional Matter ••••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Donning the Mantle of Night
- Shadow Flesh (Death •••• + Life ••••, optional Matter ••••)
- Fate Spells
- Technology Curse (Fate •••, Forces ••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Anti-Electronic Field
- Transfer Destiny (Fate ••••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Theft of Tomorrow
- Technology Curse (Fate •••, Forces ••)
- Forces Spells
- Insulate (Forces ••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Protection of the Second Name
- Insulate (Forces ••)
- Life Spells
- Inflict Agony (Life •••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: The General’s Burning Gauntlet
- Inflict Agony (Life •••)
- Matter Spells
- Enhance Toxin (Matter •••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: The Fatal Drop
- Improve Quality (Matter ••••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Midas Touch
- Enhance Toxin (Matter •••)
- Mind Spells
- Euphoria (Mind ••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Battlefield Bliss
- Zeal (Mind ••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Certainty of Purpose
- Provoke Wrath (Mind •••)
- Reinforce the Lie (Mind ••••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Silence the Dream of Waking
- Euphoria (Mind ••)
- Prime Spells
- Manipulate Contingent Trigger (Fate •• + Prime ••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Exchange the Secret Key
- Manipulate Contingent Trigger (Fate •• + Prime ••)
- Space Spells
- Duplicate Sympathy (Space •••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Thrall Trading
- Sympathetic Tap (Space ••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Watching the Threads
- Duplicate Sympathy (Space •••)
- Spirit Spells
- Nullify Shadow Resonance (Prime ••• + Spirit •••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Calm Waters
- Nullify Shadow Resonance (Prime ••• + Spirit •••)
- Time Spells
- Falsify Temporal Presence (Time •••)
- Seers of the Throne Rote: Lie to Yesterday and Tomorrow
- Death Spells
- Artifacts and Relics of the Throne
- Coin of Lead and Gold (Artifact •••••••); Durability 4, Size 0, Structure 4; Mana Capacity: Maximum 12
- Temenotic Obelisk (Artifact •••••••); Durability 7, Size 10, Structure 17; Mana Capacity: Maximum 11
- Profane Vestment (Artifact •••••+); Durability 3, Size 4, Structure 7; Mana Capacity: Maximum 12 (Profane Ephod, Profane Urim and Profane Thummim)
- The Mask of Eyes (Artifact ••••••••••); Durability 5, Size 1, Structure 6; Mana Capacity: Maximum 12
- The Teraphim (Artifact •••••••••••); Durability 7, Size 2, Structure 9; Mana Capacity: Maximum 15
- Imbued Items
- Leeching ATM Card (Imbued Item ••••); Durability 2, Size 0, Structure 2; Mana Capacity: None
- Object of Desire (Imbued Item •••); Durability 4, Size 0, Structure 4; Mana Capacity: None
- Shadow Telescope (Imbued Item ••••); Durability 3, Size 2, Structure 5; Mana Capacity: None
- Book of Secrets (Imbued Item •••••); Durability 2, Size 2, Structure 4; Mana Capacity: None
- Thunderspear (Imbued Item •••••••••••); Durability 3, Size 4, Structure 7; Mana Capacity: 15
Appendix: Antagonists[]
Closes out the book not just with a listing of Seers of the Throne (both combatants and noncombatants) ready to be used in a chronicle, but also with details on the minions of the great Ministries: the Grigori, Hollow Ones, Myrmidons and Hive-Souls.
- Non-Combatants
- Abacomancer
- Bumbling Newbie
- Corrupt Medic
- HR Rep
- Investigator of Miracles
- Inveterate Traitor
- Malevolent Whisper
- Merchant of Fear
- Petty Bureaucrat
- Resentful Minion
- Rival Seeker
- Webspinner
- Wicked Old Man
- Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
- Combatants
- Aeshma, Nisha Saraswat - Thyrsus, Seers of the Throne, Stats
- Penn, Daniel McIntire - Obrimos, Seers of the Throne (Paternoster), Stats
- Dr. Charlene Castle, Layla Curtis - Mastigos, Seers of the Throne (Hegemonic), Stats
- Wing, Ken Zhou, "Tony" - Acanthus, Seers of the Throne (Panopticon), Stats
- Maelcon, Peter Garr - Thyrsus, Seers of the Throne (Praetorian), Stats
- Dispater, William Spence - Moros, Seers of the Throne (Mammon), Uncrowned Kings, Stats
- Servitors, Minions and Foot Soldiers of the Throne
- Grigori
- Shroud of Observation (Artifact •••••••••); Durability 3, Size 5, Structure 8; Mana Capacity: Maximum 13
- Grigori - Stats
- Hollow Ones
- Consciousness Gem (Imbued Item •••••+); Durability 2, Size 0, Structure 2; Mana Capacity: None
- Hollow Ones - Stats
- Myrmidons
- Myrmidon Oath-Tongue (Merit ••, Awakened only)
- Myrmidon - Stats
- Hive-Souls
- Hive-Souls - Stats
- Grigori
Background Information[]
Memorable Quotes[]
Characters[]
- Mr. Weiss, Seer of Panopticon - Back Cover
- Obedience
- Durriken
- Agathon
- Namid
- Lexia
- Kadar
- Solomon
- Xanthus
- Sharif
- Chapter One: A History of Loyalty
- Thea
- Chapter Two: Kings of the Lie
- Auger
- The Eye - Archigenitor of Panopticon
- The Father - Archigenitor
- The General - Archigenitor
- The Unity - Archigenitor
- The Chancellor - Lesser Seal, Exarch of Matter
- The Nemesis - Lesser Seal, Exarch of Spirit
- The Psychopomp - Lesser Seal, Exarch of Death
- The Prophet - Lesser Seal, Exarch of Time
- The Raptor - Lesser Seal, Exarch of Life
- The Ruin - Lesser Seal, Exarch of Fate
- The Gate - Seventh Lesser Seal
- Colonel Reginald Monday - Shadow of the General, Ochemata
- Teraphim
- Mammon
- Antonio Castellani - Castellani Family
- Col. Andrew Charlton - Sleeper, Victory Company
- Lt. Gerald Swanson, "Ragnarok" - Seer of the Throne, Victory Company
- Chapter Three: Serving the Exarchs
- Mahina
- Vadin
- Lakina
- Jaron
- Chapter Four: Heads of the Hydra
- Bozidar - Founder of the Board of Famous Gil pylon, a second degree Obrimos Master of the Hegemonic Ministry
- Chernobog - Board of Famous Gil pylon, a Mastigos Master of Mind and initiate of Panopticon
- Argus - Board of Famous Gil pylon, a second-degree Thyrsus Master of the Praetorian Ministry
- Mirror -Board of Famous Gil pylon, a Moros Master of Matter and another Praetorian
- Preston Clarke - Founder of the Oracle at Delta Phi pylon
- Elect, “Doctor Morgan” - Paternoster Acanthus
- “Kelly” - Doll
- Chant - Mastigos, Paternoster
- Kunigunde - Thyrsus, Chrysalis
- Chapter Five: Gifts of the Exarchs
- Michael Voight, "Darius"
- Carrie Lincoln, "Ephemeral"
- Jay Runyon, "Cormorant"
- Danielle Polewski, "Violet"
- Genevieve Colan
- Kramner - Seer, invented the Book of Secrets
- Appendix: Antagonists
- Aeshma, Nisha Saraswat - Thyrsus, Seers of the Throne
- Penn, Daniel McIntire - Obrimos, Seers of the Throne (Paternoster)
- Dr. Charlene Castle, Layla Curtis - Mastigos, Seers of the Throne (Hegemonic)
- Wing, Ken Zhou, "Tony" - Acanthus, Seers of the Throne (Panopticon)
- June Armstrong
- Peter Armstrong
- Caitlin
- Jessica
- Tutor
- Maelcon, Peter Garr - Thyrsus, Seers of the Throne (Praetorian)
- Dispater, William Spence - Moros, Seers of the Throne (Mammon), Uncrowned Kings
- Obedience
Terminology[]
New Terms: Archigenitor, heirodule, Methodology, ochema, Oikoumene, Prelacy, Skopoi; 131, 2nd Century, 3rd century, 10th Century, 11th century, 1270, 1272, 15th century, 16th Century, 1530, 17th Century, 18th Century, 1831, 1889, 19th Century, 20th Century, 1901, 1920s, 1938, 1940, 1960s, 1964, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 1996, 2001, Abyss, Adytum, The Architects of The Future, Archmaster, Ascension War, Atlantis, Oikoumene Pylon: The Board of Famous Gil, Bodhisattva Mandate (Worshipful Arhats, Lieutenant of the Blue Lantern, Order of the Earth Gods, Fellow-Craft, Red Pillar), Book of Transformation, Condecoi Pylon: The Brethren of Meeting, The Castellani Family (Pylon), Celestial Flange, Changeling, Chrysalides, Conclave, Condecoi, Conference, Convocation of the Red Branch (Cabal), Diadochi, Diamond/Pentacle Mages, Diamond Rebellion, Disbelief, Dominion, Exarchs, Fallen War, Fallen World, Five Kings, The Gatekeepers, Ghosts, Grigori, Hegemonic Ministry (L’Hegemonie Secrète), Hive-Souls, Hollow One, Hosteler, Hunters, Hyperborean Deception, The Inclusionists, The Innovative Solutions Group (ISG, Pylon), The Iron Pyramid, Larvan Schism, Lark Meadow Ladies’ Club (Pylon), Law of Hostels, Lesser Seals, Lie, The Masters of Destruction, Meeting Realm, Minister, Ministry, Ministry of Mammon, Myrmidons, New Atlantis, Skopoi Pylon: The Oracle at Delta Phi, Panopticon, Pantechnicon Ministry, Parametric Language, Paternoster (Apotheosian), The Phoenix Brethren, Praetorians, Princes of the Many Masks, Promethean, Proxies, Pylon, Sacraments, Secret Order of the Gate, Seers of the Throne, The Silent Scream, Sleepers, Sleeper Thralls, Sleepwalker, Spirits, Summit, Supernal Pyramid, Tetrarch, Thrall, The Threat, Thrice-Great, Transport Nexus, Tryrannate, Twisting Maze Intrusion, Vampires, Victory Company (Pylon), Werewolves,
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