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From the Cover Page of The Bats of Mercille:

For Use With Ars Magica

Start to play your first game of Ars Magica in half in hour using this kit!

(after the game-master has read Ars Magica itself)

This Jump-Start Kit includes:

  • a complete, easy to run adventure, one that explores the role-playing & adventure possibilities inherent Ars Magica.
  • eight characters, including two magi, With personalities, histories and relationships all detailed.
  • Four different one page game briefings that quickly and simply introduce players to Ars Magica.

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Background Information[]

The first edition of The Bats of Mercille was a Convention-only giveaway at Gen Con and Origins in 1988.

A second edition would be printed in 1989 for Gen Con that differs from the original printing, but is the only version of the Quickstart available online.

The cover has a Lion on it instead of a Person (1989 Version) and special thanks is given to Woody Elbom and Curt Hartwig.

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