List of Mage: The Ascension books

Mage: The Ascension is a tabletop role-playing game in the World of Darkness series, where players take the roles of mages. It was originally released by White Wolf Publishing in 1993, and released in new editions in 1995 (second edition), 2000 (Revised Edition), and 2015 (20th Anniversary Edition), which update the game rules. These have been supported with supplementary game books, expanding the game mechanics and setting.[1][2]

The logo for Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition features "Mage" in a large, wavy, golden font, and "The Ascension" in a smaller font below.
Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition logo

The books from the game's original run in 1993–2004 were published by White Wolf Publishing, sometimes under their imprint Black Dog Game Factory for books considered more adult. Onyx Path Publishing, a company formed by ex–White Wolf Publishing staff, released five further supplements for the Revised Edition in 2012–2013, and are the publisher of the 20th Anniversary Edition books.[1][2]

The supplements include the Tradition Book and Technocracy series, both covering groups of mages; guides to the game; and various other books. Adventure modules have been released,[2] but only rarely, as White Wolf Publishing has preferred to let storytellers[a] construct their own adventures, an uncommon choice in tabletop role-playing games that they could afford due to the World of Darkness series' success and longevity.[3] Mage: The Ascension was one of their three highest selling game lines, along with Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and also performed well commercially for Onyx Path Publishing.[1]

Books

First edition (1993–1995)

Game books for Mage: The Ascension's first edition
TitleOriginal releaseISBNPublisherNotes
Mage: The AscensionAugust 19, 1993[4][5]1-56504-065-1White Wolf Publishing[6]Core rulebook for the game's first edition[6]
The Angel of Mercy1993[7]1-56504-081-3White Wolf Publishing[7]Adventure module featuring a neo-Nazi antagonist. Bundled with storyteller[a] screen.[7]
The Book of ChantriesJanuary 1994[8]1-56504-084-8White Wolf Publishing[9]Sourcebook for mages' home bases and headquarters[10]
Loom of FateFebruary 1994[9]1-56504-082-1Adventure module set in San Francisco. Follow-up to story in the first edition's rulebook.[11]
Digital WebFebruary–April 1994[12]1-56504-106-2White Wolf Publishing[12]Sourcebook for the Web, a digital realm accessed by mages[13]
Technocracy: ProgenitorsMarch 1994[9]1-56504-111-9White Wolf Publishing[9]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the Progenitors[14]
The Book of ShadowsMay 1994[15]1-56504-119-4White Wolf Publishing[15]Guide to the game for players[15]
Tradition Book: Virtual AdeptsMay 1994[12]1-56504-114-3White Wolf Publishing[12]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Virtual Adepts[14]
Technocracy: Iteration XAugust–October 1994[16]1-56504-135-6White Wolf Publishing[16]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention Iteration X[14]
Tradition Book: VerbenaOctober 1994[16]1-56504-128-3Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Verbena[2]
Tradition Book: Sons of EtherOctober–December 1994[17]1-56504-138-0White Wolf Publishing[17]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Sons of Ether[2]
The Book of MadnessDecember 1994[17]1-56504-137-2Sourcebook for alien forces including the Nephandi, the Marauders, and the Umbrood[2]
Ascension's Right HandApril 1995[18]1-56504-430-4White Wolf Publishing[18]Sourcebook for partnerships between mages and normal humans[2]
Technocracy: N.W.O.1-56504-423-1Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the New World Order[2]
Halls of the ArcanumJune 1995[19]1-56504-431-2White Wolf Publishing[19]Sourcebook for the secret society Arcanum[19]
Tradition Book: Akashic BrotherhoodJune–August 1995[20]1-56504-410-XWhite Wolf Publishing[20]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Akashic Brotherhood[2]

Second edition (1995–1999)

Game books for Mage: The Ascension's second edition
TitleOriginal releaseISBNPublisherNotes
Mage: The AscensionDecember 1995[21][22]1-56504-400-2White Wolf Publishing[21]Core rulebook for the game's second edition[21]
Destiny's PriceDecember 1995[23]1-56504-450-9White Wolf Publishing[23]Sourcebook for outcasts. Published under the Black Dog Game Factory imprint.[23]
Technocracy: Void EngineersMarch 1996[21]1-56504-424-XWhite Wolf Publishing[21]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the Void Engineers[2]
Tradition Book: Celestial ChorusJuly 1996[24]1-56504-411-8White Wolf Publishing[25]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Celestial Chorus[2]
Tradition Book: Cult of Ecstasy1-56504-412-6White Wolf Publishing[26]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Cult of Ecstasy[27]
Horizon: Stronghold of HopeMid–July 1996[24]1-56504-425-8White Wolf Publishing[24]Sourcebook for Horizon, the tradition mages' capital[24]
The Book of CraftsSeptember–October 1996[28]1-56504-435-5White Wolf Publishing[28]Sourcebook for independent groups of mages[28]
Beyond the Barriers: The Book of WorldsQ4 1996[29]1-56504-434-7White Wolf Publishing[29]Sourcebook for otherworldly realms[30]
Hidden Lore1996[31]1-56504-402-9White Wolf Publishing[31]Sourcebook for Seattle, covering characters and magic spells. Bundled with storyteller[a] screen.[31]
Tradition Book: DreamspeakersJanuary–February 1997[32]1-56504-413-4White Wolf Publishing[32]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Dreamspeakers[32]
The Book of MirrorsMay–June 1997[33]1-56504-403-7White Wolf Publishing[33]Guide for storytellers[a][33]
Tradition Book: EuthanatosJune 15, 1997[33]1-56504-414-2White Wolf Publishing[35]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Euthanatos[35]
Tradition Book: Order of HermesJuly 1997[36]1-56504-416-9White Wolf Publishing[36]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Order of Hermes[37]
Technocracy: SyndicateSeptember 1997[38]1-56504-421-5White Wolf Publishing[38]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the Syndicate[2]
The Technomancer's ToyboxDecember 1997[39]1-56504-420-7White Wolf Publishing[39]Sourcebook for technomagical devices[39]
Digital Web 2.0October 1998[40]1-56504-426-6White Wolf Publishing[40]Sourcebook for the Web, a digital realm accessed by mages.[41] Second edition of Digital Web.[40]
The Orphans Survival GuideOctober 1998[42]1-56504-436-3White Wolf Publishing[42]Sourcebook for outcasts. Follow-up to Destiny's Price.[43]
The Spirit WaysAugust–October 1999[44]1-56504-453-3White Wolf Publishing[44]Sourcebook for shamanism[44]
Guide to the Technocracy1999[45]1-56504-417-7White Wolf Publishing[46]Sourcebook for the Technocracy and guide to using them in campaigns[46]
Initiates of the Art1999[47]1-56504-437-1White Wolf Publishing[47]Sourcebook for new mages with weak magical abilities[48]
Masters of the Art1999[49]1-56504-427-4White Wolf Publishing[49]Sourcebook for archmages with great magical abilities. Follow-up to Initiates of the Art.[48]
Tales of Magick: Dark Adventure1999[50]1-56504-404-5White Wolf Publishing[50]Guide for storytellers[a] on creating campaigns based on adventure and action[50]

Revised Edition (2000–2004 and 2012–2013)

Game books for Mage: The Ascension Revised Edition
TitleOriginal releaseISBNPublisherNotes
Mage: The Ascension Revised EditionMarch 2000[51]1-56504-405-3White Wolf Publishing[52]Core rulebook for the game's Revised Edition[52]
Storytellers Companion1-56504-406-1White Wolf Publishing[53]Sourcebook for the history of the Ascension War, secret societies, spirits, and magical items. Bundled with storyteller[a] screen.[53]
The Bitter Road1-56504-407-XWhite Wolf Publishing[54]Sourcebook for the aftermath of the Ascension War[54]
Dead MagicJune 26, 2000[55]1-56504-408-8White Wolf Publishing[56]Sourcebook for magic of ancient cultures. Published under the Black Dog Game Factory imprint.[56]
Blood TreacheryJuly 24, 2000[55]1-56504-409-6White Wolf Publishing[57]Sourcebook for the feud between the Order of Hermes and the vampire clan Tremere. Crossover with Vampire: The Masquerade.[57]
Dragons of the EastSeptember 2000[55]1-56504-428-2White Wolf Publishing[58]Sourcebook for mages in East Asia[58]
Sorcerer Revised EditionOctober 2000[55]1-56504-439-8White Wolf Publishing[59]Sourcebook for sorcerers. Second edition of World of Darkness: Sorcerer, which was released for the World of Darkness series in general.[59]
Tradition Book: Akashic BrotherhoodJanuary–April 2001[60][61]1-56504-456-8White Wolf Publishing[61]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Akashic Brotherhood. Second edition.[61]
Lost Paths: Ahl-i-Batin and TaftâniJanuary–May 2001[62][63]1-56504-429-0White Wolf Publishing[62]Sourcebook for mages in the Middle East[62]
Tradition Book: Celestial ChorusJune 2001[64]1-56504-457-6White Wolf Publishing[64]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Celestial Chorus.[65] Second edition.[64]
The Book of MadnessOctober 2001[66]1-56504-442-8White Wolf Publishing[67]Sourcebook for alien forces including the Nephandi, the Marauders, and the Umbrood. Second edition.[67]
Tradition Book: Cult of EcstasyNovember 2001[68]1-56504-449-5White Wolf Publishing[69]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Cult of Ecstasy. Second edition.[69]
Guide to the Traditions2001[70]1-56504-455-XWhite Wolf Publishing[71]Sourcebook for the mage traditions as a whole, and their failings[71]
Convention Book: Iteration XFebruary 2002[72]1-56504-441-XWhite Wolf Publishing[72]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention Iteration X. Second edition of Technocracy: Iteration X.[72]
Tradition Book: DreamspeakersMarch 2002[73]1-58846-400-8White Wolf Publishing[73]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Dreamspeakers. Second edition.[73]
Tradition Book: EuthanatosApril 2002[74]1-58846-401-6White Wolf Publishing[74]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Euthanatos. Second edition.[74]
Tradition Book: Hollow OnesJuly 2002[75]1-58846-403-2White Wolf Publishing[75]Sourcebook for the Hollow Ones, a group of mages loosely associated with the traditions[75]
Mage Storytellers Handbook2002[76]1-58846-402-4White Wolf Publishing[77]Guide for storytellers[a] on leading games[77]
Manifesto: Transmissions From the Rogue Council2002[78]1-58846-407-5White Wolf Publishing[78]Sourcebook for the Rogue Council, a group of mages opposing the Technocracy[78]
The Fallen Tower: Las VegasFebruary 2003[79]1-58846-408-3White Wolf Publishing[80]Sourcebook for Las Vegas[80]
Dead Magic II: Secrets and SurvivorsMarch 2003[79]1-58846-406-7White Wolf Publishing[81]Sourcebook for ancient magic[81]
The Infinite TapestryMay 2003[82]1-58846-409-1White Wolf Publishing[83]Sourcebook for otherworldly realms. Follow-up to Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds.[83]
Tradition Book: Order of HermesJuly 2003[84]1-58846-413-XWhite Wolf Publishing[85]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Order of Hermes. Second edition.[85]
Forged by Dragon's FireAugust 2003[84]1-58846-410-5White Wolf Publishing[86]Sourcebook for magical items[86]
Tradition Book: Sons of EtherSeptember 2003[84]1-58846-414-8White Wolf Publishing[87]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Sons of Ether. Second edition.[87]
The Red SignOctober 2003[88]1-58846-245-5White Wolf Publishing[88]Sourcebook for campaigns involving mages and vampires. Crossover with Vampire: The Masquerade. Part of the Time of Judgment series.[88]
Tradition Book: VerbenaNovember 2003[89]1-58846-415-6White Wolf Publishing[90]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Verbena. Second edition.[90]
Tradition Book: Virtual AdeptsDecember 2003[89]1-58846-416-4White Wolf Publishing[91]Sourcebook for the mage tradition the Virtual Adepts. Second edition.[91]
AscensionMarch 2004[92]1-58846-417-2White Wolf Publishing[92]Collection of adventures about ascension. Part of the Time of Judgment series, and an ending to Mage: The Ascension.[93]
Convention Book: N.W.O.November 27, 2012[94]Onyx Path Publishing[94]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the New World Order. Second edition of Technocracy: N.W.O.[95]
Convention Book: ProgenitorsApril 22, 2013[96]Onyx Path Publishing[96]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the Progenitors. Second edition of Technocracy: Progenitors.[97]
Mage Translation GuideMay 27, 2013[98]Onyx Path Publishing[98]Guide for porting elements between Mage: The Ascension and Mage: The Awakening[98]
Convention Book: SyndicateJuly 31, 2013[99]Onyx Path Publishing[99]Sourcebook for the Technocracy convention the Syndicate. Second edition of Technocracy: Syndicate.[100]
Convention Book: Void EngineersOctober 18, 2013[101]Onyx Path Publishing[101]Sourcebook for the technocracy convention the Void Engineers. Second edition of Technocracy: Void Engineers.[102]

20th Anniversary Edition (2014–present)

Game books for Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition
TitleOriginal releaseISBNPublisherNotes
Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition QuickstartJune 21, 2014[103]Onyx Path Publishing[103]Introduction to the game, with story hooks, brief rules, and pre-made characters. Released for free.[103]
Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary EditionSeptember 23, 2015[104]Onyx Path Publishing[104]Core rulebook for the game's 20th Anniversary Edition[104]
How Do You Do That?December 30, 2015[105]Onyx Path Publishing[105]Guide to the game's magic system, with example spells[106]
The Book of SecretsJuly 26, 2017[107]Onyx Path Publishing[107]Companion to the core rulebook[107]
Gods & MonstersApril 10, 2019[108]Onyx Path Publishing[108]Sourcebook for supernatural beings and normal humans[108]
The Book of the FallenJanuary 15, 2020[109]Onyx Path Publishing[109]Sourcebook for the Nephandi[109]
Le Prix à PayerDecember 2020[110]978-2-37255-047-5Arkhane Asylum Publishing[110]Guide for storytellers[a] on leading games, by the game's French publisher. Includes story hooks, characters, and adventures. Bundled with storyteller screen. Title translates to "The Price to Pay".[110]
XV: Rouen Brûle-t-Elle ?June 2021[111]978-2-37255-048-2Arkhane Asylum Publishing[111]Sourcebook for Rouen, by the game's French publisher. Title translates to "XV: Is Rouen Burning?"[111]
Technocracy ReloadedJuly 21, 2021[112]Onyx Path Publishing[112]Sourcebook for the Technocracy[112]
The Rich Bastard's Guide to MagickNovember 3, 2021[113]Onyx Path Publishing[114]Sourcebook for wealthy mages' use of magic[114]
Welcome to the Rock: A Technocracy Reloaded JumpstartDecember 15, 2021[115]Onyx Path Publishing[115]Companion to Technocracy: Reloaded, containing brief rules, an adventure, and pre-made characters[115]
The Operative's DossierJune 15, 2022[116]Onyx Path Publishing[116]Companion to Technocracy: Reloaded[114]
SorcererAugust 3, 2022[117]Onyx Path Publishing[117]Sourcebook for sorcerers[117]
Victorian AgeJanuary 11, 2023[118]Onyx Path Publishing[118]Sourcebook for mages in the Victorian era, in 1880–1897.[114] Also referred to as Victorian Mage.[118]
Lore of the TraditionsSeptember 20, 2023[119]Onyx Path Publishing[119]Sourcebook for all the mage traditions[119]
Faces of MagickTBATBAOnyx Path Publishing[120]Sourcebook containing characters[120]
Forgotten Ones & Forbidden OrdersTBATBAOnyx Path Publishing[120]Sourcebook for organizations outside the mage traditions[120]

Compilations

Mage: The Ascension game book compilations
TitleOriginal releaseISBNPublisherNotes
Mage Chronicles Volume 1December 1996[29]1-56504-415-0White Wolf Publishing[29]Compilation of The Book of Chantries and Digital Web[29]
Mage Chronicles Volume 2October–November 1997[121]1-56504-443-6White Wolf Publishing[121]Compilation of Ascension's Right Hand and Halls of the Arcanum[121]
Mage Chronicles Volume 31997[122]1-56504-125-9White Wolf Publishing[122]Compilation of Loom of Fate and the World of Darkness crossover book The Chaos Factor[122]
Technocracy Assembled 1February–April 1998[123]1-56504-418-5White Wolf Publishing[123]Compilation the first editions of Technocracy: Iteration X, Technocracy: N.W.O., and Technocracy: Progenitors[123]
The Traditions Gathered 1: Songs of ScienceJune–August 1998[124]1-56504-445-2White Wolf Publishing[124]Compilation of the first editions of Tradition Book: Order of Hermes, Tradition Book: Sons of Ether, and Tradition Book: Virtual Adepts[124]
The Traditions Gathered 2: Blood and DreamsFebruary 1999[125]1-56504-446-0White Wolf Publishing[125]Compilation of the first editions of Tradition Book: Cult of Ecstasy, Tradition Book: Dreamspeakers, and Tradition Book: Verbena[125]
The Traditions Gathered 3: Swords of Faith1999[126]1-56504-447-9White Wolf Publishing[127]Compilation of the first editions of Tradition Book: Akashic Brotherhood, Tradition Book: Celestial Chorus, and Tradition Book: Euthanatos[127]
Technocracy Assembled 22000[128]1-56504-419-3White Wolf Publishing[128]Compilation of the first editions of Technocracy: Syndicate and Technocracy: Void Engineers[128]

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