Prime (MTAw)
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Prime is one of the ten Arcana of Mage: The Awakening, and the Subtle ruling Arcana of the Aether. It may be best described as the magic of magic; it controls the basic energy or "stuff" of magic, the prima materia that mages usually experience as Mana or Tass. Knowledge of Prime allows mages to manipulate this energy, allowing a mage to alter the spells of others, imbue mundane objects with magical properties, and manipulate resonance and auras.
Mage Sight using Prime, "Supernal Vision", is generally the most potent for examining resonance, though other Mage Sight spells are better for specific types of resonance. Supernal Vision also allows the caster to view a supernatural being's true nature.[1] Another very useful application is in counterspelling; Apprentice knowledge of Prime allows a mage to counter any spell without knowledge of the Arcana used by the targeted spell.[2]
A mage who is an Apprentice of both Prime and Space gains the ability to supernaturally sense when others scrutinise or tamper with her active spells. This is known as "sensing the threads", and Prime magic may also be used to thwart this ability. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ MTAw: Mage: The Awakening Rulebook, p. 221
- ^ MTAw: Mage: The Awakening Rulebook, p. 222
- ^ MTAw: Mage: The Awakening Rulebook, p. 222
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