The Book of Crafts
The Book of Crafts is a supplement published by White Wolf Publishing in 1996 for the fantasy role-playing game Mage: The Ascension. Contents The Book of Crafts is a sourcebook describing Crafts — independent groups of mages outside the established groups outlined in the Mage: The Ascension rulebook. They include: Wu-Keng and Wu-Lung of China Hem-Ka Sobk of Egypt Amazonian Sisters of Hippolyta the fallen Solificati, now known as the Children of Knowledge a sect within the Templars Kopea Loei of Hawaii Bata'a The history, culture, beliefs, organization, practices, traditions and magical style of each Craft are detailed. In addition, a variety of spells developed by each Craft is documented. Production The Book of Crafts was designed by Aron Anderson, Phil Brucato, James Estes, Looking Eagle, Deena McKinney, Wade Racine, Andrew Ragland, Derek Pearcy, Kathleen Ryan, and Lucien Soulban, with interior artwork by James Daly, Pia Guerra, Anthony Hightower, Mark Jackson, Robert Macneil, Shea Anton Pensa, Alex Sheikman, and Ron Spencer, and cover art by Ash Arnett and Matt Milberger. The Book of Crafts was released by White Wolf Publishing in September–October 1996, as a 144-page softcover book. It has since then also been released as an ebook. Reception In