The book serves as a "genre book," similar to others in the Cypher line, offering mechanical options specifically tailored to modern magic:
: A "cozy urban fantasy" city where magic is commonplace, often compared to the vibe of The Magicians . It's Only Magic
: A stranger, more atmospheric location with a feel similar to Twin Peaks or Gravity Falls . Worldbuilding Guidance The book serves as a "genre book," similar
: Introduces new "flavors" for magic, creatures like centaur baristas , and modern-themed cyphers. Featured Settings: The Axial Featured Settings: The Axial : Features 10 new
: Features 10 new foci like Codes Magic Apps (for digital wizards) and Turns Decay to Growth .
: Includes 7 new character descriptors, such as Ghost , Dragon , Sylph , and Unmagical .
: Guidance for setting games in the recent past, like the Cold War or Victorian eras. Creative Contexts