Campaigns

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the first Shadow Cities campaign, this edition of Shadow Stories presents the real life accounts of three mages on their journey to become awakened! Congratulations to Architects Shadowfrost, Sir-Gruth and Gabriel, for sharing their awesome memories, and winning a customized Shadow Cities skin for iPhone 4 in the process!

Submitted by Shadowfrost of the Architects

"A new candidate I see...

Hold your thumb to the light" 
And so began my journey into the world of shadow cities  
A young Mage with no value to the name  
Shadowfrost

Check out all three winning submissions here ...

Burning deep in the heart of every awakened mage is the desire to gain power from knowledge. In the beginning, confusion and perplexity plagued our minds so we were unable to see through the shadow’s veil. Only by finding our one true path, and joining a greater cause can we hope to achieve the power needed to change the world. For what purpose and whose side will you use what you’ve gained during the ‘Knowledge is Power’ campaign?

The ‘Knowledge is Power’ campaign will begin Monday, November 14 at approximately 10:00 AM PST and will run for ...

While hidden truths can open the mind and grant access to devastating magic, the knowledge of true power can only be obtained when the modern mage rejects her previous ways of thinking and being. Only by taking giant leaps forward and revoking our dependencies on the limited aspirations of every day living, can we hope to truly awaken. 

‘The Mage’s Revocation’ campaign will begin Monday, November 7 at approximately 11:00 AM PST and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors at the end of each round and total energy gains can ...

Cast directly from the deepest shadow, an eerie glow can be seen by all mages, even through the void of night. Echoing from this strange bright light are said to be reflections of our past and present. How will your fortitude fare when ‘The Ghostly Light’ dances upon you to gleam a glimpse inside your soul?

‘The Ghostly Light’ campaign will begin Monday, October 31 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors at the end of each round and total energy gains can be tracked on ...

Mages seeking true power know the path of the Shadow Lord. The energy that pours from the shadow can be harvested and used. One with the proper passion and desire could seek to control as much of this energy as possible. What are your limits? Will you be able to control the shadow before it begins to control you?

The ‘Lords of Shadow’ campaign will begin Monday, October 24 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors at the end of each round and total energy gains ...

Mages who master the ability to see past the veil and into the shadow can follow many different paths. With devastating new power so readily available, it is only natural for some to rise while others fall. It remains true, however, in a world embraced by shadow that sometimes the fallen wield the most tremendous power of all. What path will you follow to your destination? How will your actions change beneath the obscurity of the shade?

The ‘Guardians of Shade’ campaign will begin Monday, October 17 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week ...

The sudden change in season brings about an early shadow that can force even the most devout and steadfast of mages to lose focus in their cause. With dangerous spirits roaming our world, and new mages awakening each day in attempt to lay claim on their idea of a future, there is no time for the modern mage to be lacking in purpose. It is during this season, that mages around the globe take extra time to celebrate life, power and purpose by drinking in the melancholy of mana during the ‘Melancholy Elixir’ campaign.

The ‘Melancholy Elixir’ campaign will begin ...

Mages around the globe have witnessed the power and fury of the Arachne Weaver, a devastating and ancient shadow spirit that’s newly entered our world. The battle for global domination between Animators and Architects continues to heat up, as experienced mages uncover the potential power to be gained from banishing the Arachne Weaver. Do you have the strength and resilience to stand against the horror of the ‘Weaver’s Anguish’?

The ‘Weaver's Anguish’ campaign will begin Monday, October 3 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to ...

Which Academy is in control of your country? Check out the up to date global battle update maps from the spanking new campaign pages!

Campaign Pages include round based battle maps that are updated every hour. Browse previous campaigns and see which Academy is in control of the global battle in Shadow Cities.

Check out the new Shadow Cities Campaign Pages

Ancient whisperings tell of a mortal mage whose pride was no match against the envy of those controlling the Echo. Twisted and transformed for the pursuit of magnificence, a great and terrible abomination now lurks within the shadow.

Desperate to share its suffering with all who seek to follow magic’s path, the Shadow Weaver quietly plans, tirelessly. Only by finding true light in the dark can we hope to illuminate the tangled webs hidden in the darkest of shadows. 

The Arachne Weaver, a dark and malevolent spirit of old has cast its many eyes upon our world. It's ...