Check out the first chapter of 'The Shadow Origins' by Dannyboy216. The story takes the reader on a journey to a time before mortals, before the elements, and ultimately before magic. Congratulations to Dannyboy216 of the Animators for submitting this amazing ongoing saga and winning a customized Shadow Cities skin for iPhone 4!

Read the whole chapter here! You can also find many other chapters of the story posted individually in the off-topic section of our discussion forum. 

Have a story you want to tell? Share with us ANY creative writing piece, comic, video or non-fictional recount of Shadow Cities ...

With no end in sight to the global battle for domination, Animators and Architects reflect deeply upon the past as they venture toward the future. Only by creating decisive goals beyond the awakening can either Academy hope to master the energies that pour into our world from the shadow. Who among you will have the resolve to work toward new goals for the new tomorrow, during the ‘Academic Resolutions’ campaign?

The ‘Academic Resolutions’ campaign will begin Monday, December 26 at approximately 4:00 AM PST and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors ...

In the heart of winter, lively celebration can be heard amidst the shadow. Playful and lazy spirits begin to appear in the wake of this new commotion. Among the buzzing of chatter and mischievous laughter, the Yule Goat begins his journey through the shadow in search of mages both naughty and nice. How will you fare against the judgment of the Yule Goat when it comes knocking at your front door? 

The ‘Shadow Festivities’ campaign will begin Monday, December 19 at approximately 2:00 AM PST and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top ...

As ancient power continues to seep from the shadow, time begins to stand still for all those who have awakened. In the stillness of the moment, new paths are revealed to the capable minds of those seeking greater vision and enlightenment. Who amongst you believe you have what it takes to walk the new path and gain the knowledge and power necessary to finally lead your side to victory during 'The Eternal Struggle' campaign? 

‘The Eternal Struggle’ campaign will begin Monday, December 12 at approximately 12:00 PM PST and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be ...

When the shadow’s veil grew thin, your unique vision made you Apprentice. Upon defending the world from the spirits of old, your unquestionable courage named you Guardian. As you shared your knowledge with those in need, your venerable wisdom titled you Scholar. Finally, when the struggle for power consumed the entire world, your unwavering perseverance deemed you Awakened.

Now as your slumber ends, a new path is revealed amidst the divided world. Only by following the path of the Seeker can one hope to gleam into the shadow’s echo and deliver the world from the destruction ahead. Will ...

While the pale quiet glow of the moon offers clarity to some, the dull deceiving nature of its light, amidst the shadow, can also be cause for great confusion. Those who attempt to tap into the shadow’s echo during the full phase of the moon can even risk complete madness. Who among you will risk greater consequences as means to greater power during the ‘Full Moon Madness’ campaign?

The 'Full Moon Madness’ campaign will begin Monday, December 5 at approximately 10:00 AM PST and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors ...

We invite the community to participate in a special two-part challenge to determine the title and slogan of an upcoming Shadow Cities campaign! Attached is the medal we'll be using for this community driven campaign, and we'd like each of you to provide us with your best ideas on an appropriate title and slogan. We'll accept submissions on our Facebook page up until Tuesday, December 6 at approximately 2PM PST.

Shortly after this part of the challenge concludes, we'll cast an internal vote to determine our favorites among all the submissions and create a Facebook poll ...

As the knowledge of the shadow gives an abundance of power, it’s important to gift some of our gains not only with those closest to us, but also with new allies in new places. With the season of sharing descending upon many of us, Architects and Animators form new battle arrangements beginning with the ‘Shadow ‘Feast’ campaign. Only by strengthening our personal ranks to face the challenges the shadow brings can we hope to be victorious during this new age.  

The ‘Shadow Feast’ campaign will begin Monday, November 28 at approximately 12:00 PM PST and will run for ...

During this week's campaign we were trying out something completely new with US Battlegroups. To allow players from all over the country to enjoy the experience of playing Shadow Cities as a part of a large group and meet new mages, all US players were assigned to national 1000-player-battlegroups during the Campaign.

Next week we will be introducing yet again changes that affect Battlegroups mainly in the US but also all other countries.

New Regional US Battlegroups

With the next week's Campaign 'Shadow Feast' we will be introducing new regionally assigned US Battlegroups which allow you to play ...

Check out the final chapter of ‘Story of the Echo’, by Andymercer. It’s the epic conclusion of the battle driven saga between Animators and Architects and includes many familiar names from the community! Congratulations to Andymercer of the Animators for submitting this awesome 5-piece story and winning a customized Shadow Cities skin for iPhone 4!

“The lines were set and the assault on New York City was immanent. The Animators had rebuilt their numbers and were aiming straight at the unsuspecting Architects.” 

Read the whole chapter here! You can also find the first four chapters of the story posted ...