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.

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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 ...

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.

Download the latest Shadow Cities update, ‘Shadow Weaver’s Anguish’ containing a new world boss, special reward sigils and more ...

With the world rapidly changing, and new minds awakening every moment, mages of both sides grow more aware of a stalking presence lurking from the shadow. During times of great uncertainty, ignorance will cripple, where understanding grants strength.  Architects and Animators realize more than ever that the way to control tomorrow is by striving for greatness today, during the 'Academic Zeal' campaign. Only when we look upon the truths of the shadow, can we hope to expose its lies. 

The ‘Academic Zeal' campaign will begin Monday, September 19 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full ...

Check out Doof007 of the Animators ode to the magic of Shadow Cities! An epic and powerful tale that reveals the deep and almost sorrowful emotion involved with rune casting letters and shapes. 

May the music ease the struggle one sometimes faces when the game mistakenly reads your casted spells backwards. The full video, entitled “I can Draw a Z” is available here.

Mages gain clarity as the ancient moon pours its glow upon the earth and shadow. The dampness of the silver light reveals webs, weaved of shadow.  The minds of mages on both sides become ripened with focus and zeal. Animators and Architects now push harder than ever to gain total control, under the light of the full moon in ‘The Silver Wheel’ campaign.

‘The Silver Wheel’ campaign will begin Monday, September 12 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 ...

The wait is finally over as we reveal the top 100 mages who completed the new mission ‘Obtain a Research Specimen’ the most times during the ‘Elemental Tempest’ campaign. Additionally, each of the five mages named directly below will be rewarded with an official Shadow Cities T-shirt for their efforts in obtaining the most specimens for their respective academies to research. The battle against the powerful air spirits will be made easier as a result of your efforts!

Snowden
Brujah
Technique
fivetonsflax
Sabres 

The five winners listed above will be contacted through email shortly regarding their prize. Check out the ...

The summer’s fleeting warmth brings stillness to the shadows, though whispers in the wind reveal hints of restlessness. The melancholy of autumns approach may not last to the chill of winter if consumed by the uncertainty that rustles in the shadows. Both Academies must push harder than ever to gain control of the global territories if they are to properly prepare for what the shadows bring.

The ‘Rustling of Change’ campaign will begin Monday, September 5 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors at the ...

During the Veiled Universities Campaign 15 University Gateways around the world were in the center of the most intense battle action. Both Academies had a goal to hold the most University Gateways for the longest period of time during all three Campaign rounds. And the Academy that managed to keep more Universities in their hold during the campaign was... Animators! Congrats!

20 randomly drawn Animators who won stack of Academy stickers from the competition are: Doof007, NaproX, Edinmo, Aleistrasza, LordSherKhan,RiQ98, 11HaDeS11, Terrorking, H2Oman, Chrakra,Noamsky, BlueDolphin, CYDE, Shien, Bregaaa, Hightower145, EuthanizedYou, Chenkonev, Awiseone and Dualanpa.

All winners will be ...

As the fleeting summer winds breeze through the shadows, powerful new air spirits find their way into our world during the ‘Elemental Tempest’ campaign. Architects and Animators continue to vie for control over global territories as troublesome reports indicate that the air spirits have learned the Aria of Light spell from human mages. Only upon uncovering the mysteries of the ancient spirits can we hope to protect ourselves from the darkness hiding in the shadow.

The ‘Elemental Tempest’ campaign started Monday, August 29 and will run for one week. The campaign is a three round competition that rewards Mana Potions ...