As the opposing philosophies of the two Academies divide the world, new minds seek out the secrets of knowledge long since forgotten. While the Animators wish to preserve and protect these ancient teachings, Architects seek to use it as a tool to harness true power. Ancient Universities containing many such secrets of magic lost, quickly become points of intense battle. Who amongst you will act in the interest of your Academy and take control of the mysteries of these ‘Veiled Universities’.

The ‘Veiled Universities’ campaign will begin Monday, August 22 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for ...

As ‘Spring of Lenus’ attempted to restore balance between worlds, mages of both Academies were quick to rise in opposition. With the ancient water spirit now retreating back into the shadow, Architects and Animators focus once again on uniting their numbers and leading their Academy to victory.

The efforts of those who worked to protect our world from the powerful 'House Dannan' spirit did not go unnoticed, however. The following 10 mages have been chosen randomly among everyone who banished the ‘Spring of Lenus’ during the campaign, with a stack of Academy stickers! 

Talema
XsuigetsuX
HoraceAltman
JustDi
Lysander
Heretech
Onash2 ...

Mages in many new areas have begun rising up as Architects and Animators unite their numbers in the ‘Victory Through Unity’ Campaign. The ancient teachings of the Animators prove a strong defense against the drive of the technology-seeking Architects. Will your personal passions be enough to unite others to your cause and lead your Academy to victory?

The ‘Victory Through Unity’ campaign started Monday, August 14 and will run for one week. The campaign is a three round competition that rewards Mana Potions and Medals based on your individual and team contributions in your local Battlegroup Leader Board!

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As the shadow’s spread continues to envelop the world, mages in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Philippines, and Mexico join the battle for global domination! Will these newly Awakened mages seek the wisdom of the ancient Animators or will they be drawn to the forward thinking of the technology driven Architects?

Join the battle for Melbourne, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro as well as many other cities around the world by downloading the free Shadow Cities app from your local iTunes store!

Global victory over the energies that seep in from the shadows can only be achieved when we come together. Roaming ancient spirits, and opposing Academy philosophies may currently divide the world, but both Architects and Animators appear intent as ever to teach their numbers, ‘Victory Through Unity’. Will you choose to stand among the great leaders of your Academy and help lead your school to peace and prosperity? 

The ‘Victory Through Unity’ campaign will begin Monday, August 15 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors at ...

Check out the Campaing Hall of Fame on Forums to see which mages gathered the most energy from any source for their Academy during previous week's campaign "The Harvest - Lugnasadh". 

The 10 lucky randomly drawn mages who are rewarded with stacks of Academy stickers are: Norskybear, PhenixRose, Kizzy4464, EvilFearsMe, Grenlin, Cartmatt, MoC-Trollin, Bendor, Hybernaut and Bitterroot. Congratulations to all!

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The Animators and Architects struggle to hold their ground as the powerful water spirit Lenus enters our world seeking to restore balance at any cost. As great amounts of magical energy pour into our world from the Shadow, it isn’t long before both sides notice the potential for power emanating from this ancient spirit of House Dannan. Who amongst you will seize opportunity and lead your Academy into an Awakened future?

‘The Spring of Life’ campaign started Monday, August 8 and will run for one week. The campaign is a three round competition that rewards Mana Potions and Medals ...

The wait is finally over as we reveal the top 100 mages who captured the most fire spirits during the ‘Strength of Fire’ campaign. Additionally, each of the five mages named directly below have been randomly chosen among this Hall of Fame to be awarded a customized iPhone 4 skin for their efforts in extinguishing the burning flames! 

The five winners listed below will be contacted through email shortly regarding their prize. Check out the full list of elite names here!

Findus
Capone
Kaelan
Tiuna
Unharnessed

Don’t forget to also check out the other cool contests and competitions going ...

There are no limits to the creativity of Shadow Cities Mages! Check out these beautiful stained glass Academy Seals by Shindeor of Animators.

Get inspired by magic and participate in the Shadow Cities Design challenge by sharing your own piece of Shadow Cities art on Shadow Cities Facebook page.

All picked winners are rewarded with smoking hot Shadow Cities customized skins for iPhone 4 & Shadow Cities Academy t-shirts. Competition ends on August 31st 2011.

Read more about the Design Challenge competition here.

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With the summer heat yielding its strength to the spirits of fire, rumblings of great discontent can be heard amongst the water spirits of House Dannan. Through the breach in the seal above the British Isles, an immense power has been felt passing into our world. Scattered whisperings speak the words of ‘Spring of Lenus’, an ancient and powerful water spirit said to appear during times of great imbalance. 

The ‘Spring of Life’ campaign will begin Monday, August 8 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to top contributors ...