: Guidance for setting games in the recent past, like the Cold War or Victorian eras. Creative Contexts

Half of the book is dedicated to helping GMs build their own modern fantasy worlds. It explores various ways to integrate the supernatural, such as:

: Features 10 new foci like Codes Magic Apps (for digital wizards) and Turns Decay to Growth .

is a sourcebook for the Cypher System roleplaying game that focuses on modern fantasy settings. It provides a comprehensive toolkit for GMs and players to weave supernatural elements—ranging from "witchcore" aesthetics to dark urban horrors—into the contemporary world. Core Gameplay & Mechanics

The book serves as a "genre book," similar to others in the Cypher line, offering mechanical options specifically tailored to modern magic:

: Secret societies and monsters living alongside humans. Interwoven Magic : Technology and magic coexisting openly.

: Introduces new "flavors" for magic, creatures like centaur baristas , and modern-themed cyphers. Featured Settings: The Axial

: Often associated with the film's famous "Relax, it's only magic" quote.