The award-winning first edition of Ars Magica set a new standard for magic in fantasy role-playing. It pioneered the storytelling style of roleplay that has become so popular today. Its setting, Mythic Europe, sparked the imaginations of fantasy fans and history enthusiasts alike.

Now the Fourth Edition brings the game up to date. It introduces improved systems in several key areas such as combat, character advancement and covenant creation. It retains the powerful and flexible magic system. Ars Magica Fourth Edition is fully compatible with the games previously published supplements.