A Player's Guide to All Things Arcane from the back cover: Arcane Power at Your Finger Tips Every sentient creature is born with some potential to work magic. However, true mastery of arcane magic requires skill, practice, and power beyond the reach of common folk----specifically, the power to harness raw magic and shape it into desired effect. You are among those gifted few who have learned to channel arcane magic, shaping it to serve your creative or destructive whims