Enemies of the Evertree have rallied behind the Cult of Asdea: An insidious force, that will stop at nothing to break open the void, and unleash Asdea, devourer of life, upon the world. Should Asdea awaken, her festering hunger will spare no being. The Evertree is not yet strong enough to defend its people, and so once again all hope turns to the Magelings! With the teachings of moth-mage Theone to guide them, they must enter the dark wilds of Shada Swamp. There, through the mist of the Green Veil, the damp of the Fungal Bog, and the dangers of the Tellurian Ruins, they will root out the forces of Asdea. Perhaps they will even face the Ancient One herself... Mageling: Rise of the Ancient Ones is no game of chance. It will take wise use of your scrolls, your potions, your mana, and your mageling’s powers to snatch victory from between Asdea’s jaws. Do not despair— though the road may be hard, this is still a world worth saving! Rise to the challenge, magelings! Mageling, bring your hope, your determination, and your skill; but beware. The Ancient Ones rise. —description from the designer