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Agents of Artifice (Magic: The Gathering: Planeswalker #1)
by
Ari Marmell (Goodreads Author)
It is the dawn of a new age in the Multiverse. The balance of power is shifting and Agents of Artifice brings readers to the heart of a planeswalker struggle...
In Agents of Artifice, Ari Marmell reimagines planeswalkers, taking fans deeper than ever into the lives of the Multiverse's most powerful beings: Jace Beleren(TM), the prodigal son, a powerful telepath whose choice...more
In Agents of Artifice, Ari Marmell reimagines planeswalkers, taking fans deeper than ever into the lives of the Multiverse's most powerful beings: Jace Beleren(TM), the prodigal son, a powerful telepath whose choice...more
Hardcover, 352 pages
Published
January 27th 2009
by Wizards of the Coast
(first published 2008)
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Agents of Artifice is a book made of win and awesome and you should all go buy it.
I’ll elaborate. I’m not a big Magic: The Gathering player, so I am not immediately familiar with the famous figures and places of the M:TG universe. Agents of Artifice is an excellent introduction to the Magic universe without drowning you in needless detail.
Author Ari Marmell, curse his hide, comes up with dazzlingly brilliant ideas that make me want to download his brain for game design purposes. The story center...more
I’ll elaborate. I’m not a big Magic: The Gathering player, so I am not immediately familiar with the famous figures and places of the M:TG universe. Agents of Artifice is an excellent introduction to the Magic universe without drowning you in needless detail.
Author Ari Marmell, curse his hide, comes up with dazzlingly brilliant ideas that make me want to download his brain for game design purposes. The story center...more
Magic the Gathering: Planeswalker: Agents of Artifice, by Ari Marmell
I'm a little up in the air about "Agents of Artifice." I had never read a Magic the Gathering book before, but have played it and have read other Wizards' product lines, such as Forgotten Realms. So I wasn't sure what to expect, but I think the surprise was a good one.
The author is capable, and his characters are definitely interesting. Jace is a planeswalker, a magic user who can travel between worlds with the power of his min...more
I'm a little up in the air about "Agents of Artifice." I had never read a Magic the Gathering book before, but have played it and have read other Wizards' product lines, such as Forgotten Realms. So I wasn't sure what to expect, but I think the surprise was a good one.
The author is capable, and his characters are definitely interesting. Jace is a planeswalker, a magic user who can travel between worlds with the power of his min...more
Interesting beginning. Agents of Artifice has a slow start for me: I was promised a fantasy-mystery-adventure involving Jace and Liliana, and felt disappointed when a no-name gets first dibs. I held in, though, and didn't regret it.
Characters are slowly developed as secret after secret is slowly revealed; I really enjoyed reading about the Infinite Consortium. I personally enjoyed Jace's realizations and descent, as he slowly discovers just what he has gotten into. Everyone really stuck in my mi...more
Characters are slowly developed as secret after secret is slowly revealed; I really enjoyed reading about the Infinite Consortium. I personally enjoyed Jace's realizations and descent, as he slowly discovers just what he has gotten into. Everyone really stuck in my mi...more
Más allá de lo entretenido, no está escrito para neófitos: todo el tiempo sentí estar perdiéndome de algo que no estuvo explicado en ningún rincón del relato ¡Y es el primer número de una colección! ¿Dónde está toda la información que me faltó y se da por sabida de antemano?
Por el otro lado sentí un poco de incongruencia entre el tono terriblemente épico de los mundos enteros envueltos en una aura de muerte y decadencia con el tono terriblemente vulgar del departamento sucio con dos universitari...more
Por el otro lado sentí un poco de incongruencia entre el tono terriblemente épico de los mundos enteros envueltos en una aura de muerte y decadencia con el tono terriblemente vulgar del departamento sucio con dos universitari...more
I have to admit that I am a huge an of Jace Beleren, and as such my opinion of this book is very biased. However, it did not disappoint whatsoever. A compelling story and fantastic read, I highly suggest this book to everyone, not just MTG players.
That being said, there were some things that assumed the reader had knowledge of the MTG universe, but for the most part I doubt your average reader would have difficulty understanding the book. The characters are both intriguing and in character, and...more
That being said, there were some things that assumed the reader had knowledge of the MTG universe, but for the most part I doubt your average reader would have difficulty understanding the book. The characters are both intriguing and in character, and...more
"Agents of Artifice" tells the story of the Planeswalker Jace Beleren, a powerful mage capable of traveling between the many worlds of the Multiverse, and his adventures and misadventures with the Infinite Consortium. From the beginning the reader will discover that not everything is as it seems.
The story has a little something for everyone: lots of action and adventure, a large dose of magic, and a diverse set of characters. In addition to Jace, we are introduced to Khallist, a skilled fighter,...more
The story has a little something for everyone: lots of action and adventure, a large dose of magic, and a diverse set of characters. In addition to Jace, we are introduced to Khallist, a skilled fighter,...more
Because I recently started playing Magic I enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to be inside the multi-verse, and the author's explanation of manna, spells, and other specific game elements made sense.
Two weaknesses stood out as I read the book, but neither detracted too much from enjoying the read. 1) I wasn't sold by the character dialog. They all seemed so caddy. 2) The editing was poor. I frequently found sentences with incorrect punctuation.
Recommended for those who play Magic and...more
Two weaknesses stood out as I read the book, but neither detracted too much from enjoying the read. 1) I wasn't sold by the character dialog. They all seemed so caddy. 2) The editing was poor. I frequently found sentences with incorrect punctuation.
Recommended for those who play Magic and...more
I have been playing Magic the Gathering for many many years and have read one or two books based on the game before so i thought i would give this one a try.
I found it a very good read. The characters quite captivating.
I really enjoyed identifying the summoned creatures to the actual cards.
Jace is a very engaging reluctant hero.
All in all a good read if you are a fan of cut and slash fantasy with a little finger wiggling to keep you honest.
I found it a very good read. The characters quite captivating.
I really enjoyed identifying the summoned creatures to the actual cards.
Jace is a very engaging reluctant hero.
All in all a good read if you are a fan of cut and slash fantasy with a little finger wiggling to keep you honest.
I did not realize that the downloadable version on goodreads was just a preview of the book, meaning you are only given chapter 1. That little preview was all it took to get me hooked though. My rating only reflects what I read in chapter 1 since I have not yet purchased the book but I hope,to purchase the rest of the book soon so I can finish what I started. Seems to be a great fantasy read.
For any Magic the Gathering fan, this would be a really cool book to read because it helps explain the storyline for the game itself and why certain elements are at war. In this book, Jace Beleren is a powerful sorcerer, which explains why he is a planeswalker. Though he is strong and gifted in his telepathic abilities, he struggles to make many choices; he doesn’t know if he should or shouldn’t go through dimensions he doesn’t belong to. If he connects every world together, he will create hell...more
On paper, I should have liked this. I mean, I like the idea of planeswalker cards in Magic, and I like the fact that Wizards is trying to make the lore aspect of things more front and centre to the game. I even liked some of the characters - Tezzeret is an interesting character, mafia boss as much as he is wizard, and I spent my youth listening to far too many Cure songs to not like someone like Liliana.
Still, I didn't like this. The protagonist, Jace, alternated between being unlikable and clue...more
Still, I didn't like this. The protagonist, Jace, alternated between being unlikable and clue...more
I enjoyed this book mainly because Jace Beleren is one of the characters I hate going up against, and it's nice to finally get to know him a little more. I also liked all the other characters: Liliana Vess, Kallist Rhoka, Tezzeret, and the ratmen, but I think Nicol Bolas could have been more developed.
Was a little disappointed in the way they changed the power of the planeswalkers. It was however a fun read. Visited a lot of different planes, some exciting battles and a few interesting characters.
An excellent read! One of the best in the MtG storyline. Great starting book to get acclimated with the multiverse.
A good read I enjoyed it, not always loving the characters but all in all liking the book
Absolutely fantastic! By far the BEST Planeswalker novel I've read to date and one of the best books EVER! I love the twists and turns. Just when you think you have the story figured out, it proves you wrong and takes you on another wild ride of intrigue. The characters are remarkably well written, believeable and relateable. There's even humor, which only adds to the enjoyment and never detracts from it. I can't say enough about this book! Brilliantly written!
I definitely plan on checking out m...more
I definitely plan on checking out m...more
Mar 09, 2009
اسلام أحمد
added it
nothing yet lol
the start is so awesome
really good book for people who love fantasy
really good book for people who love fantasy
An early plot twist. A long flashback. A personal war and redemption. This is really the story of Jace Beleren. Any Magic the gathering player would love this book.
Apr 04, 2012
Jackflint
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It's a great book, it's sad they cancelled book series. It gives all kind of information about Jace Beleren's past.
I liked the story and the characters, but it was very gory for my taste.
For a WoTC book it was delightful. This book leaves you wanting more!
Took me a bit to get in, but i did it!
Great story. Mediocre storytelling.
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Ari Marmell was born in New York, moved to Houston when he was a year old, moved to Austin when he was 27, but has spent most of his life living in other worlds through a combination of writing and roleplaying games. He has been writing more or less constantly for the last dozen years, though he has only been paid for it the past five. He is the author of multiple roleplaying game supplements incl...more
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