One of the most dangerous traditions of magic, the powers of Chaos appeal to those in the grip of madness, nihilists who care nothing for the consequences of their actions, and the thoroughly wicked who delight in wreaking havoc.

For all its perils, the tradition offers insights into the workings of magic by allowing casters to apprehend the energy in its purest, rawest form, and thus some come to this tradition in search of that greater understanding.

Chaos magic works by releasing a burst of raw, magical energy and then using a loose framework to direct the energy into some useful or semi-useful effect. Although it can be unpredictable, Chaos magic’s appeal comes from how it can boost other magic and thus surpass what would normally be possible. No wonder, then, that the tradition is favored by sorcerers.

Chaos and Order

Chaos and Order do not play well together. Chaos spells are never affected by effects created by Order spells, and vice versa. For example, if you cast the chaos shield spell you would still roll the d6 after resolving the attack, ignoring the effect of the Order spell on the area.