It uses small stories to illustrate abilities. Interesting addition to D&D spell casting with strong emphasis on roleplaying. However. it requires very good role-players to use well.

When White Wolf came out with Mage: The Ascension I very quickly got the feeling that in the wrong hands it could be horrible, but in the right hands it could be roleplaying heaven.

I feel the same way about Blight Magic. This source book describes a path to magic that can give exceptional power to a spell user at the cost of corrupting both the spellcaster and his surroundings.

The description of the blight magic path is full of short passages portraying both aspects of this dangerous magic. Inherent in the use of this magic are both physical and mental changes to the character as well as the grim certainty of their predestined fall. The power of blight magic corrupts everything it touches and this source book demonstrates its effects on the land, the characters, and even the familiars of those who use it.

But, there is always hope. Among the new prestige classes listed are those who abuse the land and conversely, those who have fought their own corruption and seek to save the land.

While it will take both an exceptional GM and an equally exceptional roleplayer to use this effectively, the roleplaying possibilities of using blight magic are worth the risk of introducing it to a campaign. This supplement can make an excellent addition to your gaming library. But use with caution.