Mage - The Ascension

Have you ever seen and felt things others are unable to see and feel? Do you have the ability to perceive events which others dismiss as phantasms, only to read about mysteriously familiar occurences in the news the next day? Have you ever thought about magick being the source for these supernatural abilities of yours?

Mages are able to perceive weird things which others do not even dare thinking of. However, they not only notice certain uncommon happenings, but are also capable of interacting with them, for instance, by manipulating and shaping time, space and matter by their mind and will. This ability spiritually raises them above the average mortal being. Thus, they rarely long for the same profane values as the latter, but seek more spiritual aims - Ascension. Nobody can really tell what the state of Ascension is like, since those who reached it seem not to be interested to interact with mere mortals any more. However, all factions have this objective in common.

While making their way to Ascension mages face a great variety of threats with Technocracy probably being the most dangerous. Technocracy, the Order of Reason, is responsible for maintaining the veil which is cast on several billion people and which keeps them satisfied and relaxed. Usually, people prefer to live their lives without knowing the truth about things. Technocracy makes sure they won't have to make any decisions or are bothered by things which does not please them.