Book excerpt: Reality is a lie invented by a technocratic enemy who has written history to it's liking. The truth is magic'ae the universe can be crafted with a simple working of your will. Mages have taught this truth throughout the ages, but the proponents of technology have crushed the mystic masters. Join the last stand in the war for reality. Mage: The Ascension places you in the midst of supernatural intrigues and inner struggles. The more secrets you learn, the more important your wisdom and power become. Mage drags spirituality and metaphysics screaming through the streets of a postmodern nightmare. More than just Storytelling advice and rules clarifications, the revised Mage Storytellers Handbook covers many and varied angles to approach the game. Examine ways to run a chronicle in a totally different timeline. Material to help you rebuild the Traditions to fit your desires. Open the floodgates of creativity and make Mage into the game you've always wanted.