Sense Life - The Mage begins his study by identifying Patterns of Life. By reading these Patterns, he can learn a lot about a life form - its age, its sex and every aspect of its health. With this awareness, the Mage can also sense different forms of life nearby.

Alter Simple Patterns, Heal Self - Life manipulation begins with the simplest living Patterns. A mystick can alter the structure of basic life forms now, from microscopic viruses and bacteria to creatures as complex as insects and shellfish. All plant life, from algae to sequoia trees, possess Life Patterns simple enough for the Mage to manipulate.

Alter Self, Heal Life, Transform Simple Patterns, Create Simple Patterns - At this rank, the Mage can alter his own Pattern, making subtle improvements and variations as he did with Simple Patterns.

Alter Complex Patterns, Transform Self - a Mage who reaches this rank can change the structure of any complex Life Patterns, including those of other sentient beings. The creatures subjected to this magick still retain their original form, but radical variations on that basic form are still possible.

Transform Complex Patterns, Create Complex Patterns, Perfect Metamorphosis - A Master of Life can transform others as she transformed herself. At this level, she can attain any form she desires and alter others the same way.

From Mage: The Ascension 2nd edition © 1997 White Wolf Publishing, Inc.