Clerical Magic

Summary
The Crux of clerical magic is the relationship between the soul and the scripture. The scripture is the infinite mega-text, created by YHVH, that composes reality itself. Beyond cells, beyond atoms, beyond quarks, there is the scripture. All matter and Ephemera within the NOG-verse is composed from information within the scripture that describes it and forms its existence. Therefore by rewriting the text of the scripture one can can change the object in question or even manipulate reality. The basis of clerical is using one's soul as an ink to write over the existing laws of reality. The soul is the most fundamental portion of a sentient being's existence as a source of personality, autonomy, drive, and ambition. It exists as a metaphysical construct that is implanted into every living being at conception. While some are born with inherent clerical powers, most must experience great spiritual progress or come into contact with supernatural entities in order to unlock the hidden powers of clerical magic. Most often these are demon hunters who've been awakened by Angels, especially those who've already devoted thier lives to the cuase of slaying demons.

Once this person gains access to thier soul they are capable manifesting thier soul into objects and therefore that objects unique place within the scripture. From their a Cleric can use thier soul as ink to overwrite the existing laws of that object. This process of manifestation, using ink to write new laws, and imposing those new laws within the scripture, and making changes upon reality, in singular usages are called spells or hymns. Those who can perform spell are called clerics.

Two primary factors determine the potency of any given spell, Soul Volume and Spirit (formerly called vocifery). Soul Volume is merely the size and quantity of ones soul. In practice a larger souls grants someone the ability to write longer and more complex effects upon reality. In contrast spirit, or vocifery, is the force by which the soul exerts itself. This is In turn decides a spell's ability to take precedence over reality, overwrite reality, or even overwrite other spells. Most clerics are born with natural leaning towards either volume or spirit. This results in a dichotomy of clerics with greater spirit who have more potent yet simple spells and clerics with great volume who have more versatile and complex spells yet lack raw power. It's rare that a cleric has both great volume and great spirit, but those who are lucky enough to be born with such raw talent and have a drive to hone it are a force to be reckoned with. That isn't to say that those with both smaller souls and lesser spirit are incapable of reaching great power. The soul is not prone to erosion or entropy, in fact anyone can foster and develop a powerful soul with time, willpower, and diligence.

Basic Techniques
Manifestation: Manifesting soul is the most basic and fundamental skill of a cleric. All souls exist on a metaphysical plane above the scripture of reality. To manifest the soul, one must concentrate and pull thier soul down through the transcendent layers