>>40710140
>façade?
>i've often wondered about that: there is a current state of the world that makes flashy magic difficult


Yes; things are only noticable to the trained eye in the current state. See concepts like "The Masquerade". Right now everything is "Subtle".
When the Apocalypse hits a lot of Fun kicks in.

When you develop an understanding of spiritual stuff you'll understand the humongous differences in Power level between different groups. There's "measurable metaphysical statlines"; this is in your physical geneology; ie spiritual alchemy stuff adds metaphysical supernatural properties to your physical geneology. See games like Path of Exile as guidance; "genetical passive skill tree".
Highly advanced stats and gameplay mechanics overall.
These "invasory rays of Oreb Zaraq" from Book of sitra achra second edition for example is a bunch of "different kinds of Defensive stat upgrades"; study them to see if you can comprehend the metaphysical defensive properties described in sigil form; as well as how to "install"; ie how to upgrade your body with these.
Worth your time to take that seriously; try it.

>>40645827
These are so good.
Spend some time trying to see what you can understand about them.
Oreb Zaraqs invasory rays from book of sitra achra second edition.
Loads of defenses in these.