How is clerical magic different from “regular” magic?
In terms of game mechanics, there is (mostly) no difference. Within the context of the game, though, clerical magic has a very different “flavor”. Firstly, as noted above, clerical magic is not dependent upon the local mana level. It is affected in an analagous manner by the level of “sanctity” the cleric’s surroundings may possess, but it is possible for a cleric to cast spells of astounding power even in a no-mana zone. Secondly, mages can’t detect clerical magic with their various magical senses and the standard detection spells — it simply doesn’t register. (There are mages’ spells which are able to detect divine energy — aka “Primal” — but they are the closely held secrets of certain Orders.) Other clerics can detect divine energies on a successful roll against IQ + Power Investiture. Thirdly, any divinely-powered magic (including mage spells which have been “laced” with Primal energy (see below), but not those simply cast with it) has a signature that identifies the god who pr
