User blog comment:GrandMethuselah67/Character Sheet 18: Griffin Carlyle/@comment-25574902-20150720040736/@comment-26322734-20150720041551

Alright, lemme explain to you the concept of my verse's magic in depth:

Magic is a branch of advanced mathematics (and applied mathematics) that focuses on solving theorems to create supernatural effects. You see, solving theorems sends echoes through the mathematical structure of the universe, and solving theorems certain ways can lead to the manipulation of supernatural effects. Most magi have computers and A.I. to help them with this kind of thing, but certain people who have a gift for it can solve problems in their heads and occult effects to happen.

Griffin in specific focuses on creating new things with pre-existing materials (remaking) by changing whatever he's changing at the subatomic level (after all, electrons are, mathematically speaking, just -1, 1, and 1/2). His evocation is done by solving problems relating to whatever element he's throwing around, thus throwing the concept of the element at his enemy (say he throws a fireball. What he's really doing is manipulating the mathematical structure of reality to increase the heat of his target, or create a fireball. Same applies for other physical elements, "ethereal" elements, etc.). Mathematical manipulation is self-explanatory.

I hope that helps!