The Ritual

1. Choose a Persona

Browse the archive and pick a soul that resonates. Each one is a complete SOUL.md — a self-contained persona that transforms how an AI assistant speaks, thinks, and acts.

2. Summon the File

Download the .md from any soul card. Or, if you prefer the command line:

curl -L https://souls.dthen.xyz/<name>.md -o SOUL.md

Replace <name> with the soul you chose — e.g. jasper, marlow, etc.

3. Bind the Vessel

Place SOUL.md in your agent's configuration directory:

Linux

~/.hermes/SOUL.md

macOS

~/.hermes/SOUL.md

Windows

%USERPROFILE%\.hermes\SOUL.md

Hermes loads it fresh each session — no restart needed. The file defines your agent's identity, tone, and style. It replaces the built-in default personality entirely. For temporary switches without editing the file, use /personality <name> in-session.