Angel

Angels are spiritual creatures that resemble humans, ranking higher than demigods and nymphs, but lower than true gods. Angels are the first beings created by Yahweh, who are therefore his children. They all reside in Heaven. Angels can be described as supernatural powers controlling or influencing humanity's perception of the world, including natural phenomena and humans, ultimately under control of Yahweh.
== Overview ==
Angels are benevolent celestial intermediaries between Yahweh and humanity. Other roles they fill include protectors and guides for humans, such as guardian angels, and servants of Yahweh. Angels are arranged in a hierarchy consisting of three choirs, each with three variants of angels. The closer each angel gets to Yahweh, or God, the more otherworldly, and eldritch they appear.
Many beings maybe compared, and even be mistaken for Angels, such as nymphs, or minor gods with wings such as Iris or Zephyrs. What sets Angels apart, however, is the fact that they are direct second generation beings of a primordial deity, but are not imbued with the same divine blood as a god. Other divine winged beings might be third or fourth generations.
This immense power puts them above demigods, and even some minor gods in the case of the main archangels like Michael, or Raphael, but still puts them lower than any main gods, like Zeus, or Odin. This power allows them to preform incredible feats, for instance Gabriel destroying two whole cities by raining fire and brimstone upon them, or Michael defeating his own brother Lucifer who was equally as strong as him.
They all fought in Ragnarök, a great war between gods that raged on for centuries.
Angels are often thought of as stoic, statuesque beings with no free will, or any thought for themselves, but this is far from the truth. Angels have much personality, and each has the ability to do whatever they wish, but due to their loyalty to their father, and with the guidance of their eldest siblings the Dominions they do not go off track often. In fact, they show profound love for each other and consider each other family. Showing concern for each other's well-being, such as when Raphael nearly tore half of Earth searching for Gabriel. They call one another brother, having endearing nicknames, and even bickering at times like siblings. Angels can even fall in love, such is the case with Gabriel and Hermes, and the two starting a romantic relationship.
Every decade, angels will, surprisingly, molt their feathers. Each wing takes about 2 months to complete the process, meaning it could take anywhere from 4-8 months, to over 2 years depending on how many wings an angel has. The process of molting can be uncomfortable at best, and immobilizing at worst. An angel’s mood can really sour during the year(s) they are molting, as it leaves them itchy, and irritated. Each season for each angel starts and ends a certain way each year, for example, an angel's season could start out gradually, hit a peak and then slow down again following that peak, such is the case with Saint Michael. Angels tend to be more sensitive, emotional, and restless during this time. At the end of each molting season however, the angel's wings will look magnificent, their wings presenting a new sheen, and more vibrant colors.
When an angel's feather falls, it turns into a star to replenish any burnt out stars.
Though angels never sleep, because they find little use in it, they can become fatigued. Thus they slow down movement, only maybe moving their eyes, or cease movement altogether and adopt the appearance of painted marble statues.
After Lucifer and the rebellious angels's fall from Heaven, Lucifer alone birthed 5 children, Sin, and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Death, War, Famine, and Conquest while the other fallen angels took human wives, creating the race of Nephilim them the niece and nephews of the angels.
After Gabriel started his secret relationship with Hermes, their love spawned a new type of deity, Turms, who isn't a Nephilim, because he wasn't born via sexual union, but also isn't a true angel or true God either.
== Appearance ==
When adopting a corporeal form, they identified with incandescent, yet soft bird wings of varying colors, usually white, light blue, or gold, golden halo above heads differing in appearance depending on status.
To humans and mortals alike they appear as men and women of incredible beauty engulfed in divine light and holy flames, however their true forms are much more frightening, and appear inhumane.
Angels prefer wearing stylized clothing from ancient Greco-Roman cultures because it is a way of them honoring the day their brother, Jesus, died. Angels are typically seen with curly or wavy golden, brown, red, or black hair, wearing simple robes, usually with a cloak to compliment their attire. Occasionally, for special events, such as when Gabriel went to deliver important news to Mary, when they attended Zeus and Hera's wedding, or when they went to gift presents to the sons of Amaterasu, they will wear more lavish, and luxurious clothing.
Angels whilst in their homes all look the same, appearing as beams of empyrean light with wings. Seraphim take shape as angels with multiple wings covering their entire bodies, and engulfed in flames.
== Fallen Angels ==
Fallen angels, contrary to popular belief, are not the same as demons. Demons have existed since the creation of the Nether Realm, however, fallen angels are the angels lead by Lucifer that rebelled against Yahweh, and where cast out of Heaven.
== Angelic Hierarchy ==
Angels have a hierarchy. Unlike most hierarchies, it doesn't go in order of power or status, rather it is ordered based on closeness to Yahweh. Angels can be in multiple positions on the hierarchy at once. The order of angels goes as follows:
=== First choir ===
Seraphim- The highest order of angels, and the closest to Yahweh. 
Cherubim- Second highest order of angels, second closest to Yahweh.
Ophanim/Thrones- Messengers between Yahweh and the lower angels as well as humanity.
=== Second Choir ===
Dominions- Angels that govern the proceedings of lower ranked angels; this category has the third most angels.
Virtues- Angels that control the elements and help with miracles; there are the least amount of angels in this category.
Powers- Angels that prevent evil forces from doing harm, and oversee how much power human beings have.
=== Third Choir ===
Principalities/Rulers- Angels that guide and protect nations, or groups of peoples, and institutions such as the Church; has the second most angels.
Archangels- Chief angels with dominion over lesser angels; this rank is the most confusing.
Angels- Lowest rank that directly interacts with humanity; has the most amount of angels.
== Notable Angels ==
Michael
Gabriel
Raphael
Uriel
Selaphiel
Jegudiel
Barachiel
Jeremiel
Jophiel
Sarathael
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