Kingdom of Heaven

The Kingdom of Heaven, known to mortals through Adenist teachings and often referred to as the Heavens or simply Heaven, was the celestial domain of the Archangels and their servants. It was the highest plane known to have existed, inhabited by the divine beings that were directly responsible for the creation of Esria and their servants.
It was said to be the final resting place of righteous souls that lived a life with a good heart, after passing through the gates of the Weighing Halls and the judging gaze of the Archangel Cethell found within.
==Angelic Hierarchy==
=== Archangels ===
The very highest order of divine being, the Archangels were believed to be the creators of Esria and its omnipotent guardians. They were responsible for the birth of all life, including the very first mortals, the many different races that inhabited Esria and even the lesser angels that served them. 
According to the Old Tome and the word of Aden within, there were four Archangels that reigned in Heaven. They were depicted as guardians of the mortal world and powerful beings that, although kind and merciful, were not above punishment for sins too great to disregard. 
The existence of the Archangel Netheriel, sentenced to exile and fallen from grace long before the foundation of the Church, was a secret that would not come to light until the events of the Heartstone Crisis. 
* Aethidus 
* Demelea 
* Cethell 
* Israphel 
=== Angels ===
Created by the Archangels to serve in their stead, Angels were incredibly powerful divine beings in their own right that watched over Esria and other planes, but were forbidden to create themselves. They existed within the domain of their creators, and each were given responsibilities aligned with that domain.
Although not as numerous as their lesser counterparts, there were many different Angels to whom important divine tasks were delegated. A full list of Angels and their domains can be found here.
=== Seraphs ===
Seraphs were created to serve both Archangels and Angels, though they primarily answered to the higher order. They were the least powerful of all divine beings known as Angels, but were by far the most active. They were known to have descended to Esria at least several times in the history of the world, most recently during the climactic events of the Heartstone Crisis with the appearance of the Angel Juriel.
A full list of Seraphs and their domains can be found here.Category:Browse