Nuriel

Nuriel, the Soulsand Sovereign, was the sovereign ruler of the soul sand biomes before their conquest by the Nether Kingdom. He and his skeletal followers, the , were a major power in the Nether. He will serve as the antagonist in "Pretty in the Sky".
== Design ==
Nuriel appears to be a tan-skinned Netherkin, with black hair and a pair of dark red horns protruding from his forehead. He dons a pair of black eyes with bright white irises. His attire includes a long-sleeved red robe and dark red belt, with dark gray outfit underneath.
== History ==
== Personality==
Nuriel was described to be stubborn, and is against the idea of a unified Nether due to him wanting to preserve his control over the soul biomes.
==Skills==
Nuriel was a powerful mage, proficient in black pyromancy and wither magic.
==Appearances==
==Trivia==
*The name "Nuriel" is a Hebrew biblical name, typically meaning "Light or fire of God".
** In Judaism, Nuriel is an angel responsible for hailstorms, whom Moses encountered in the second heaven.
*Nuriel's birthday is shared with the Twenty One Pilot's album "Blurryface" release date.
*Nuriel is the second male Netherkin to be introduced in the series, preceded by Naeus by technicality.
**He is also the first wielder of Black Fire in the series, and the first non-Wither practicioner of Wither Magic.
*Before being officially added in the series, Nuriel was mentioned in Akui Azurlumen's character doc as one of the figures in ancient nether legends. 
**Nuriel's legend was once commented as being "an Entity sub in"Kronos, Dexter [dexterkronos] (January 11, 2024). 
"[https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/480261137452105749/1194953472383123526 Let's hope Rain DOESN'T bring in Nuriel
/ Because that would give us an Entity sub in.'.] (Discord message). Retrieved January 10, 2025 — via Discord., but this was likely in reference to his Akui Doc version and not the current Nuriel.
**He was also a running joke in the rainimator-question-corner in the Discord by his creator Dexter Kronos and other production team members.
*Nuriel's design was made by Dexter Kronos, and is heavily rooted in Twenty One Pilots design influences. 
**His outfit is based on The Bishops (aka "Nico and the Niners") from Twenty One Pilots loreKronos, Dexter [dexterkronos] (January 10, 2025). "His design is based on the Bishops of D.E.M.A from Twenty Øne Piløts music videos. His musical inspiration was the Blurryface Album.." (Discord message). Retrieved January 10, 2025 — via Discord..
** His "musical inspiration" was Twenty One Pilot's "Blurryface" album.
**He is also noted to be designed to look like a mix between characters "Blurryface", "Spooky Jim" and the BishopsKronos, Dexter [dexterkronos] (January 10, 2025). "Nuriel was built with Blurryface Album music and the vibe to be like, a mix between Blurryface, Spooky Jim and the Bishops of D.E.M.A.." (Discord message). Retrieved January 10, 2025 — via Discord.. 
***"Blurryface" and "Spooky Jim" are both characters from the Blurryface Album, portrayed by Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun respectively.
**His withered face and hands are references to the art of Seizing from the Twenty One Pilots lore Kronos, Dexter [@Dragons4evaaa] (January 10, 2025). "Withering was the intention, with some references to the marks of Seizing in Twenty One Pilots lore :D.." (Twitter/X reply). Retrieved January 10, 2025 — via Twitter..
==Gallery==
===Thumbnails===
File:PitS Thumbnail.png|Nuriel in the thumbnail for Pretty in the Sky.
===Promotionals===
File:PITS2.png|Nuriel and the Soulsand Servitors in a promotional render for Pretty in the Sky.
File:PITS3.png|Nuriel sitting with a Nether Star in a promotional render for Pretty in the Sky.
==References==
Category:Netherkin
Category:Fractures Characters
Category:Male
Category:Assets created by Dexter Kronos
Category:Magic Users
Category:Pyromancy Users
Category:Undebuted Characters