Demi-Angel

== Biology ==
Demi-Angels (Homo Angelus) are a hybrid between an Angel and a ground-dwelling humanoid race (humans, elves, etc.). Demi-Angels tend to have pale skin, light hair, and light eyes. They are, on average, 1.9-2.1 meters tall. Demi-Angels resemble humans, but have a pair of white, feathered wings protruding from their back. When in a powered state, they can one to two more pairs of wings present, equaling up to six at a time. Demi-Angels possess a natural proficiency for photokinesis.
== Habitat ==
Demi-Angels tend to occupy places with high altitudes (3000 meters+), so they are normally found living in the clouds and on tall mountains. As such, they have adapted to possess a natural resistance to cold temperatures and low air density. Very rarely, a Demi-Angel will live on the surface, normally for a particular reason such as having fallen in love with a surface-dweller or being there for a work-related reason.
== Purity ==
The actions of a Demi-Angel directly affect the status of their soul, or their purity. The purity of a Demi-Angel acts similarly to the concept of karma— if a Demi-Angel commits immoral acts, they will slowly start to become impure. However, if a Demi-Angel acts morally and upholds their virtues, they will become more powerful, being able to grow up to two extra pairs of wings, and eventually, have the option to undergo divine transformation.
=== Seraphim Transformation ===
Once in a lifetime, a powerful, pure Demi-Angel can make the ultimate decision to throw away their humanity and undergo a transformation to attain more power. Their conscious and personality will be suppressed, and their body will change shape to resemble a biblically-accurate angel. They will run purely on their instincts, using powerful light magic to exterminate any foe they judge to be “impure”. There is no known method of reversing this transformation, nor freeing the conscious trapped in the back of the Demi-Angel’s mind.
=== Falling ===
On the other end of the spectrum, a Demi-Angel that has corrupted their soul with impurity will become what is referred to as a “Fallen Angel”. Fallen Angels lose their proficiency for photokinesis and gain one for umbra instead. Fallen Angels can still be purified, but they don’t have the same natural drive for moral actions that other Demi-Angels that haven’t fallen do. Fallen Angels tend to describe themselves as “free”, but falling is heavily looked down upon in Demi-Angel society, and they are often outcasted or exiled to the Underdark.
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