Celestial Realm

== Overview ==
The Celestial Realm is one of the three worlds of Obey Me! and Nightbringer, alongside the Human World and the Devildom. It is the realm in which angels originate from, such as Simeon, Luke, and Raphael. It is also the former home of the demon brothers prior to the Great Celestial War. Not much is known about The Celestial Realm by those who do not live there.
It is known that demons "aren't allowed in the Celestial Realm," as mentioned by Beelzebub in Lesson 49-8 (NB). How this sentiment aligns with the Celestial Realm's agreement to participate in RAD's exchange student program - and allow demon students to exchange with angel students - is unclear.
In addition to demons being unwelcome, there are very few books about the Devildom in the Celestial Realm. Only those "of a certain rank" and who are allowed within the Celestial Palace have access to them, as stated in Lesson 53-12 (NB). One of these books is An Illustrated Guide to the Plants of the Devildom.
While presumably not part of the Celestial Realm proper, the Underworld is a location that "belongs to" and is under the jurisdiction of the Celestial Realm, as first mentioned in Lesson 36-5 (NB).
== Eternal Daylight ==
Luke stated in Lesson 40-10 (OM) that it is constantly daylight in the Celestial Realm, even during the night. This is the polar opposite of Devildom, where it is always dark.
As told by Solomon in the Devilgram Solomon Takes the Train, there is a legend that says long ago, the sun used to shine equally on all three worlds. However, the Devildom and Celestial Realm went to war over an accusation that one side was giving the humans guidance. The war lasted hundreds of years, until both sides decided to settle things by dividing the sun and moon. When the sun illuminated the Human World in the day, angels would watch over it. When the moon illuminated the Human World at night, demons would watch over it.
== Known Locations ==
* Celestial Gates (Lesson 23-1 OM)
** The Celestial Realm's entry point. These gates open and close on their own.
* Celestial Palace (Lesson 23-5 OM)
* Celestial Plains (Lesson 23-5 OM)
* Eastern District
* Flos Hill (Chat Like a Bee Seeking Honey)
** The flowers that grow on this hill have sweet-tasting honey that can be used in desserts.
* Great Hall (Devilgram The Avatar of Pride)
* Observatory (Lessons 50-A OM, 34-5 NB)
** Located within the Celestial Palace and typically kept locked.
** Belphegor knows of a secret entrance to get inside whenever he wants.
* Orchard (Lesson 52-3 OM)
* River of Reticence (Devilgram The Avatar of Envy)
** A golden river Leviathan visited frequently when still an angel.
* Sacred Spring (Lesson 23-7 OM)
** located in the eastern part of the realm
== History ==
According to Satan and Simeon in Lesson 30-1 (OM), the Celestial Realm came into existence alongside the Devildom, and exists in tandem with it.
== Government and Law ==
=== Rulers ===
It's currently unknown who rules over the Celestial Realm. It is known that Michael is the present leader of the Celestial Realm's legion of angels, as mentioned by Barbatos in Lesson 23-5 (OM).
=== Law ===
As explained in Lesson 38 (NB), if an individual commits a crime and is thought to pose a threat to all three worlds, the Celestial Realm, the Devildom, and the Human World have an agreement that such a person may be sealed inside Cocytus, the ninth circle of the Underworld. This imprisonment requires the consent of at least two representatives from each of the three worlds.
== Angel Hierarchy ==
See the Angels category page.
== Culture ==
=== Language ===
In Lesson 6-1 (OM), Beelzebub found a message "written in the language of angels," meaning the Celestial Realm has its own language.
In the Devilgram Catch That Bunny!, Luke said that "not every bed's made of angel feathers," which is possibly a native idiom that likely means that not everything is going to be easy.
=== Holidays, Events, and Festivals ===
==== Spring Banquet ====
The Spring Banquet is an annual party thrown in the Celestial Realm to celebrate the start of spring, as mentioned in the Devilgram The Avatar of Lust. The event also includes a big dance performance.
==== Summer Ceremony ====
The Summer Ceremony event is considered "prolific" according to Lucifer in the Devilgram The Avatar of Greed, and one that requires angels to have their wings out and visible.
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=== Misc. Culture ===
Wings in the Celestial Realm are "a huge deal" according to Mammon in the Devilgram The Avatar of Greed. Any events that mandated "fancy dress" meant that one's wings had to be out on display. He also stated that angel wings are "more of a symbol" than anything, implying they may not be used for actual flight very often.
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== Celestial Bodies ==
=== Stars ===
Luke explained in Lesson 52-19 (OM) that there is a cluster of seven stars in the Celestial Realm's sky. There's also a legend associated with these stars about the seven brothers' fall. The seven stars are very bright, with three other stars said to "watch over them." It is unknown who or what these three stars represent.
== The Angel's Trial ==
As Simeon explained in Lesson 30-5 (NB), the "Angel's Trial" is a test that angels must pass before they are allowed to serve at the Celestial Palace. The only rule is that the individual must refrain from lying for one day. An incantation is spoken to magically create a bracelet for the one taking the trial to wear. If that individual lies, the bracelet will break.
It is confirmed in Lesson 30 (NB) that Mammon, Leviathan, and Luke had all passed this trial, and it is likely Lucifer had as well. If other characters have also taken this trial, it is currently unknown.
In Lesson 30-13 (NB), Simeon revealed that the true point of the Angel's Trial is to "understand the essence of a lie." Even if the individual undergoing the trial does lie, what matters is if the lie was told in order to protect others, or for selfish reasons. This means that if the bracelet is broken by the person telling a lie for the sake of another, they pass the trial.
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