Heavenly Host

The **Heavenly Host** are the armies of Heaven comprised of only angels.

## Overview

While angels are at times regarded as messengers, they are often overlooked as being soldiers of God. The Bible gives several descriptions of angels in military terms, such as their encampment, command structure, and combat. The heavenly host participated in the War in Heaven. The Heavenly Host can also be applied to a council of high-ranking angels.

Since the dawn of Creation, Heaven and Hell have waged their Eternal Conflict. To this end, the Heavenly Host adheres to strict militaristic disciplines, as angels believe that only absolute discipline can bring order to the myriad realms. The Heavenly Host appears to rely predominantly on spears, shields, and to an extent, swords, though the Skycutter, a mace, has been stated to be a favored weapon.

## Description

A number of types of warrior compose the Host. Most common of these appears to be "lancers;" angels equipped with spears who fight in formation, though have also been observed to use swords. Specialized types include the following:

* **Angelic Scouts**: Unarmored and unarmed. Wear light armor or golden robes. They are adept in magic, are able to operate siege weaponry, expel demonic corruption and project shields of force to protect allies.
* **Angelic Warriors**: Wears full plate white and golden armor, and carry maces or blades. They may operate or repair siege weapons.
* **Luminarei**: An order of warriors directly under the command of the Archangel Imperius, assigned to guard the Crystal Arch.
* **Sicarai**: Angelic destroyers, most of whom were trained by the Archangel Tyrael.

The Host has utilized siege weapons, of which massive conduits of Light, lightning towers and ballistae have been observed. Unlike the Legion, angels may repair their siege weaponry in the field. Timeless Prisons are sometimes utilized to trap the demon champions in time, preventing them from being reborn in Hell.

## History

### Origins

The heavenly host are commonly thought to have been created on the first day. However, the Jewish faith affirms angels were created either on the second or fifth day.

Some time later, the Archangel known as Helel, began to rebel against God and Heaven and was able to coax a third of the hosts of Heaven to his side before declaring war against God. Michael amassed his own army of angels, which later became known as the Heavenly Host, loyal to God against the fallen angels of Lucifer. Armed with a sword from God's armory, he bests Satan in personal combat, wounding his side.

### Worldstone

The Heavenly Host waged battle in Heaven, Hell, and Pandemonium alike. However, the war ground to a halt with the disappearance of the Worldstone.

### Sin War

The Host came to Sanctuary in what would be the last battle of the Sin War. Under the command of the archangel Tyrael, the Host descended from the skies and struck their wrath on all who opposed them. To the Host, this version of humanity was nothing but a horde of demons, and as actual demons erupted from the ground to ignite a three-way battle, the angels made no distinction between the two of them. However, the angels and demons involved in the battle were sent back to their respective realms by Uldyssian. This led to a truce between Heaven and Hell, as they agreed to allow this mankind and the one created by God to follow its own path towards Order or Chaos.

### Book of Joshua

In the Book of Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua encounters a "captain of the host of the Lord" in the early days of his campaigns in the Promised Land. This unnamed heavenly messenger is sent by God to encourage Joshua in the upcoming claiming of the Promised Land.

## Heavenly Host

### Aliases

Host of the Lord, Host of Heaven, Heavenly Militia of God-Loving Angels, Angelic Host, Heaven's Armada, Forces of Law, The Divine Angels, Angel Army, Legion of Light, God's Army

## Organization

### Leader(s)

God, Jesus Christ, Michael, Helel (Formerly)

### Members

Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Azrael, Camael, Jophiel, Zadkiel, Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Powers, Archangels, other Angels

### Enemies

Ayin, Old Ones, Stygian Council, Seven Princes of Hell, Ars Goetia, Six Great Officers