Archangels

## The Archangel of the Ancients, Serina

The Paragon of the Order of the Ancients. She is known as wise, patient, and slow to forget. She and her followers follow four tenets, written by her:

* ***Kindle the Light.*** Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.
* ***Shelter the Light.*** Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.
* ***Preserve Your Own Light.*** Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can't preserve it in the world.
* ***Be the Light.*** Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.

## The Archangel of the Crown, Serge

The Paragon of the Order of the Crown. He is known as diligent, courageous, and a loyal friend. He and his followers follow four tenets, written by him:

* ***Law.*** The law is paramount. It is the mortar that holds the stones of civilization together, and it must be respected.
* ***Loyalty.*** Your word is your bond. Without loyalty, oaths and laws are meaningless.
* ***Courage.*** You must be willing to do what needs to be done for the sake of order, even in the face of overwhelming odds. If you don't act, then who will?
* ***Responsibility.*** You must deal with the consequences of your actions, and you are responsible for fulfilling your duties and obligations.

## The Archangel of Devotion, Alexine

The Paragon of the Order of Devotion. She is known as honest, brave, and compassionate. She and her followers follow five tenets, written by her:

* ***Honesty.*** Don't lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise.
* ***Courage.*** Never fear to act, though caution is wise.
* ***Compassion.*** Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but temper it with wisdom.
* ***Honor.*** Treat others with fairness, and let your honorable deeds be an example to them. Do as much good as possible while causing the least amount of harm.
* ***Duty.*** Be responsible for your actions and their consequences, protect those entrusted to your care, and obey those who have just authority over you.

## The Archangel of Glory, Lorette

The Paragon of the Order of Glory. She is known as perseverant, disciplined, and fucking jacked. She and her followers follow four tenets, written by her:

* **Actions over Words.** Strive to be known by glorious deeds, not words.
* **Challenges Are but Tests.** Face hardships with courage, and encourage your allies to face them with you.
* **Hone the Body.** Like raw stone, your body must be worked so its potential can be realized.
* **Discipline the Soul.** You must marshal the discipline to overcome failings within yourself that threaten to dim the glory of you and your friends.

## The Archangel of Redemption, Cato

Paragon of the Order of Redemption. He is known as peaceful, patient, and wise. He and his followers follow four tenets, written by him:

* ***Peace.*** Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace.
* ***Innocence.*** All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path.
* ***Patience.*** Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day after day to allow it to survive and then flourish.
* ***Wisdom.*** Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are so far along the path of evil that you have no choice but to end their lives for the greater good. Any such action must be carefully weighed and the consequences fully understood, but once you have made the decision, follow through with it knowing your path is just.

## The Archangel of the Watchers,

Paragon of the Order of the Watchers. He is known as disciplined, loyal, and vigilant, but friendly and a jokester as well. He and his followers follow three tenets, written by him:

* ***Vigilance.*** The threats you face are cunning, powerful, and subversive. Be ever alert for their corruption.
* ***Loyalty.*** Never accept gifts or favors from fiends or those who truck with them. Stay true to your order, your comrades, and your duty.
* ***Discipline.*** You are the shield against the endless terrors that lie beyond the stars. Your blade must be forever sharp and your mind keen to survive what lies beyond.

## The Archangel of Conquest, Vito

Paragon of the Order of Conquest. He is known as ruthless, oppressive, and powerful. He and his followers follow three tenets, written by him:

* ***Douse the Flame of Hope.*** It is not enough to merely defeat an enemy in battle. Your victory must be so overwhelming that your enemies’ will to fight is shattered forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
* ***Rule with an Iron Fist.*** Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it shall be punished as an example to all who might follow.
* ***Strength Above All.*** You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin.

The church considers this one of the 'Dark' or 'Astray' Angelic orders.

## The Archangel of Vengeance, Leandra

Paragon of the Order of Vengeance. She is known as determined, unyielding, and fierce. She and her followers follow four tenets, written by her:

* ***Fight the Greater Evil.*** Faced with a choice of fighting my sworn foes or combating a lesser evil, I choose the greater evil.
* ***No Mercy for the Wicked.*** Ordinary foes might win my mercy, but my sworn enemies do not.
* ***By Any Means Necessary.*** My qualms can't get in the way of exterminating my foes.
* ***Restitution.*** If my foes wreak ruin on the world, it is because I failed to stop them. I must help those harmed by their misdeeds.

The church considers this one of the 'Dark' or 'Astray' Angelic orders.

## The Archangel of Treachery, Jerolin

The Order of Treachery doesn't truly exist. It's an oath that can be taken, but it was created by Archangel Jerolin to be purely self-serving and individualistic. He is known as deceptive and mysterious. His 'followers' owe allegiance to no one, and there are no tenets of this oath, for it lacks any substance. They typically are only concerned with power and safety.

The church considers this one of the 'Dark' or 'Astray' Angelic orders.