Lore- Angels

## **"He will give his angels charge of you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone."**

*Psalms 91:11-12*

## The Legend

Angels are discussed often in human lore. They are often regarded as pinnacles of purity and believed to regard the lives of the holy above all else. On Earth, they are revered as the pinnacle of all things On High and believers in most religions consider contact with one of them the greatest of blessings and proof that their higher power exists.

Examples of this can be found in the Judaeo-Christian bible, though many other religions celebrate angels as well, both with and without the Judaeo-Christian God's presence. They are believed to be the hand of the gods in most all religions that celebrate them, from the greek Cherubim revered as children of Aphrodite to Grabriel the messenger send to tell Mary she would bear a son.

Many believe that to meet with an angel is to meet with good fortune.

## The Truth

Even the angels do not know of a higher power above themselves. The highest of them are the Archangels, who claim that once, there was indeed a so-called 'creator' who gave them purpose. This purpose is what the angels still follow as their highest laws to this day, in blind faith.

## The Archangels

Thousands of years ago, there were four archangels- the first of the angelic species to be created. The are the oldest, standing at hundreds of thousands of years old, despite taking the appearance of a young adult human. They have not been seen to age, unlike other angels who grow from fledgling to angel to then be later sorted into their lifelong role among the heavenly host. The have a strength, presence, and wisdom exceeding any angels other than the Keepers of the Covenant. Of the archangels, each presides over a specific sect of heaven.

**Michael**: Referred to Sir Michael The Almighty, Michael is the eldest of the archangels and Heaven's finest warrior. He presides over Seraphim, who are Heaven's warriors. He is believed to preside over soldiers and warriors in the mortal realm and leads the fight in all battles that call Heaven's attention.

**Raphael**: Referred to as Brother Raphael The Wise, Raphael is the second eldest, after Michael. He oversees Keepers of The Covenant. These are the holy record keepers. They record and store all notable events on Earth and in Heaven for future generations to come.

**Gabriel**: Referred to as simply Gabriel The Swift, Gabriel presides over the messenger angels and is the second youngest, born after Raphael but before The Forgotten Brethren. Messenger angels are the first point of contact between humanity and the angels. All divine messages are sent through them.

## The Forgotten

Throughout the years, there have been angels that rose against this system and fell. These are known as The Forgotten.

The eldest of these is Lucifer, the Morningstar. Once revered as Heaven's most beautiful, he presided over the nursery. He was charged with raising all fledglings born to The Host. His corruption is believed to be what caused all subsequent forgotten to fall.

His sin was one of Pride. It is said that Lucifer believed himself higher than the On High and lashed out at the creator in retaliation. Many rose up with him in resistance. Those that did were either killed or cast out. From there they made their own home in Hell, led by the Morningstar.

Six hundred years ago, however, the Morningstar disappeared. Some believe that he changed his appearance and became the Pale Horseman Death, known as the Angel Luciel.