Angel

Angels are the holy beings of Haurthalessy, and are the only race naturally capable of holy aether, with exceptions among certain humans. They reside within the Sanctuary with Lord Jaysus. Each angel as at least one pair of wings and a halo, but both elements can be concealed at any time. They are either created by Jaysus or a high ranking angel, or ascended dead from Heaven who proved themselves fit to become one.

Each angel is assigned a number based on age. The more angels there are, the more digits are added. Prior to generation 4, the 26th eldest angel would've been 026. During generation 4 and 5, they would now be 0026.

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When an angel sustains mortally fatal wounds, they are compressed into holy Aether Crystals. They will not be able to retain their original form until they have been retrieved to the Sanctuary and recreated. This state has been called Somnum. When awakened, they would lose memory of the previous few years along with some skills.

### Current Angels on Record

* Kit (Formerly Caelestis, Ultimate)
* Orphiel Xyndele (Seraphim, Valkyrie)

## History

### Generation One

With limited aether and recently freed from slavery under the old-world gods, angels were unsure of their purpose. Jaysus did not care for their constant servitude. Heaven was no longer connected to the mortal realms. Their wings were no more than cosmetics as they never had the freedom to fly farther than small distances. They knew no more than being servants to the gods, and so were greatly intrigued whenever Jaysus spoke of his days as a human and his journey to becoming the supreme being he is. The population at this time was roughly 100, almost 200.

### Generation Two

As each angel spent time in the aether rich realm, they all developed higher proficiency in holy aether. They, along with demons, became the first races to be consisted entirely of Quintessians. Because of this, angels found various purposes they could take on. Some were now renown in flight, others began collecting archives, and a few more found satisfaction in caring for ascended dead. Majority chose to improve their aether proficiency. The population count is now at a little over 200 as they were mostly created.

### Generation Three

More and more residing in Heaven became interested in becoming an angel as at this time, holy aether was seen as belonging to higher, more powerful beings. However, not many could achieve that goal as Quintessians were rare in the mortal realm.

Towards the beginning of the generation, seven of the eldest and most powerful angels, then 001 to 007, approached Jaysus with an idea, the Angelic Council. The seven of them would preside over Heaven and the Sanctuary and act in place of Jaysus, leaving him to do as he wished. They instated an identification system based on age, a ranking system based on power and intelligence, and other miscellaneous systems most effective in Heaven. Angels began taking on certain trades found in those of humans, and a military was started as per the Council's order, called the Angelic Guard. At the end of the generation, the population barely brushed against 300.

### Generation Four

Shortly after the beginning of the generation, the only angel at this time to surpass all those in the Council was created by Jaysus, and was named Kit. She would go on to become his right hand and the only other being capable of wielding the Ikeblade. However, she was outcast from Heaven after gifting the helmet Jaysus had intended for Peppercorn to a human. Another angel soon underwent creation, where he had no intentions of resembling any prior angels. Alas, she was unlike traditional angels, in both appearance and demeanor. Her name was just as unusual, being Orphiel Xyndele, given by her three caretakers. She was donned Mother of Valkyries by the Council for her unique appearance and capabilities.

The angel population skyrocketed along with Quintessians, and so the Angelic Guard grew significantly. Despite this influx, only a sparse few of them were as proficient in holy aether than the first 200 angels. Many of these newer angels from Heaven introduced new trades to the ones created within the Sanctuary that they had never seen before. These trades ended up being those found only in secluded tribes and societies located far from Capellus's main locations. The population increased by one to two thousand, being at roughly 1,900 by the end of the generation.

### Generation Five

The population has increased steadily, now at an average of 700 a generation. Despite Quintessians becoming more proficient in aether, still only a sparse amount are fit to become angels. Every high ranking officer in the Angelic Guard consists of the first 200 angels high on the Angelic Hierarchy.

Although it's not uncommon to see angels walking in the streets of Haurthalessy's cities, most of those in the First and Second Circles prefer to disguise themselves as having lower positions or human altogether to avoid attention from religious persons.

## Appearance

Angels have varying appearances depending on their creator or what they looked like before their death. However, they have certain telltale features distinct to angels.

* Light, muted, natural eye colors. These could be hazel, green, blue, grey, etc.
* Light or muted, natural hair colors.
* Soft, but defined facial features.
* A tattoo of their class, if they have one. Colors are dependent on their hierarchical position.
* At least one pair of wings.
	+ *Majoras are the main, largest set. Each angel has a pair.*
	+ *Minoras are the secondary set found only on Dominions and higher. They are smaller than Majoras, and allow for better aerodynamic control.*
	+ *Lesser Minoras are found only on Seraphims and higher. They are the smallest wings and control for finer control.*
* A halo. Appearance is dependent on their hierarchical position.
* An accessory containing their identification number and a marking for their position. Those serving in the Angelic Guard typically have a dog tag necklace.

Wings and halo can be concealed at will, but their identification must be carried on them at all times.

## Angelic Hierarchy

Angels are divided into three tiers with two rankings in both, for a total of 6. However, there are two additional ranks for angels higher than the top tier.

### Third Circle (48%)

The majority of angels are found here. They are considered average and have the least aether proficiency. All angels in the Third Circle have one set of complete Majoras, but never have a larger wingspan than 5 feet, 6 feet in larger angels. Their halos are a simple band of either silver or gold with low luminescence.

#### Angel (27%)

The lowest rank of angels. All those newly created are ascended start at this rank. They typically take on common jobs or trades within the higher realm. A very small percentage, roughly 0.2%, make it into the Second Circle, and only 0.01% of them make it into the First Circle. At most, they become Principalities.

#### Principality (21%)

The second lowest rank of angels. There is little difference between them and angels. They typically hold higher demand careers, but nothing significant. The highest job they typically have is being a low ranking soldier in the Angelic Guard. An estimate of 0.3% make it to the Second Circle.

### Second Circle (39%)

A smaller percentage of angels are found in the Second Circle. They have moderately higher aether proficiency, but are still common. They have larger Majoras than the Third Circle, at an average of 6 feet. Their halo becomes more intricate with a stronger glow.

#### Virtues (20%)

They consist mostly of Guardians and mid-tier soldiers. Only 2% of them make it do Dominions, and 0.3% to the First Circle.

#### Dominion (19%)

Most angels with careers considered intellectual, such as engineers or scribes, and high tier soldiers are at this position. 0.4% of them make it to the First circle. Dominions receive a pair of Minoras no larger than 5 feet.

### First Circle (13%)

The highest tier of angels. They're typically the eldest angels, though some of the younger, exceptionally skilled have been appointed. They are the only tier that can create other angels.

#### Cherubim (13%)

Unlike the lower rankings, there is a significant power gap between Cherubims and Dominions. They are mostly consisted of Commandants, Guardians of high profile persons, or leading archivists. Although they can directly report to the Council and Jaysus, they're typically required to first report to a Seraphim. In the history of angels, only 3 Cherubims have been promoted to Seraphim. Cherubims have 2 pairs of wings, Majoras at an average of 7 to 8 feet and Minoras at 6. The appearance of their halo is customizable to their will, but cannot appear as a crown.

#### Seraphim (20 Angels)

Again, there is another significant power gap between Seraphims and Cherubims. They are the top of the top, reporting directly to the Council and Lord Jaysus. The top officers in the Angelic Guard and Lead Archivist are Seraphims, and manage all those the Council orders them to. 17 are angels from the time of the old-world gods, and 3 are Cherubims who worked up the ranks. They have their own Seraphic Order, but it serves predominantly in the Angelic Guard and Archives. Seraphims have a pair of Majoras and Minoras at the same wingspan as those as Cherubims, and a pair of Lesser Minoras at 5 feet. The halos adopt a crown appearance, but can be changed to their will.

### Sanctus (7 Angels)

The official rank of those in the Angelic Council. However, they consider it an extended Seraphim rank as they have the same appearance, and so they are only addressed as Sanctus in official papers.

### Caelestis (1 Angel, Formerly)

The rank given to the ultimate angel, Kit. Since her banishment however, the rank has sat empty.

## Classes

There are 8 classes assigned to angels. Each one will receive a marking based on where they're assigned.

### Guardian

The most common class. Guardian angels preside over humans with strong belief and offer insight, guidance, and protection against Demons. If the person they guard commits a heinous act, they must abandon that person and have it reported to the First Circle, who then forwards that information to both Limbo and Hell.

### Archivist

Those who manage and maintain the Angelic Archives. They are consisted mostly of scribes, but there are those who track and keep the archives organized. These angels are typically brain over brawn, and only use their aether for management. The Seraphim assigned as Lead Archivist is called as such.

### Engineer

These angels manage equipment, buildings, structures, and all those that build up Heaven. They may be architects, blacksmiths, mathematicians, civil engineers, and the like. Most, if not all, are adept in aethertech. They are among the most intelligent in the Sanctuary.

### Gardener

Only those who also have proficiency in forestry are made gardeners. They manage the plants in the Sanctuary as they're found in the mortal world and are not accustomed to the aether rich realm.

### Commandant

The highest position in the Angelic Guard, called Praefectus for the Seraphims. They have ultimate command over the Guard, bypassed only by the Council and Jaysus. 138 angels have this class.

### Sharpshooter

The elite sharpshooters within the Guard. They are sent on their own and can also function as scouts.

### Messenger

Only Jaysus's most trusted are given this class. They are most often sent to Hell, but can be sent to religious locations throughout Haurthalessy. 12 angels have this class.

### Retriever

A class assigned to faster angels with sharp tracking abilities, typically within the higher Third Circle and lower Second Circle. They retrieve all angels in Somnum and return them to the Sanctuary.

## Trivial Information

* Kit is the only angel with an abnormal identification number, being ∞.
* Orphiel Xyndele is unlike other angels as she has an unnatural eye color, sharper features, and acts much more egotistical.
* Most, if not all, angels can play at least one instrument.
* Roughly 13% of angels live within Haurthalessy, majority in Capellus.