Glorious

The Sword of the Commander of the Heavenly Host

*"Who is Like God?"*
―The Words Carved on the Sword
**Glorious**, also known as the **Sword of Michael**, is the celestial sword of the True Archangel Michael. While it has a different name, Michael called it Glorious (which is the closest translation to its angelic name) so that it can be spoken by mortals.

Glorious is the most powerful angelic sword, after Rocael and Stella's swords, and one of the most powerful weapons in Heaven. Like all the personal weapons of the True Archangels, the sword's power comes directly from its wielder. For this reason, only Michael or those he lends it to are able to wield it.

## Overview

Michael's sword is infused with Aether. Striking an enemy with it will burn the evil out of him or her; however, if the enemy is more evil than good, then it will burn their life away or constantly torment them with the sensation of being burned with fire.

Due to its angelic origin, Glorious can utterly incinerate any evil being that attempts to wield it. For those who are benevolent but don't have permission from Michael to wield it, then the sword will simply remain unresponsive.

The sword's ultimate ability is one that temporarily grants Michael access to the powers and abilities of the True Archangels and Seraphim Chiefs and Chiefesses. However, he rarely uses it as he will become exhausted after the power wears off.

## Early History

* Creation
* Primeval Wars
* The Heavenly Host
* Great Old Ones
* War in Heaven
* Battle of Jericho

## The Omniversal Saga

* The Everlasting Heroes
* The Hybrid Chronicles

* The Originals
* Dawn of Revelation
* Sacrilegious Wars
* Heroes United

* Rise of the Chosen Ones
* Gateway to Purgatory
* Keys of the Multiverse
* The Seven Seals
* Apocalypse Rising
* The Final Conflict

## Powers and Abilities

As the sword of the 3rd most powerful True Archangel and the commander of Heaven's armies, Glorious is an extremely powerful angelic weapon. The sword can easily destroy most beings and fatally injure those around Michael's power level. Only the Primordial Entities and most powerful hybrids are fully immune to the effects of the sword, although they might still feel some pain.

* **Conceptual Attack:** Glorious can cut things down to conceptual levels, thereby erasing them for existence. It was used by Michael to seal Lucifer's silver tongue so that he can never lie again, which worked very well as even after the Morning Star healed from his wounds, he was still unable to lie.
* **Fire Attacks:** Due to the Aether infused within the blade, Glorious is capable of releasing heavenly fire that can utterly destroy worlds and beings alike.
	+ **Ignition Slash:** When someone is stabbed with Glorious, the blade generates heavenly fire that will burn away all evil in the person.
	+ **Ultimate Burning:** Michael can use Glorious to burn anything and anyone, with the exception of the Primordial Entities and most powerful hybrids. The flames that the sword generates is capable of destroying nearly anything down to a subatomic level. Only those who rival or surpass him in power has some sort of resistance to the fire of Glorious.
* **Purification:** The Aether in Glorious can burn away all evil in a person, although if they are more evil than good, then they will either be constantly tormented by the sensation of being on fire or die.
* **Worthiness Enchantment:** Only Michael and those who he grants permission to can wield the sword. However, the other Demiurgoses can wield it without permission, although they are still unable to access its full powers.

## Limitations

Although it is one of the most powerful angelic weapons, Glorious still has certain limitations.

* **Unholy and Demonic Forces:** Can be weakened by vast amounts unholy and demonic forces.
* **Primordial Entities:** The sword is ineffective against Primordial Entities, although it can still cause them some pain.
* **Transcendent Hybrids:** The most powerful hybrids like Linarian are immune to the power of Glorious.
* **Transcendent Armor:** Can be countered by the strongest transcendent armor.
* **Worthiness:** Only Michael, the people he lend it to, and the other Demiurgoses (to a certain extent), are able to wield it. However, the Primordial Entities can use it either way due to their immense power.

## Known Users

* Michael Demiurgos
* Joshua

## Trivia

* Although Michael is always seen with the sword in artwork and during ceremonies, he prefers to use his lance and only wields the sword in important battles like the War in Heaven.