Michael

Angelic Viceroy

Viceroy of Heaven

Ruler of Heaven

Celestial Counselor of Valor

The Warring Angel

Her Valor (Name meaning)

Angels

Asherah

> "*Did you believe such a disguise could hide you from me? You have deceived my brother but you won't deceive me.*"
> ― Michael to Lucifurn
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Michael is one of the Angels. He is also a member of the Heavenly Council. He is so the Ruler of Heaven and one of the lieutenants of Asherah along with his fellow members of the Council.

## Biography

Michael began his life as one of the Primitives. He was among the Primitives who chose Asherah during the Great Choice, being the very first to choose her, being so one of the seven chiefs of the Atneli Tribe. He was eventually turned into an Angel, namely the chief Archangel, and as such, the right hand man of Asherah.

During the Pre-Universe, Michael developped Heaven's politics and became a member of the Heavenly Council, representing Valor. Due to his influence, he kept his role as the leader and became the most influent of angels, ruling fairly. When the War started, Michael served as an elite soldier of Asherah and instantly became distrustful of humanity and concerned with their ability to side with Primordials, keeping that in mind. After Asherah left, Michael fell to despair, growing more authoritarian and going so far as to accuse his siblings of being the cause of her departure. He then led the fights against demons during the Angelic-Demonic Wars, becoming the most feared angel in all of creation. Remembering the humans' versatile nature, he encouraged contracts with humans, and even himself settled a pact with Abel Editus, spreading the words of Asherah.

When Diablo was locked, the Stygian Council declared another war to angels and attacked Heaven, starting another Angelic-Demonic War. Michael blamed Uriel for this war. He later saw the spread by Tariq Abbas of the Cult of the Crescent. When the war stopped, Michael started training angels in case a new war would happen.

## Personnality

Michael is cunning and clever. Like most angels, he has no humour and is serious and strict. Being the incarnation of Valor, he is extremely brave, but reckless and prideful, making him a little hot headed. He tends to be far too authoritarian in nature, being comparable to a dictator. Being a member of the Heavenly Council, he is uncompromising when judging angels, and often finds the most cruel punishments to fit the crimes. Unlike a lot of angels, he doesn't have a strong negative feeling against humanity, seeing them as important weapons in his wars. Everyone, no matter their species, agrees Michael has charisma and gives people the will to follow him and do his commands. He is particularly ruthless. He despises demons and wants their extinction. It is implied however he was nicer before Asherah departed, and her loss deeply affected him, turning him from a stern yet kind king to a cruel and authoritarian dictator. He is however very concerned with angels' safety and well being, and doesn't doubt his fellow Archangels, with his first thought at learning Uriel worked with Lucifurn being that Lucifurn had deceived Uriel.

## Powers and Abilities

Michael is an angel and has so powers related to good and light.

* **Photokinesis:** Like all Angels, he could control, shape and generate light.
* **Fertility (Formerly):** As Michael was a Primitive, he was fertile, he became sterile by following Asherah.
* **Celestial Pyrokinesis:** Michael, as an Angel, is able to control celestial fire. He is easily considered the most skilled angel with this power, and is associated with fire.
* **Telepathy:** Michael, as an Angel, is able to read minds.
* **Light Magic:** Michael is a powerful mage and is extremely skilled in angelic magic.
* **Upper Intellect:** Michael is very intelligent and clever.
* **Leadership:** Michael was a very good general and was able to keep angels at his command since the beginning of Heaven.

## Facts and Trivia

* Michael is loosely inspired by Imperius.