Sariel

Siblings: The True Archangels

**Sariel** is the Archangel of death and protection who watches over the spirits that sin.

## Overview

One of the newer Archangels who is "of eternity and trembling", and he is also one of the angels who look upon the bloodshed on Earth, along with Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel. He is a prince of presence and an angel of healing, like Raphael, and is one of few benevolent angels of death. His role is to watch over human souls and prevent them from sinning.

## Appearance

Similar to that of other angels, Sariel is seen to change his appearance at will. No matter what, Sariel always has 12 wings which are a dark silver grey in coloration.

In his human form, Sariel appears as a teenager, of an average height with short blackish-brown hair with silver eyes, and a fair complexion. He is mainly seen wearing a light grey jacket with white fur on the inside with a black shirt with a skull in the center and dark grey trousers with a silver line along the side. He is also sometimes seen wearing an orange shirt as well, however, he is rarely seen wearing this shirt as he's more into darker clothing than lighter clothes.

## Personality

Sariel for some time had left Heaven to learn among the human race about his station, this choice made Sariel more human (similar to his older brothers; Gabriel and Michael [to some degree]) than his angelic brothers and sisters. He would learn that not everything was easy in life, Sariel worked with his own hands instead of taking the easy road. This shows more morality as Sariel would protect the children of sinners while other angels will kill all of them.

Now most would expect the Archangels to be aloof and cold, considering they are of the highest orders of Angels. However this couldn't be farther from the truth for Sariel who is scarcely capable of calling up any anger. Harm his brothers and sisters though and you will see true anger the likes the world has never seen. Other than this he is incredibly friendly, being the Angel of Death who ushers those into the afterlife, he usually puts on a kind, happy visage to show that there is nothing to fear.

Around those mortals who are still alive however, he is incredibly compassionate, always happy to help someone with their problems and make sure that they feel better even if it just takes a hug or a lot more.

## Powers and Abilities

**Death Sense:** Sariel can sense the coming of death, determining when someone is dead or dying or if others have died in a specific location. This may extend to seeing the names and lifespans of those whose faces Sariel sees.

**Earth Manipulation:** Sariel can create, shape and manipulate earth and "earthen" elements including most solid objects, specifically all minerals and mineral compositions regardless of their state (mountain, boulder, sand or dust), dirt, soil, etc. Sariel can also control brick and plant. Sariel can manipulate metals such as iron, copper and titanium.

**Fragrance Manipulation:** Sariel can generate and manipulate scents, fragrances and perfume in various ways, such as using fragrance for hypnosis, cause pain, love, insanity, etc.

**Guardianship:** Guardians are often those who are of noble birth or a high position of great historical or legendary importance. They have taken/been given the responsibility to defend, protect and, if needed, avenge the focus of their protection, which can be an object, place, concept, or person (throne/crown, village/gate/country/planet, love/good/harmony, royal heir/chosen prophet, etc.) among other things.

**Healing:** Sariel can Heal themselves and restore biotic organisms to their optimal health, curing damaged or withered organisms, wounds, broken bones, low vitality, and diseases/poisoning. Though Sariel may potentially heal any form of bodily damage, the patient must be alive, even if hanging by a thin thread, in order to be healed; once the patient has died, it would transcend healing and would require resurrection instead.

**Lunascience:** Sariel knows everything about the moon/moons. As such, they know everything within the moon, and what there. Sariel knows everything when it comes to the moon because all its secrets are revealed, knowing all the ways and reasons of how the moon is supposed to work.

**Memory Manipulation:** Sariel can control memories of oneself and others, allowing them to modify, fabricate, suppress, influence, repair, restore, erase, detect, and view them. They can change memories to confuse, or wipe away certain memories to cause amnesia, discern and provoke nostalgia, and enter the victim into a psychic vision, replaying their memory.

**Prayer Empowerment:** Sariel becomes stronger, faster, more durable, etc. by the prayers of others, possibly unlocking abilities related to their affinity and enhancing their existing powers. Sariel may be able draw sustenance from the prayers or even slow or stop aging.

## Myths and Legends

In Kabbalistic lore, he is one of seven angels of the Earth. Origen identified Sariel as one of Seven Archangels who are the primordial powers under God. In Gnosticism, Sariel is invoked for his protective powers.

The book of War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness, from the Dead Sea Scrolls, lists the name of Sariel along with Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel as names to write upon the shields of soldiers in a tower during maneuvers. He is commemorated in the calendar of the Coptic Orthodox Church on 27 Tobi in Coptic calendar.

## Quotes

*"Here, comes a magnificent being of pure light and majesty, with sword of pure glimmering light on its left hand and a golden cross that purifies every thing around it." - Unknown.*