Raziel

Siblings: The True Archangels

**Raziel** is an Archangel, or Ophanim, who is the "Keeper of Secrets" and the "Angel of Mysteries". He is also addressed as the Scribe of God.

## History

### Background

Raziel is said to record all the whispers and breaths that occur around Heaven into his book. The book he carries, known as the Book of Raziel, along with teachings that were attributed to this figure is said to contain all secret knowledge, and is considered to be a book of magic.

He stands close by God's throne, and therefore hears and writes down everything that is said and discussed which makes him privy to all of God’s secrets. He also stands at the foot of the Tree of Life and notes all of creation, diligently recording its observations into a great tome.

### Book of Raziel

It is even believed that he reportedly gave the book to Adam and Eve after they ate from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge (for which resulted in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden) so the two could find their way back "home" and better understand their God.

Raziel's fellow angels were deeply disturbed by this, and thus stole the book from Adam and threw it into the ocean. God Himself decided not to punish Raziel, but instead retrieved the book by means of the angels Rahab and Raphael and returned it to Adam and Eve. This legend is said to be similar to the story of Prometheus from Greek mythology after he introduced fire to mankind.

Later, the book was passed on through the generations to Enoch (who believed to have later become Metatron), who may have incorporated his own writings into the tome. From Enoch, the Archangel Raphael gave it to Noah, who used the wisdom within to build Noah's Ark. The Book of Raziel was said to have come into the possession of King Solomon, and a number of texts claiming to be this volume have recently appeared.

## Quotes

*"The book occasionally lies within the embrace of his arms or besides his waist. It may seem like a normal book, but truth be told, it contains the knowledge of everything to forbidden knowledge and the nature or mysteries of creation itself." - Immanuel.*

## Powers and Abilities

**Absolute Wisdom:** Raziel's intellectual faculties (memory, calculation, learning, creativity, etc.) transcend virtually all other sentient beings in their universe. They can always make the wisest decision regardless of any situation and can also avoid absolutely any mistakes. This power is inferior to Omniscience as Razilel has essentially limitless wisdom, rather than having innate knowledge/experience of everything. Raziel has the greatest, most supreme understanding and realization of concepts, common sense, people, things, events or situations, resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, judgements, and actions while keeping these understandings. It often requires control of one's emotional reactions (the "passions") so that universal principles, reasons, and knowledge prevail to determine one's actions.

**Alchemy:** Raziel can utilize Alchemy, the mystic and scientific pursuit of the power of the Philosopher's Stone and Universal Panacea, focusing on Elemental Transmutation (ranging from transforming base materials into purer [lead or iron into silver or gold]), to making permanent changes on the state of matter (making glass malleable or durable, etc.), various forms of Elemental Manipulation (especially electricity and fire) and Life-Force Manipulation (Immortality, Healing and even creating life or at the least clones/homunculi). They also know how to create potions (for rejuvenation and immortality) and magical items, although these are generally for practical use.

**Cosmic Knowledge:** Raziel possesses immense knowledge of the universe. They are aware of most things such as powerful spells, advanced science, where to find someone, etc. Raziel's knowledge may exceed others with the same power, as there may be some things Raziel is unaware of. Raziel has the potential to know almost everything.

**Enlightenment:** Raziel has reached enlightenment, allowing them full comprehension of any situation. They are able to understand the meaning of everything by communicating with or understanding the mind of God, Universal Consciousness or similar source, profound spiritual understanding and/or a fundamentally changed consciousness whereby everything is perceived as a unity. This power is capable of awakening Raziel, both spiritually and mentally.

**Extrasensory Perception:** Raziel possesses extrasensory perception; essentially a sixth sense that allows them to acquire information by means independent of any of their known senses or previous experience. This applies to any and all kinds of information, knowledge, wisdom, experience, etc. Information can be either personal (memories, thoughts, etc.) or impersonal (academic knowledge, data, etc.). This ability can be used passively (as an instinctual reaction) or actively (by wanting to know specific information).

**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.

**Sephirot Empowerment:** Raziel gains access to the various emanations of the Sephirot of the Tree of Life in Kabbalah, allowing them to tap into the primal, undiluted forces of creation and the divine.

**Transcendent Angelic Mage Physiology:** Raziel with this ability either are or can transform into a angelic mage of unimaginable power. Their immeasurable physical and spiritual might is only equaled by their transcendent understanding and mastery of the mystical arts, able to use with unimaginable expertise of any and every form of magic on a cosmic scale.