Raziel

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**SPOILER WARNING: Plot details follow. *Caution is advised!***

**Raziel** is the patron angel of the Shadowhunters.

## History

### Creating the Nephilim

Raziel is credited as the creator of the race of Shadowhunters to combat the demons in their world. Raziel bestowed upon them the Mortal Instruments, along with a hidden country and the ability to use certain angelic runes. Among this is the Mortal Cup, from which he had them drink his blood, letting all Shadowhunters, even those descended from the first ones, have a bit of his blood running through their veins. The first Shadowhunters who drank his blood had a special connection with him that gave them visions, a form of distant communication with the angel. Raziel granted their kind the ability to once again summon him through a ritual involving the Mortal Instruments, and promised to grant one wish—any wish—they asked of him then.

### Summoned by Valentine

For centuries after he created the Nephilim, he was undisturbed, with the Shadowhunter's ruling body the Clave decided to save the wish for dire times.

In 2016, Raziel was summoned by Valentine Morgenstern with the Mortal Instruments to compel the one granted wish from him. Valentine demanded the immediate destruction of all demon-blooded creatures, demons and Downworlders alike, along with their protector Shadowhunters. Though Raziel made it clear that Heaven did not agree with Valentine's ideals, he had been compelled and would be forced to comply. When Clary killed Valentine, however, Raziel granted the wish to Clary instead. The girl asked Raziel for Jace Herondale, who had just been killed by Valentine, and Raziel granted the request, bringing him back to life.

### Punishing Clary

Despite Clary Fairchild’s ability to create runes being advantageous to Shadowhunter’s, Raziel sent her mother to warn her that he did not approve of her actions. Her mother warned her that if she abused her ability once more, Raziel would strip her of her abilities.

Despite this warning, Clary uses her ability to kill Jonathan, and Raziel begins to de-rune her gradually, and during Alec and Magnus’ wedding celebrations, Clary becomes human, loosing her sight, runes and memories.

However, one year later, Jace begins checking up on Clary, and one night, under the impression he is glamoured, visits her art store. Unbeknownst to him, Clary has began to develop her sight, and is able to notice him, and her memories begin to return. Finally, she is able to see Jace’s runes, hinting that Raziel has granted her abilities back, Although the reason why Raziel changed his mind and returned Clary's powers and memories is unknown.

## Appearances

 Moo Shu to Go:*Absent*

 A Window Into an...:*Mentioned only*

## Etymology

Raziel (Hebrew: רזיאל) is an Aramaic name meaning "God is my secret", or "Secret of God". It is also the name of an archangel within the teachings of Jewish mysticism.

## Trivia

* He was voiced by Anthony Head in the Season 2 finale episode (and the character's only appearance so far), *Beside Still Water*.
* It is known why Raziel gave Clary her ability to create runes on her own if he did not approve of her using her power without his consent. Clary is made with pure angel blood and her and Raziel are connected. But in order for Clary to use the runes she created she must get his approval and consent first.

## References

1. ↑ 1x06: *Of Men and Angels*
2. ↑ 2x06: *Iron Sisters*
3. ↑ 1x03: *Dead Man's Party*
4. ↑ 2x08: *Love is a Devil*
5. ↑ 2x11: *Mea Maxima Culpa*
6. ↑ 2x17: *A Dark Reflection*
7. ↑ 3x07: *Salt in the Wound*
8. ↑ 2x20: *Beside Still Water*