Moondew: Angels

### Angels: A Summary

Angels were a powerful race of unknown origin. They are powerful interdimensional beings of Light, Thought, Consciousness, and more. They have a powerful, somewhat unique magic. Angels have a complex and strict caste system, enforcing a powerful & efficient order within Angelic society. The Angels live within a society known as the Dominion, which is ruled by the Oracle.

### Theory of Origin

Angels are theorized to have many origins, and even appear in religious texts across the Universes. The Faeries theorized that the Angels were created by the Beyond, everything beyond the multiverse, and were brought into existence to help with the Death cycle. Even with the extensive, though now limited, knowledge of the Faeries, however, their origin is still unknown.

### Magic & Abilities

The abilities of Angels were vast and powerful, though heavily dependent on their place within the Caste system. For example, while a Prophecine could see the future, a Seraphim wouldn't have that power. Angels draw magic from many things, though according to a now deceased Seraphim, Sariel, Angel Magic comes from an Angel's soul, which acts as a well or source of Magic. They can then draw from this. Angelic Magic is strengthened by the Oracle, as an Angel connected to the Oracle can also draw magic from the soul of the Oracle, which draws magic from the souls of all Angels.

### The Angelic Lifecycle

How Angels come into existence is currently unknown, though we have bits and pieces, along with theories. Supposedly Angel creation begins with a substance known as "Angel Dust". This "Dust" of unknown origin, goes through unknown processes, most likely linked with Laces, the Beyond, the Oracle, or some other unknown thing, finally has a known outcome. Said outcome being an Angel. The Angel is then connected to the Oracle and given enhanced strength, knowledge, and more. They then will be given a purpose by the Choir, and fulfill their duties throughout their lifetime. Angels are immortal beings, immortality having many meanings, through Angels essentially just live a really long time. The average lifespan of an Angel is 500,000 years, and gets longer and longer the farther you go up the hierarchy. Angels can die, just like anything else, though their deaths result in the creation of "Angel Dust", and other things.

### The Caste System

The Angelic Caste System is strictly enforced throughout the Dominion. It is the foundation of Angelic society, as well as one of its downfalls.

* **The Oracle**: The ruler of all Angels, the one who is many, God, and many other names.
* **Ophanim**: The voices of the Oracle.
* **Archangel**: Multi-purpose Angels which can commune with the Oracle.
* **Prophecine**: Angels which possess the ability of Seeing.
* **Authority**: The punishers and law enforcement of the Dominion.
* **Seraphim**: Light Angels who cleanse the souls of dead individuals, and remove the souls of rebellious Angels.
* **Defendent**: The Defenders and basic soldiers of the Dominion.
* **Erelim**: Angels of death and destruction, often used as a last ditch effort in combat.
* **Angels**: Both a term for all Angels, and the most common caste which can do basically anything.
* **Fallen**: An Angel which has been disconnected from the Oracle.
* **Nephilim**: A part-Angel being.