Cherubim

The **Cherubim** are one of the seven angelic castes, made up of warrior, guardians and soldiers of God. Their powers are based on strength, perception, stealth and speed.

## History

Originally, the Cherubim were given the task of watching over the other castes and keeping them cohesive and harmonious while assisting the Splendent in creating the Universe. They were given the Fourth Heaven, Acheron, and their patron was the archangel Uziel, the Golden Marshal.

For a long time, the Cherubim were treated as mere pawns by other angels, having no respect from other castes like the Seraphim, their main rivals in Heaven. However, with the rise of the Ethereal Gods and Metatron's ideas "tingling" among the caste, Michael decided to create military campaigns on the Ethereal Plane to glorify the soldiers and keep them cohesive and united, preventing some sort of insurrection. It was in the so-called Ethereal Wars that the cherubs gained respect and privileges.

Since then, the Cherubim have participated in many other events, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the fall of Lucifer (along with other castes), and the Civil War between Michael and Gabriel.

## Strains

The caste is divided into three strains, or classes, which vary among their functions. Are they:

* **Legionaries:** They are always on the front line of every battle. Disciplined, obedient and faithful. They bear weapons in combat, wear armor, and use shields.
* **Erelim:** They are the guardians of the heavenly palaces. They can go centuries without moving a muscle. Don't get involved in unnecessary fights.
* **Shedus:** They are ferocious entities, always following their instincts first. Their animalistic form is a reflection of that. They are keen hunters and have all five senses well-honed.

## Nature

Cherubs were conceived as warrior, soldiers, guardians and watchers. It is normal for them to have a pro-combat inclination, never shying away from a fight or a confrontation. However, as they are not uncontrollable beasts, God's soldiers follow a strict code of honor stipulated by the caste leaders. Within this code there are rules such as not attacking an unarmed opponent, be it an angel, demon or human.

## Known Cherubs

* Ablon
* Ankarel†
* Asson
* Balberith†
* Baturiel
* Dariel
* Denyel†
* Ebirel
* Euzin†
* Forcas† (shedu)
* Hakem†
* Hazai†
* Ishtar†
* Mickail†
* Mirdoth
* Muzhda† (erelim; sentinel)
* Urakin
* Uzza† (shedu)
* Varna†
* Yarion†
* Zambil and Marilli†
* Zarion†
* The Ten Supreme
	+ Azrael, the Angel of Death
	+ Eblis, the Hawk
	+ Fralk-edin, Sun of Faith
	+ Gehoriel, Sympathetic to God
	+ Shasza, Light of Heaven
	+ Shenial, the Empty
	+ Zalbaoth, the Regulator
* Apollyon† (formerly; currently a Maliki)
* Raziel (formerly; currently a Maliki)

\*NOTE: Ablon, Apollyon, and Varna were also part of the Ten Supreme

## Known Legions

* 2nd Legion - Legion of Swords
	+ Ablon
	+ Ishtar
* 3rd Legion - Commanded by Astron
* 7th Legion - Seventh Invicta
	+ Apollyon (formerly)
* 8th Legion - Commanded by Astron
* 17th Legion - Commanded by Astron
	+ 3rd Cohort
		- Urakin
* 87th Legion - Captured by the Yamí deiteis during the Ethereal Wars
	+ Denyel (formerly)
* 101st Legion - Angels of Death
	+ Denyel
	+ Mickail

## Trivia

* Cherub is a name of Hebrew origin (keruv) which means "angel", "great and powerful", "blessed", "auspicious", "pure", "divine". They serve as God's messengers and are depicted as children in classical paintings.
* The Cherubim caste is the caste that has the most angels presented in the angelic tetralogy, including mentioned ones, with a total of 32 celestials (counting Raziel and Apollyon, who were once Cherubim)