Angels

> Angels are spiritual beings who dwell in the ineffable realms of inaccessible light. They are not just another one of God's creations, they are the agents of God. Each represents an aspect of the Creator. The most famous are Joshua, Saint Gabrael, Raphael, and of course the one who brought the root of sin, Lucifer.
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> - Scott Adams

An **Angel** is a supernatural being in various Abrahamic Religions often depict them as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity.

## Description

> They're a very powerful species; fierce, vigilant, and twice as strong as demons. They smite first, and then they ask questions later. And their true forms, well... let's just say they can be...overwhelming to just about anyone who looks upon it, and so can their real voices. However, I've heard that certain people -- special people -- can perceive their true visage. Angels are immune to salt rounds and devil traps...stakes, iron, silver, salt, a knife, traps, and talismans from every faith on the globe -- pretty much anything you can name that can catch and kill anything even I've ever heard of. I've even read in a book that says an Angel can snatch a soul from the Pit, literately airlift your ass out of the hot box. And believe me, not even a high-level demon can swing that. Not even Lilith.
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> - Scott Adams, about Angels

As warriors of God and agents of Fate, Angels are extremely powerful beings in the supernatural world. They are holy superhuman spiritual beings that live in Heaven and are superior to mortals in both power and intelligence. They're generally benevolent, and, like Demons, they can use humans as hosts through possession, however, they cannot do this with without the vessel's consent, or "permission." Angels have a true, spiritual visage - described as a "*multidimensional wavelength of celestial intent*" - which is so intense to humans that, unless said humans are part of a vessel bloodline or are able to sustain Angels' true visages, seeing an angel's true form can burn their eyeballs away. Little else is known about Angels' true forms, except that they possess two large, feathered wings extending from their backs. Their true spiritual forms or visages prove overwhelming to most mortals; however, some 'special' people can view their true visages without suffering lasting effects; demons also can't look at them in their true form without damaging their hosts. Their forms resemble normal humans, with the only difference being a pair of great wings on their backs. However, the wings can be retracted in order to occult it. Generally, when appearing on Earth, the wings are opened but shortly after they retract.

When Angels fully manifest in their true visages on the physical plane, their true forms are visualized as intense, blinding, burning white light and/or as bright fluid streams of blue-white energy; and their true voices are heard as high-pitched, intense sonic screams, which are powerful enough to shatter glass. Angels can fall from Heaven if their wings are damaged. This immediately expulse them from Heaven and gives them physical bodies. However, after some time, the Angel "dies" and the soul extinguishes, and they cease to exist. This can be avoided if the wings are "healed" in time. Their expulsion from Heaven can be also caused by indiscretions, like killing a mortal creature. It is known that when Angels fall and/or are left badly weakened, this can cause damage to their true forms; after being banished and weakened in the Fall, some of the affected Angels are left with their wings partially broken and deteriorated away, and others apparently lost their wings completely. Due to the intensity of their true visage, as well as to be able to properly interact with the physical world and with humans, when Angels come to Earth, they usually possess human vessels as physical bodies for themselves. When an Angel possessing a vessel shows its cosmic power or displays aggression, its vessel's eyes and body will emit pure bluish-white light, and shadows of the Angel's wings will appear. Humans also see angels as their vessels even in Heaven, which, according to Zachariah, is because humans are still too "limited" to see angels in their true forms in Heaven.

### Angelic Rules

Although angels, like all of creation, possess free will, even they have a set of rules that even the most temperamental of angels must always follow and obey. Punishment for breaking these rules can and will result in demotion, banishment, imprisonment, torment, and even death as well as ex-communication.

1. **Killing human beings**: A rule made by God, Angels are not allowed to take a mortal life, especially if the mortal in under the said angels or other angels charge.
2. **Word of Honor**: When Angels make promises, swear oaths, and/or make vows, they are tied to it and its conditions, meaning they will not be allowed to break it. Therefore, they must always keep true to their words of honor. However, angels are allowed to break their promise if they feel that it is a wrong promise to keep.
3. **Conceiving Children**: Although they can use their blood to create shadow hunters, Angels are not allowed to conceive children of their own, such as Nephilim, with anything or anyone, for any reason, under any circumstance. Even after Joshua ascended, this rule still remains. However, Joshua somewhat altered it, stating that if even one Nephilim is somehow conceived, he will allow them to exist under two strict circumstances:
	1. The said angel must truly love their mate and not use them as a breeding tool. Otherwise, the angel and the Nephilim will be killed.
	2. The said Nephilim must be claimed by Heaven and be taught how to use their powers for good. If they cannot, Joshua will either strip them of their powers or have them killed. Said Nephilim claimed by Heaven are still allowed to visit their parents but only when they are not in a mission and if God gives His permission. They also have the option to have their powers stripped for good of their own accord if they wish to live normal lives.
4. **Forceful Possession**: No matter how hard they try, Angels cannot possess a human being against their will; thus, they must always bear the vessel's permission.
5. **Consorting with enemies of Heaven**: Unless absolutely necessary, Angels must not consort with enemies of Heaven; these include (but are not limited too) demons as well as monsters, wicked witches, fallen entities (angels, gods, fairies, etc.), malevolent spirits, or Nephilim.
6. **Tampering with Free Will**: Angels are not allowed to fool around with free will (for example, they cannot manipulate humans into giving angels permission to possess them. The human mortal must choose of their own free will). God later reveals that this rule is punishable by stripping an angel of their powers.
7. **Feelings for their Wards**: Whilst they can be concerned for, care about, and even befriend them, when being Guardians for an individual or a group of people, Angels are not allowed to fall in love with or even harvest feelings for their wards. However, they can fall in love with those who are not in their charge, but only so long as the said angel makes sure that they will check in on their wards.
8. **Favoring their Wards**: Additionally, Guardians Angels must hold all their wards equally; they cannot favor one of their wards over another, for it can cloud their judgment and cause them to be less concerned with their other responsibilities.
9. **Passing on Burdens**: When acting as guardians, Angels are not allowed to burden any of their wards with even one of their own personal problems. As of thus far, only Joshua have proven able to get away with his. Joshua freely revealed his emotional pain to Cherry. However, Lucifer did break this rule apparently, as he lashed out to Linda on how he felt and suffered no consequences.
10. **Revealing Themselves**: Angel cannot reveal or expose themselves unless it is absolutely necessary, such as if a person is exposed to the supernatural but does not believe it or if the person is in danger. Additionally, when they act as guardians, Angels cannot tell their wards they share the same person. In other words, Angels cannot tell any of their wards who their other wards are.
11. **Killing other Angels**: Angels are not allowed to kill their own, unless said angels are either evil or if the angel that killed the other had reasonable and just reasons. However, the only exception is when death is a necessary punishment for breaking any of these rules. The only way to get away unpunished is if said angel is simply too evil and dangerous and they must prioritize capturing over killing.

### Luma Megare

Among angels, or at least angels of the middle and higher class (specifically, the warrior class of angels), disputes of honor are settled by a Luma Megare, which is Enochian for "*Angelic Duel*". Such a duel is conducted in an open-air arena that has many obstacles and structures, and it may be witnessed by spectators. The victor may spare the defeated, but it is generally looked upon as an act of weakness rather than generosity and at times even both. The contestants may have one or more "seconds", i.e., people who stand around in that person's corner of the field and may attend to their champion before and after the duel or bear them away in case they die fighting. The opening pose of the Angelic Duel is standing with back turned to the opponent with the angels praying. During this phase, both contestants then turn to face each other and perform fighting stances. The next minute, the fight begins. It is considered dishonorable for a defeated opponent who has been spared by the victor to attack from behind after an Angelic Duel is over. The Angelic Duel continues until one angel can't continue or until one of the angels concede.

#### Rules

Even during Luma Megare, angels must follow rules within the duel.

1. Once an angel is challenged, the challenge cannot be withdrawn.
2. The contesting angels must fight until only one remains standing.
3. While able to choose whether to fight in Heaven or somewhere on Earth, angels cannot fight on holy ground.
4. On Earth, their fights must be hidden from humans.
5. The dueling angels are not allowed to have outside help or interference.

## Powers

As warriors of God and agents of Fate, Angels are extremely powerful beings in the supernatural world, possessing a wide range of abilities that vary from Angel to Angel, depending on the class of the Angel. Though they are just as beholden to God as humans, Angels are perfect holy supernatural beings of divine light that were created superior to human mortals in both power and intelligence. Angels also have special abilities and auras. The powers have made their blood irresistible to humans, demons, monsters, and other supernatural creatures. As such, they are immensely powerful and wise, making them one of the most powerful supernatural beings to exist in the entirety of all creation.

### Lower-Tier Level Powers

Common powers granted to all Angels with varying levels of effectiveness.

* **Immortality**: To be added.
	+ **Agelessness**: To be added.
	+ **Invulnerability**: To be added.
	+ **Regeneration**: To be added.
* **Extreme Power**: To be added.
	+ **Power Aura**: To be added.
	+ **Angelic Possession**: To be added.
	+ **Astral Projection**: To be added.
	+ **Chronokinesis**: To be added.
		- **Enhanced Chronokinesis**: To be added.
	+ **Claws**: To be added.
	+ **Demon Immunity**: To be added.
	+ **Enhanced Condition**: To be added.
	+ **Healing**: To be added.
	+ **Cosmic Senses**: To be added.
		- **Smell**: To be added.
		- **Sight**: To be added.
			* **Celestial Perspective**: To be added.
		- **Hearing**: To be added.
	+ **Holy White Light**: To be added.
	+ **Invisibility**: To be added.
	+ **Molecular Manipulation**: To be added.
	+ **Protective Charm**: To be added.
	+ **Pyrokinesis**: To be added.
	+ **Reality Warping**: To be added.
	+ **Resurrection**: To be added.
	+ **Sacred Blood**: To be added.
	+ **Shapeshifting**: To be added.
		- **Spiritual Manifestation**: To be added.
	+ **Smiting**: To be added.
	+ **Sonic Cry**: To be added.
	+ **Soul Removal**: To be added.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: To be added.
		- **Superhuman Agility**: To be added.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: To be added.
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: To be added.
	+ **Telekinesis**: To be added.
	+ **Telepathy**: To be added.
		- **Dream Walking**: To be added.
		- **Sedation**: To be added.
	+ **Teleportation**: To be added.
	+ **Voice Mimicry**: To be added.
	+ **Wall-Crawling**: To be added.
	+ **Wings**: To be added.
		- **Flight**: To be added.
		- **Wing Blades**: To be added.
		- **Wing Shields**: To be added.

### Middle-Tier Level Powers

Abilities more commonly used by higher classes of angels, such as the Higher Angels, but a few have been used by the Middle and even Lower angels.

* **Advanced Chronokinesis**: To be added.
* **Advanced Healing**: To be added.
* **Advanced Pyrokinesis**: To be added.
* **Advanced Vessel Locking**: To be added.
* **Biokinesis**: To be added.
* **Memory Manipulation**: To be added.
* **Power Removal**: To be added.
* **Soul Reading**: To be added.

### Higher and Top-Tier Level Powers

Extremely and absolutely powerful abilities, used only by Heaven's most powerful denizens, the True Archangels and Lesser Archangels but Metatron and a select few others share at least one of these powers.

* **Nigh-Omniscience**: To be added.
* **Nigh-Omnipotence**: To be added.
	+ **Advanced Implosive Smiting**: To be added.
	+ **Electrokinesis**: To be added.
	+ **Elemental Control**: To be added.
	+ **Shapeshifting**: To be added.
	+ **Terrakinesis**: To be added.
	+ **Thermokinesis**: To be added.
	+ **Weather Manipulation**: To be added.
* **Energy Blasts**: To be added.

### Unique Powers

* **Divine Mode**: To be added.
	+ **Heavenly Arms**: To be added.
* **The Alteration of Divine Hand**: To be added.

### Abilities

* **Eidetic Memory**: To be added.
* **Heavenly Host Training**: To be added.
* **Omnilingual**: To be added.