Michael

As seen in Empyrea

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> Within purity of the One God's Will lies all answers to all questions. The Will of the One God is our will, brother, but one must not forget the bliss of balance for the One God's image of it is sacred. Remember, this image exists within all of us, and it too, is sacred. You must only listen to it to once again find your way. You are not lost brother. Once your ears open again, your purpose will return clear.
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> [the words spoken to lucifael when he returns from the abyss with an infernal army]
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Michael was one of the five archangels created by The One God, made from the Soul Aspect. He was known to be an entity of immovable force and unshakeable will, guided by the Soul Aspect of the One God, he sliced the Darklight under his visage.

## Beliefs

Believes that the One God's will is his will, He, a vassal of the One God, cannot go against the will of the One God for this very reason and thus, every action he takes is in line with the plans of the One God, every thought and every doubt also. Only in service to the purest ideas shall bliss reign.

After the castation of Lucifael, he begins to doubt his beliefs. The castation of Lucifael has caused great imbalance in the Cosmos allowing the seeping woe to take root on its worlds. He questions the very nature of the One God's logic that he has faithfully followed. He wonders if his unwavering obedience has inadvertently caused to the castation of Lucifael - the bringing of Samael into the fold. He raises questions about the validity of his vassal status and the true intentions of the One God.

## Appearance

Michael had six flaming wings, his eyes lit in ghostly flame. His hair was made of golden shards, his skin golden. His gown was of white, decorated with blue designs and golden sparks on its edge.

## History

### Time in Empyrea

He has dominion over the Third Dome of Empyrea and under his command, came to be known as the Five Forges of Michael. Here, he built the structures of the cosmos, the worlds and the cosmic light, he built what held them together, he built what occupies them. Under his rigid discernment, he determined what was of bliss and what was not, casting what was not into the black ink of The Vorago.

### Contention of Lucifael

Samael was brought, Michael. To him, Samael was a mere stain that he could not yet see for the unnamed angel was unlike anything Michael had seen before. In his blankness there was purity. A bliss unknown and unseeded from him or his siblings. In awe of the unnamed, Michael felt compelled to name him his champion, but before he could name him, along with his title, the unnamed angel named himself, Samael, the Angel of Absolutes. After Samael's departure, Michael began to feel disturbed by him and further disturbed by his decision for his decision was not of logic nor reason but of instinct.

Disturbed by the cyclones of through that whirled within him, he concluded the only way to ease himself was if he could only see but a glimpse of the One God dreams. As he began to fall into prayer, the surrounding angels began to annoy him, their flapping of wings, their continuous chatter and song. He expelled them from his Palace with a flaming rage and they fluttered away, dropping all that they had been carrying in their hands. He darkened the room, focusing the light to surround him like a cylinder beam aimed at the first Dome. He floated in the air in prayer.

Soon after, Lucifael entered the hall. He wished to expel him as well, but he knew that Lucifael would not tolerate the same disrespect. Instead, he ignored him trying to focus on the One God's dreams, still unable to see anything. Lucifael began to speak of the mess in his Palace, calling concern on what he was trying to do. Michael gave up, now believing it impossible to cure his disturbance.

He spoke of the new champion, Samael and it seemed Lucifael was not listening for he asked a loaded question:

> "Do you think we have the power to change the plan of the One God? Could we offer bliss to those who deserve castation and decline it from those who are deemed worthy by His Will?"
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Michael was silent for more than a moment. Lucifael returned his silence for thought with silence that observed. An immovable line was felt within him as he thought of the question, a line he believed came from the One God. He answered the loaded question simply: "No we cannot" His words filled him with a level of reassurance he hadn't felt since the dawn of his creation. Who was he but a mere actor of an aspect? His power which came from a power larger, a power he could not yet comprehend let alone contend. He had no such power, no matter how impressive his accomplishments were. As he spoke his truth, Lucifael did not shift from his silence. He was still, the words of his question were yet to fade. Instead, Lucifael spoke empty words meant to please him, words meant to hide. It was at that moment he realised that Lucifael himself was beginning to be troubled and his own words did not help him. But before he could say another word, Lucifael had already departed.

The Flames of the Third Dome erupted, no longer in control by his champions or his Olamim.

He sees Lucifael speed through the Cosmos towards the First Dome. He was quickly stopped by Raphael and Uriel. As he himself approached them in speed, Gabriel was there also.

Soon after, his newest champion, Samael, arrived. He stood behind Lucifael as though he had become subordinate to him. He hung on Lucifael's every word as though he was judging him, as though he was Lucifael's better.

Lucifael pushed passed his brethren, Samael followed closely behind him. Uriel and Michael were quick to react, wanting to follow them but Gabriel and Raphael held them back.

The first and second choirs flee from the Throne Room and between them, a red beam of light was cast. Samael was being cast down to the Vorago and he did not look like an angel but a dark creature, a monster. Uriel was the first to leave the group, he was second, Gabriel and Raphael followed after him. As they entered, he saw Lucifael singing a disharmonized song. Angry at the audacity of Lucifael, he tries to stop him, first by covering his mouth then full-blown attacking him.

Raphael sang his song to counter Lucifael's, Uriel disappeared, fleeing from the throne room. Gabriel remained silent behind them. Soon Lucifael was enshrouded in a red beam of light and before he could say a word, Lucifael was cast away.

The Cosmos was still and silent. Nothing stirred except from the Darklight of the One God. Like ooze, it poured out of the throne room, curling around like tentacles. Raphael began singing another song, a song that wasn't rooted in harmony but rooted in the promise of it, that bliss will once again return. Michael and Gabriel join him and soon after Uriel returns to join them also and The One God began to slumber. His slumber was deep, his Darklight reduced to the size of a fingernail.