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Archangels

The Archangels of Wisdom, Justice, Hope, and Fate

Archangels are angels of elevated power and/or status.

Lore[]

"Like musical notes in a grand chorus, angels are the manifestation of the Arch’s intrinsic harmony. The purest expressions of this harmony were my brethren, the archangels."

- Tyrael(src)

All angels are manifestations of the Crystal Arch's instrinsic harmony. Archangels are the purest expression of this harmony.[1] Each archangel represents one of the five virtues of Anu (valor, wisdom, justice, hope, fate) in its purest form. Archangels emerged at the dawn of angelkind, and the purest among them formed the Angiris Council.[2]

Visually, archangels appear with more wings and stand more powerful than their normal kin and have been seen to wear far more intricate and individualized armor.[3] Their armor is a manifestation of their own spirit.[4] The weapon of an archangel is among the few means by which the Worldstone could be cloven.[5][6]

Archangels believe in fate, or destiny—the sense that all things are "written" and therefore knowable.[7]

Some archangels have been worshiped by mortals. Archangels who accept this worship also expect fear from their faithful, and threaten dire punishment if Man should consort with demons.[8]

Known Archangels[]

Angiris Council[]

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The Archangel Tyrael

The original membership of the Angiris Council included a total of five archangels over time, each representing an aspect of Anu:

Other Archangels[]

References[]

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