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HomelandAurora Fields |
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CultureAround Varlonan, these are the typical aspects of this race's lifestyle preferences.Weapons: Magic. They some angels will brandish weapons blessed by their God in the name of that Deity's cause, most fall back on magic or a cause to not fight at all. Armor: Cloth. Their wings are delicate and their bodies typically more frail than others, so they need to have as much mobility as they can. Currency: Since they must blend into the cultures they are protecting or guiding, they have to adapt to the local culture's currency and ways in order to get the goods they need. Diet: Omnivore. They prefer not to eat meat, as it takes the life of a creature, but plants are said to have spirits too in some cultures, so the angels diet varies depending on their motives and where they are located at the time. Attire: Light and soft. Because of their frail bodies, they can only wear materials that give easy movement of their body, just like armor. Special tailoring is often needed to allow freedom of their wings. You'll almost always seem them with a visible brand of their deity however, declaring openly who they follow. Environment: Skies, Cities. |
RelationshipsPartners: Angels are very strict about being partner specific. Once they settle down, it is typically for eternity. Some rumor that when one partner dies... the other will never seek love again. They greatly treasure marriage.Friends: Since Angels are very busy creatures, tending to the tasks of the Gods and the aid of their fellowships, they have a hard time building solid friendships. This does not mean however that they don't want to. An Angel generally needs friends who can be understanding and supportive of their way of living. Though it is difficult to keep a friendship with them, you'll be a treasured part of their life at heart. Foe: The enemy of an Angel is typically ignored. Since they are creatures of peace, or solidarity, an enemy is just not worth an Angel's time to deal with. It is hard to be the enemy of an Angel, since they are always trying to aid others; though it has been known to happen. Angels will either try to mend broken bridges with those they don't like, or they will simply ignore and avoid them. Children: Angels are sensitive and frail. They are also hunted by quite a few predators, so when they birth children, it is done in seclusion... usually returning to their homeland in the Aurora Fields to give birth. Angel children are often nicknamed Cherubs by others due to their tiny wings and awkward flying in youth. Territory: Most prefer to stay in the skies as often as possible, but when on the ground, they do their best to live peacefully. Respect, faith, and support are the main values of most angels, whether they are ascended, fallen, or inbetween. Their homes are modest, often with few personal possessions since they do not like to be "tied down" to any particular place. |
HistoryIt is said that the dragons were the first race to inhabit Varlonan; but it is also thought that the angels may have actually been the first race in existence. Guarding the skies and entrance to the God's domain, angels roam proud and free. Not everyone believes in the Gods, but angels do. Undeniable to them, they were created by and serve the Gods. Beautiful, agile, and magical in nature. Who can deny the existence of Gods when perfection and beauty such as an angel can stand before them?History states that angels descend to the surface world whenever there is need for healing, guidance and peace. Good in nature, often even pure, they are usually healers or teachers. Whenever they are offered more than is necessary to live, they refuse or donate the excess wealth. They live by needed means only, and rarely hold to material possessions, especially those that are rare or worth a lot of gold. As the messengers of the Gods, they find no need to tie themselves to the surface world more than necessary. Not all angels are good, though those that have abandoned the heavens to remain on the surface (referred to as the 'Fallen') are more susceptible to the temptations of evil than their sky soaring brethren. Once an angel has fallen from grace, they are branded an outsider and shunned by the 'Blessed' (non-fallen angels.) Even the Gods turn their back on these poor souls... though they are not cast to the underworld like the demons were, perhaps a show of mercy and pity by their creators. While the Blessed are recognized easily by the shining light of their Halo rings, the Fallen's halo warps similar to that of the demons, turning into a thorn-wrap on their head where the halo would have been. Their wings lose the brilliance and shine they once had, become dull colors or sometimes blotchy and patched. Since they are shunned and have lost their God, the 'Branded' marking appears on their face to declare them outcast, and the color drains from their eyes as a reflection of their anger or sadness, turning pure black. | |
