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Originally the three layers of the world (Heaven, Surface and Hell) were separated, with the Surface and the humans being a buffer element between angels and demons - a no-man's land inhabited by beings that are just as good, as they are bad.
During a war between the angels and demons Heaven was destroyed and angels populated Surface, making it their ultimate goal to 'protect' (or control?) the humans. Mixing with the humans their offspring were now born mortal, their angelic abilities and memories of past lives only present in their wings.
The angels then specialized in different regions of service for the humans, building their hierarchy and The Council - the ruling force that follows through the education and raising of new angels, making sure they fulfill their duty and punish when needed. The core of the Council are the seven Archangels, a few Clairvoyant and some high-ranked Pure or Greys
Angels have a relative freedom of movement and action, as long as they serve the greater good, never put their interests before the humans’ and never neglect their duties. Self-sacrifice is often the worst possible crime, because it leaves the angel unable to serve and is hence selfish. The most severe punishment for egoistic actions is an eternal immobility trapped in onyx until the Council decides the powers of the trapped angel is needed and release them.
The only ones who remember the War are a few angels of the Council, some high-class demons in Hell and some high-level angels. In order to keep the low-class angels submissive the Council created the image of demons as vicious monsters, while concealing the truth about the real demons being held in the same respect as angels and being secretly protected on the Surface by them.
Nowadays the young angels are taught to hate and kill any abnormal being they see, resulting in both blind submission to the Council and unwavering belief in their own powers and righteousness. The arrogance that sprouts from that is based on the ignorance of the real demons being at least just as powerful as the angels.
The demons don’t follow a strict hierarchy, their abilities and shapes varying greatly. When an angel dies their immortal souls are passed on, but their memories are usually locked away from them, giving the children skill, but no personal experience greater than a lifetime. In comparison a demon has to spend their life in one form and when they have experienced it fully and learned all about it they participate in a ceremony. In that their bodies are cut open to possibly allow for a higher being to rise from the shell, their memories intact. Participating in the ritual is both an honour and a risk because often times the process is rushed by an impatient or greedy demon and the result isn’t a metamorphose but death.
The major difference between angels and demons is their perception of growth, development and death. Demons accept death as a necessary evil to evolution and to making their offspring stronger; angels deny and resent it, clinging to the idea of eternal selfless perfection.
The demons populating the Surface are mostly mutated/ infected humans (vampires, werewolves). The real demons, the ones in Hell are usually fairly pacifistic and noble. They vary greatly in shape and size and their social structure is divided in clans and kingdoms. The relationship between them and the Council are complicated, because before the War the interactions were much more intense and the prejudices much less. The angels who remember the war mostly respect them but prefer to keep them at a convenient distance from their new territory.
Humans are the in-between race that could easily be affected by demonic influence (like vampirism or hypnosis), but that is much less familiar to either of the two other races and much more unpredictable. They are considered God’s favorites and as such are a race to fight to obtain. Angels’ attitude towards them is that of a mother and a silly child that needs guidance and protection. Demons, on the other hand, who believe more in individuality, are enchanted by them and want to explore, influence or learn from them.
Yet the battle for dominance isn’t over. Demonic infections plague the humans and angels are starting to feel more and more at home in a place where they don’t belong. Hell’s anger rises at the injustice and Hell’s Gate is cracking. The Gatekeeper – Melody, the highest demon, needs it fixed but is unable to complete the task. Hell’s demons start entering Surface, each with their own agenda.
During a war between the angels and demons Heaven was destroyed and angels populated Surface, making it their ultimate goal to 'protect' (or control?) the humans. Mixing with the humans their offspring were now born mortal, their angelic abilities and memories of past lives only present in their wings.
The angels then specialized in different regions of service for the humans, building their hierarchy and The Council - the ruling force that follows through the education and raising of new angels, making sure they fulfill their duty and punish when needed. The core of the Council are the seven Archangels, a few Clairvoyant and some high-ranked Pure or Greys
Angels have a relative freedom of movement and action, as long as they serve the greater good, never put their interests before the humans’ and never neglect their duties. Self-sacrifice is often the worst possible crime, because it leaves the angel unable to serve and is hence selfish. The most severe punishment for egoistic actions is an eternal immobility trapped in onyx until the Council decides the powers of the trapped angel is needed and release them.
The only ones who remember the War are a few angels of the Council, some high-class demons in Hell and some high-level angels. In order to keep the low-class angels submissive the Council created the image of demons as vicious monsters, while concealing the truth about the real demons being held in the same respect as angels and being secretly protected on the Surface by them.
Nowadays the young angels are taught to hate and kill any abnormal being they see, resulting in both blind submission to the Council and unwavering belief in their own powers and righteousness. The arrogance that sprouts from that is based on the ignorance of the real demons being at least just as powerful as the angels.
The demons don’t follow a strict hierarchy, their abilities and shapes varying greatly. When an angel dies their immortal souls are passed on, but their memories are usually locked away from them, giving the children skill, but no personal experience greater than a lifetime. In comparison a demon has to spend their life in one form and when they have experienced it fully and learned all about it they participate in a ceremony. In that their bodies are cut open to possibly allow for a higher being to rise from the shell, their memories intact. Participating in the ritual is both an honour and a risk because often times the process is rushed by an impatient or greedy demon and the result isn’t a metamorphose but death.
The major difference between angels and demons is their perception of growth, development and death. Demons accept death as a necessary evil to evolution and to making their offspring stronger; angels deny and resent it, clinging to the idea of eternal selfless perfection.
The demons populating the Surface are mostly mutated/ infected humans (vampires, werewolves). The real demons, the ones in Hell are usually fairly pacifistic and noble. They vary greatly in shape and size and their social structure is divided in clans and kingdoms. The relationship between them and the Council are complicated, because before the War the interactions were much more intense and the prejudices much less. The angels who remember the war mostly respect them but prefer to keep them at a convenient distance from their new territory.
Humans are the in-between race that could easily be affected by demonic influence (like vampirism or hypnosis), but that is much less familiar to either of the two other races and much more unpredictable. They are considered God’s favorites and as such are a race to fight to obtain. Angels’ attitude towards them is that of a mother and a silly child that needs guidance and protection. Demons, on the other hand, who believe more in individuality, are enchanted by them and want to explore, influence or learn from them.
Yet the battle for dominance isn’t over. Demonic infections plague the humans and angels are starting to feel more and more at home in a place where they don’t belong. Hell’s anger rises at the injustice and Hell’s Gate is cracking. The Gatekeeper – Melody, the highest demon, needs it fixed but is unable to complete the task. Hell’s demons start entering Surface, each with their own agenda.
Heaven
The ruins of the once majestic angelic liar still stands, but is now deserted.
The only remaining inhabitants are the Arch-Angels, although you could occasionally catch glimpse of the Council or a visiting Miracle or Clairvoyant.
Surface
The Surface was historically considered a no-man's land, protected by Gates that sealed danger away. Now that Heaven's Gate has collapsed and Hell's Gate is breaking, the Surface is quickly turning into a battlefield and everything humans worked to create is under threat of destruction.
Hell
The harsh desert that is Hell presents all kinds of trials to its inhabitants, from boiling heat to freezing cold. It is a place where angels or humans can barely survive and one demons call their home.