The Archangels of Wisdom, Justice, Hope, and Fate
Archangels are chief angels of higher rank with far greater spiritual power than an ordinary angel. 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.[1] Their armor is a manifestation of their own spirit.[2]
Archangels believe in fate, or destiny—the sense that all things are "written" and therefore knowable.[3]
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.[4]
Known Archangels
Angiris Council
The original membership of the Angiris Council included a total of five archangels over time, each representing an aspect of Anu:
- Auriel, Archangel of Hope
- Imperius, Archangel of Valor
- Itherael, Archangel of Fate
- Malthael, Archangel of Wisdom (became the Angel of Death, killed in the Pandemonium Fortress)
- Tyrael, Archangel of Justice (now the mortal Aspect of Wisdom, stripped of archangel status by the Council[5])
Other Archangels
The Archangel Tyrael
- Hadriel
- Inarius (fallen angel, imprisoned and tortured by Mephisto for all eternity)
- Izual (fallen angel, corrupted by the Prime Evils)
- Yaerius