Powerful Celestials

  In a plane, equal distance from The Prime Materia as The Demonic Steppes rest powerful Celestials, mainly the Celestial Princes.  

Parabos

Celestial Prince
Artwork by meltricate
Domain(s): Celestial Conclave, Law
Symbols: Wheel of Eyes
Followers: Celstials, Demi-Celestials
Other Names: Lawbringer, Lawgiver, the Supreme Prince, the Wheel of Eyes One Thousand Ages Tall, the Judge

Influence

Parabos has influence over all of the Celstial Conclave and Demi-Celestials.  

Rituals

Hymn of Equal Scales: In which a set of weights, their value recorded from the previous prayer, is first placed lit and burned for the duration of the sung, celestial prayer, using weights to even the scales before lighting the candle, during the prayer and ritual, and finally after, before removing the candle first and then the weights. After the hymn is sung, people generally say their peace to the deity. This gives a plus five in the roll to contacting Parabos, and its preferred method of receiving prayers.   Parabos' Battle Hymn: To be used in the most desperate of battles only. This celestial song does not require any altar, but unless you're in a truly desperate scenario, it will not work. The song takes twelve emotes to fully sing, but one can sing it while doing other things.   Invocation of Lawbringers: Uttered in courts, usually by judges before judgements are passed, but it can also be spoken in ritual to try to make connection with Parabos. It is a poem to Parabos, beseeching it to give the speaker some of its wisdom.   Like all celestials, Parabos speaks almost entirely in signs, almost never giving answers in absolute. One must interpret the will of the celestials in most part...  

Artifacts

Parabos rarely gives out artifacts, when he does they solely exist to carry out his will and then return to his side.  

History

The source of the Celestial Princes, who later became the craftsmen of creation was the Great Dragon of Creation, an ancient and primordial being who transcended time, space, and reality. Before there was nothing and nothing was blissful. However, the Great Dragon sought purpose and love, to give him comfort in his eternity and share in it with him. From his form, he created the Celestial Princes who possessed the ability to shape something from nothing, each designed with their own purpose to play in creation.   The first of the Princes he crafted was Parabos, to lead those that would come after him. To regulate the other Celestials with their ability to create from nothing. For him, the Creator Dragon shed the smallest part of himself and created the first Demi-Primordial.   The universal truths went on edge one day, and throughout the beckoning universe, the Cataclysm left all that would be known entirely different. The oldest of Celestials remember this time as when Parabos began to sink deeper into his want for control over the Celestial Conclave and those who would call it home. Since then he declared himself the Supreme Prince and increased the amount of survivance he had over Demi-Celestials and Celestials alike.  

Treida

Celestial Prince
Artwork by @SereneNocturne
Domain(s): Life
Symbols: Winged Mouths
Followers: Celestials, Demi-Celestials
Other Names:the Creator of Life, the Holy Light, the Winged Mouths

Influence

Treida has influence over life both in the Celestial Conclave and the Prime Materia.  

Rituals

Ritual of Treida's Favour: By far, the most fun of all of the Celestial Conclave's rituals. A dance, usually slow, though some groups do different types of dances. Regardless, a dance performed before an altar, devoted to Treida, counts as a ritual to Treida. Church services to Treida almost always either start, conclude, or both, with a dance. Gives a plus two to the roll to contact.   The Ritual of Lifegiving: Generally done either during a birth, within a phase of a birth, or during the after party. Doing this ritual requires one merely bow their heads over the newborn with a symbol of Treida in hand, and earnestly speaking your message.   The Ritual of Lifegrowing:The final, and most simple ritual, is to grow a plant at the altar, and to water it and speak to it as if one were speaking directly to Treida, saying her name or aliases three times to attempt to summon her. It must be a plant you personally have grown from a seed, resulting in many altars becoming somewhat overgrown. Trimming and manicuring the plant also counts. Gives a plus two to the roll to contact.   Like all celestials, Treida speaks almost entirely in signs, almost never giving answers in absolute. One must interpret the will of the celestials in most part...  

Artifacts

Treida does not give out permanent artifacts often, instead she grants one of her living creations for a time.  

History

The source of the Celestial Princes, who later became the craftsmen of creation was the Great Dragon of Creation, an ancient and primordial being who transcended time, space, and reality. Before there was nothing and nothing was blissful. However, the Great Dragon sought purpose and love, to give him comfort in his eternity and share in it with him. From his form, he created the Celestial Princes who possessed the ability to shape something from nothing, each designed with their own purpose to play in creation.   The second of the Princes he crafted was Trerida and she was gifted with the ability to create life from nothing, an ability he gave along with the personality of love for life. When it was decided to create the Demi-Celestials it was Treida who played the main part. She looked forward to the most dominant empire which would ever exist on the face of Gaia - The Gravicans and molded the Empyreans to be after them. The Drakofrys were molded after a percived friend of Trerida, Lacerta as she looked to the sun that gave the life she created warmth.   Treida has spent most of her time managing the Winged Garden, the creations on it and her general duties to the entire Celestial Conclave. One of her unoffcial duties has been to maintain the calm between her two brothers. Besides these things she has simply created life both plants and animals. Her most notable creation over the time of her life is the Pegasus and the horns that call them.  

Phalsarm

Celestial Prince
Artwork by Legend of the Cryptids
Domain(s): Knowledge, Truths
Symbols: Abstract Three-headed Dragon
Followers: Celestials, Demi-Celestials (Drakofrys specifically)
Other Names: the Giver of Knowledge, the Truth-Builder, Three-headed Dragon

Influence

Phalsarm has influence over Truths, magic and knowledge both in the Celestial Conclave and the Prime Materia. Drakofry look to him fondly, and thus he interacts and exerts his influene on them more.  

Rituals

Journal Keeping:Phalsarm's most well known ritual is writing one's thoughts for the day in a journal, and detailing what lesson one could take from the day's events. After doing this, a prayer to phalsarm may be offered. If something particularly valuable was learned that day, you can get up to a plus five on your roll to contact Phalsarm.   Learner's Cant: Typically spoken before a lesson, most often by students being led in the cant by their teacher. Though this usually does not actually draw Phalsarm, it is said that it enjoys watching people learn. It can also be performed before an altar to attempt to establish communications.   Ritual of Guidance: A very specific ritual. One must burn a torch, completely out and use its ash and a bit of water to paint a perfect circle. After meditating within the circle over the answer to your question, usually a very specific and straightforward message, sometimes Phalsarm will answer with a bit of guidance to help your way.   Like all celestials, Phalsarm speaks almost entirely in signs, almost never giving answers in absolute. One must interpret the will of the celestials in most part...  

Artifacts

Phalsarm does not give out permanent artifacts often, instead he grants knowledge of powerful Truths for a time.  

History

The source of the Celestial Princes, who later became the craftsmen of creation was the Great Dragon of Creation, an ancient and primordial being who transcended time, space, and reality. Before there was nothing and nothing was blissful. However, the Great Dragon sought purpose and love, to give him comfort in his eternity and share in it with him. From his form, he created the Celestial Princes who possessed the ability to shape something from nothing, each designed with their own purpose to play in creation.   The third of the Princes he crafted was Phalsarm and he was gifted with the ability to create Truths from nothing, an ability he gave along with a careful personality. When it was decided to create the Demi-Celestials it was Phalsarm who gifted them their powers.   Phalsarm has spent most of his time overseeing Truth Holder, organizing its knowledge and creating Truths. His general duties to the entire Celestial Conclave include teaching and storytelling. One of his unoffcial duties has been to watch his brother Parabos and keep him in check with the knowledge at his disposal. Besides these things he simply creates handy Truths for the Conclave.  

Dreidam

Greater Celestial Beings
Artwork by @SereneNocturne
Domain(s): Flight, Arrows, and Courage
Symbols: Winged Arrows, Double Helixed Sword
Followers: Celestials, Demi-Celestials
Other Names: Prince of Flight, Arrows, and Courage

Influence

Dreidam has influence over flight, arrows and the concept of courage.  

Rituals

Ritual of Understanding: An earnest attempt to grow in understanding of something. This can have a vast array of different specifics, but must follow the general idea. Generally this attempt must take place over about half an hour or so. As such, Dreidam's temples tend to be places of quiet contemplation and learning.   The Ritual of Truth: Performed every morning, requiring a cant in celestial to ask Dreidam to lead one to the truth, or to a Truth which will help them in life. It can also be done before an altar to attempt to contact Dreidam.   The Ritual of Allies: A very prevalent ritual to pray to Dreidam is casting a friendly Truth within a church or nearby an altar of his, and praying to him afterward. This gives a plus five in the roll to contact the deity.   Like all celestials, Dreidam speaks almost entirely in signs, almost never giving answers in absolute. One must interpret the will of the celestials in most part...  

Artifacts

Dreidam’s Arrow: A double helixed sword which can only be shot from the mightest bows. Due to its architecture, it is said to be able to split whatever it hits in half.  

History

As creation began to form and the world began to take shape from below the Celestial Conclave’s domain, the Celestial Princes found that they alone could not form their domains alone and from this, the Lesser Celestials were born.   Dreidam was created to oversee the simple ability to fly but his powers extended out to things that do, such as arrows. His abilities in the last demonic war saw him given the domain of courage and ever since, the more virtuous Empyreans have deemed him a Greater Celestial Being on par with the Princes. Thus he holds sway over the affairs of Parabos and the multitude of other Celestials,   He is graceful and elegant but speaks with harsh authority. Though he has domain over flight, arrows and courage he has learned other Truths from Phalarsm while in his position as a Greater Celestial.  

Belador

Greater Celestial Beings
Artwork by Dopaprime
Domain(s): Purification, Celestial Light and Intuition
Symbols: Sideways Eye
Followers: Celestials, Demi-Celestials
Other Names: The Quick Eye

Influence

Belador has influence over light, Purification and the concept of intuition.  

Rituals

Prayer of Holy Light: The prayer of holy light requires one to intensely, and silently pray to Belador about how you could improve yourself until the holy candle, burned at the same time, flashes bright. Depending on how much one needs to change, this ritual can take quite a while.   Prayer of First Morning's Light: This prayer is done to an altar while the sun just starts to peek over the horizon. You are meant to come to a crescendo as the sun's first rays touch you, and the prayer winds down after that. This prayer, done correctly, gives a plus five in rolls to contact a deity.   The Hymn of Judgement: Usually hummed or played on an instrument, and is typically played after a battle or execution. It is meant to beseech Belador to judge the souls with a light hand and favorable eye. The hymn can also be performed before an altar to attempt to make contact with Belador.   Like all celestials, Belador speaks almost entirely in signs, almost never giving answers in absolute. One must interpret the will of the celestials in most part...  

Artifacts

Belador's artifacts come in the form of balls of Celestial light that simply light the surroundings, purify objects, creatures or land or grant the holder the best option in quick chaotic scenarios.  

History

As creation began to form and the world began to take shape from below the Celestial Conclave’s domain, the Celestial Princes found that they alone could not form their domains alone and from this, the Lesser Celestials were born.   Belador was created to oversee purification of demonic corruption. Her abilities in the last demonic war saw her given the domain of intuiton and ever since, the more virtuous Empyreans have deemed her a Greater Celestial Being on par with the Princes. Thus she holds sway over the affairs of Parabos and the multitude of other Celestials.   She is energetic and elegant yet speaks with the tone of a loving mother. Though she mainly has domain over Purification she was gifted domain over Celestial Light by Phalsarm himself.  

Sephradoir

Greater Celestial Beings
Artwork by Alex Dos Diaz
Domain(s): Souls, Daggers and Reflection
Symbols: Cracked Dagger
Followers: Celestials, Demi-Celestials
Other Names:

Influence

Sephradoir has influence over souls, daggers and the concept of reflection.  

Rituals

Ritual of Contemplation: This ritual requires meditation, for a single hour, while one's hourglass runs out of grains. The ritual starts when one turns the hourglass over anew, and lasts until the last grain of sand is gone. Ideally, one clears their mind and focuses on being for the entire duration, but many are not capable of such a feat. Regardless, done properly, this is the most common method of contacting Sephradoir. This gives a plus 2 to attempting to contact the deity.   Ritual of Homecoming: A ritual intended to direct a gaian's soul to the parts of Mevvet that will result in their souls eventually being sent to the Conclave. It is almost always done during a funeral, but the words themselves can be used at an altar to attempt contact.   Ritual of Returnal:Another ritual for Sephradoir is a blood sacrifice, done with a special luminide ritual dagger. Done properly, this only takes a few drops of blood, and represents the willingness for one's body and soul to return to the Conclave. This gives a plus 2 to attempting to contact the deity.   Like all celestials, Sephradoir speaks almost entirely in signs, almost never giving answers in absolute. One must interpret the will of the celestials in most part...  

Artifacts

Sephradoir's artifacts come in the form of daggers, usually luminide bit not always. These daggers strike at the very soul of creatures, ignoring armors or clothes or these daggers will ensure that after the person dies their soul will return to the Conclave after passing through Mevvet.  

History

As creation began to form and the world began to take shape from below the Celestial Conclave’s domain, the Celestial Princes found that they alone could not form their domains alone and from this, the Lesser Celestials were born.   Sephradoir was created by Parabos and Treida to oversee souls. Their abilities in the last demonic war saw them given the domain of reflections and ever since, the more virtuous Empyreans have deemed them a Greater Celestial Being on par with the Princes. Thus they hold sway over the affairs of Parabos and the multitude of other Celestials.   They are robotic and matter of fact, ensuring that the faithful Celestials are reborn in the Conclave and worthy souls reborn inside the plane aswell.