Serra Angel

The creation of angels is a complex and mysterious process, and little of it is understood by the world at large. These powerful beings are born into the world in a burst of radiant light and warmth, given a purpose from the moment of their creation. To defend a source of good and purity, to engage in combat with the forces of darkness- the reasons for the birth of an angel are many and varied. Angels are most frequently born at the will of a god, as most deities are the only thing strong enough to create an angel. For no god is this more true than Serra, a divine figure that thousands turn to for holy protection, and said to be the source of creation for hundreds of different angels.   Born of Serra An angel created by the divine will of the goddess Serra is referred to, rather predictably, as a Serra angel. But for such an angel, their source of creation is a point of immense pride. Few deities offer the same level of protection which Serra grants to her worshipers, and this fosters an intense belief in the ideals that the religion of Serra preaches. But for many, standing for what is right, protecting the weak and the innocent, and aiding those in lesser fortunes hardly require intense spiritual dedication. Because of this, the religion of Serra is popular among the common people, and it tends to spread quickly wherever it is introduced.   Blessings of the Light Perhaps because Serra angels are created so frequently, most tend to be weaker than the average angel. Their blows hold less divine power behind them, and they are more easily injured than other divine creatures. But make no mistake, facing a Serra angel in combat is still a terrifying task, and most evil-doers who encounter one are likely to give up on the spot. Those who don’t find themselves faced with a battery of blows from enchanted longswords, thrown by a creature who moves at blazing speeds in flashes of light. A Serra angel is always on their toes, and tend to strike quickly at the few who do manage to break their defenses. Like other celestials, a Serra angel is also capable of drawing upon divine magic, but their magic holds greater focus on the defense and aid of others- another blessing for which the common people are greatly thankful, and another reason the angels are treated with such reverence.   Secrets of the Divine Though the worship of Serra is widespread, and her staunchest followers incredibly dedicated to her service, there are many who refuse to believe that Serra exists at all. At first such a claim, that a deity doesn’t truly exist, might seem incredulous. But truthfully, the existence of her angels is the only proof that Serra offers. Even the angels that serve her do so only on the Material Plane, and none have ever had contact with Serra herself. No worshipers of Serra has ever communicated with her, but despite these things, the clergy of Serra maintain their position on her divinity. Serra is known to have existed in truth at one point in time, as a powerful spellcaster, capable even of creating her own plane. But at some point after the creation of her church, Serra disappeared from history, and the angels who once knew her personally have all passed. No one knows what happened to Serra, or truthfully where the angels that claim to serve her really come from. But for some, the truth is unimportant, and the faith in goodness that Serra’s worship brings is all that matters.