Celestial Hebdomad
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
The Celestial Hebdomad, also known as the Seven, are the seven Angelic-paragons who steward the Seven Heavens and exemplify Heaven’s union of law and goodness. They are called tome archons in the old canons, for their governance rests upon recorded vows, living doctrine, and chartered mercy. Though not gods in the ordinary sense, their radiance and commission place them among the most potent sanctities of the Outer Planes.
The Hebdomad were subservient to the deities of Celestia, however, sometimes considered far more stronger than deities, however most classify them as such:
2 of them, are considered in raw powers and influence as Demi Power.
2 of them, are considered in raw powers and influence as Lesser Power
2 of them, are considered in raw powers and influence as Intermediate Power
The Final one, is considered in raw powers and influence as Greater Power.
Members
- Barachiel the Messenger: ruler of Lunia and coordinator of Mount Celestia's defenses should it ever be attacked.
- Domiel the Mercy-bringer: ruler of Mercuria.
- Erathaol the Seer: ruler of Venya and patron of seers and prophets.
- Pistis Sophia the Ascetic: ruler of Solania.
- Raziel the Crusader: ruler of Mertion and patron of paladins.
- Sealtiel the Defender: ruler of Jovar and charged with protecting Chronias.
- Zaphkiel the Watcher: ruler of Chronias and the Celestial Hebdomad.
Structure
The Hebdomad maintain the way of ascent through the Seven Heavens, coordinate the defense of Heaven and its pilgrim ways, adjudicate interplanar covenants, and keep the charters of mercy by which justice is tempered. Zaphkiel presides; Barachiel musters messages and defenses; Domiel holds the canon of righteous force; Erathaol charts providence; Pistis Sophia tends purification; Raziel tempers zeal to compassion; Sealtiel watches the gates, especially the luminous silence of Chronias.
History
At the dawn of mortal death, seven martyrs of law and goodness rose into Heaven and were transfigured as its first tome archons, charged to shepherd each layer. Their line became the Celestial Hebdomad. Of the first seven, only Zaphkiel endures unchanged; the other thrones have passed from martyr to martyr, each successor assuming the form, office, and burdens of the predecessor at the moment of investiture.
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