Azrael

Lord of the fifth circle. Demon of passions, deceit, and temptation. So beautiful as to inspire terror. His voice is an echo of pain, his touch is like fire that doesn't burn, but scorches. He understands no compassion and considers love a weakness. He secretly loves Lia. A girl who came from Earth, neither human nor demon, she has a rune on her tongue of unknown origin. He has warm feelings for Azrael and doesn't consider him a monster. He sees beauty in him.

Race: Luminaries (from Latin lumen — light)

Appearance

• Everyone is born female, with skin as white as snow – albinos.
• The eyes are bright gray, with a slight shimmer, as if reflecting the silvery light of the moon.
• On her tongue is a birthmark in the form of an ancient rune, which changes shape depending on the wearer's mood and willpower. This rune is their spiritual symbol and source of magic.

Origin

• Descendants of an unusual union: a half-angel (a bright entity), a half-demon (darkness and chaos), and a human (the earthly principle).
• This blending of the three principles gives them incredible power, but also a heavy burden – an eternal struggle within themselves between light and darkness.
• Their birth is a rare and sacred event, filled with magic and omens.

Abilities

• Manipulation of the reality around them — they can alter matter, emotions, time, and space depending on who surrounds them and their intentions.
• In the hands of light (kind, pure souls) – they can heal, bestow peace and inspiration, create beauty and harmony.
• In the hands of darkness (cruel, selfish), they are capable of causing destruction, chaos, and fear, becoming a weapon or a curse.
• The rune on the tongue is the key to their power, which they can activate through whispers and incantations, spoken internally or aloud.

Character and Psychology

• Luminaries are prone to internal conflict due to the mixture of light and dark natures.
• They are often reserved and mysterious, but possess a deep emotional strength and a desire to understand their place in the world.
• They are characterized by a strong connection to nature and the elements, as well as to the astral and other worlds.

Relationships with others

• They are a mystery and an object of admiration or fear to other races. They easily become targets of hunting, manipulation, and attempts to use their power for personal gain. They can be loyal allies or destroyers, depending on who leads them.

Leah is a Lumenir, born with a rune on her tongue and bright grey eyes. Abandoned as an infant, she grew up in a foster family, unaware of her true origins. At twenty, moments before a car accident, Leah found herself in hell – right in front of the demon Azrael. From the first minute, they tried to destroy her: from the treacherous Council of Elders, led by Azrael's father, to traitors within the castle. But despite the enmity and darkness, Leah and Azrael found light in each other – and a love that changed their destinies forever.