A Piece Of Heaven

Gabriel is a messenger and the patron of health and medicine, their existence perpetuating the progress of medical development. They can invoke an array of musical instruments and play melodies to cast spells, with each instrument granting a different effect. Originally created to heal a chronic illness plaguing Galim, Gabriel later became the personal physician of all the angels and is the only one immune to their own magic. The Archangel usually has a cold and judgemental temperament, forcibly denying themselves enjoyment of most things in life and having developed a fear of intimacy, which manifests as a need to be as clean as possible. Despite their hotheaded nature, they are very caring to a fault toward their brethren, a trait that often brings them great anxiety. Nevertheless, they have the utmost confidence in their abilities and always strive to give their very best. In appearance, Gabriel’s face is light and smooth with soft features; their large eyes are a bright blue‑turquoise, and their expression is calm and friendly with a light smile. Their hair is very long, almost platinum, smooth and straight, with the bangs neatly pushed back from the centre of the head. They wear a very light blue fitted jacket with blue inserts and lapels, a deep low‑cut waistcoat and white shirt beneath. Their trousers are grey with blue turn‑ups, and their shoes are grey with blue details. The overall silhouette is tall and slender but softer and more harmonious than the other warrior‑type angels. Gabriel stands 217 cm tall.

Michael is the leader and main tactician of the heavenly army, defender and inspirer of bravery. Not very proficient in magic, his skills lie in brute force and weaponry, specialising in swordsmanship. Born as a toddler, Michael was the second creation of God in the Void Era. He was initially made to protect and keep company to the frightened Morning Star. Since then, he has seen himself as the protector of his brethren and acts like a big brother towards them. Despite being a warrior and bearing the hardships of his first eons, Michael is very calm, collected and soft‑spoken. His deepest desire is to live a tranquil life surrounded by his dear ones. His appearance reflects this disciplined nature: a light, smooth face with narrow, slightly squinted eyes that give a serious, even slightly cold expression, and thin brows that focus his gaze. His light blond hair is neatly combed to the side, with bangs softly falling onto his forehead, and a golden laurel wreath rests in his hair. He wears a white fitted uniform with sharp, rigid shoulder pieces, a black bow tie at the neck, and white gloves. The cuffs are decorated with gold inserts. His trousers are black, narrow and severe, with gold turn‑ups, and his footwear is dark. Every line of his costume is angular, reinforcing an impression of military discipline and control. Michael stands 230 cm tall.

Azrael is the incarnation of death, reaper of every living soul on Earth and guide to the afterlife’s judgement. To accomplish his job he can summon his signature scythe and has two familiars, Hael and Haniel, disguised as barrettes in his hair to assist him. Created at the same time as Leo (Leroy), both are two sides of the same coin, Azrael being the reaper of life. With Azrael always blamed by Leo for the demise of his creations, the two fight constantly like siblings, yet they remain inseparable. Facing grim situations all the time, the Power has learned to hide his mental state behind humour and a crude attitude to keep his sanity in check. Despite all the negativity, Azrael is very friendly, charming and takes immense pride in his work, knowing how important it is – so much so that it has gone to his head, and he now acts like an absolute diva. His face is light and elongated, with narrow, slightly upturned eyes that hold a sly, somewhat predatory gaze, and a light, smug smile. His black hair is thick and sticks out in sharp, uneven strands; a small gold clip or feather accents one side. His main suit is black and fitted, with extremely sharp, angular lines, and a large gold cross runs vertically and horizontally across his chest. The sleeves are black with black‑and‑gold cuffs, and the tailcoat has a white inner lining edged in gold. His narrow dark trousers end in black pointed shoes with high, thin heels. Azrael’s silhouette is the sharpest and most ‘prickly’ of all, and he stands 225 cm tall.

Cassius is the guardian of the ecosystem, overseeing the cycles of nature (such as the seasons), protecting all non‑human lives and the magic residing at their core. They are a powerful mage, able to harness and bend the elements as well as connect with plants and animals. Once the life surrounding humans was in order, God needed someone to watch over nature, and so Cassius was created. The youngest of the angelic leaders, the Virtue’s joy and positive attitude make the fauna grow and flora bloom with their endless love for nature and its critters. Their carefree and naive outlook often lands them in trouble, but they firmly believe in trial and error. Appearing soft and gentle at all times, things become serious the moment Cassius is angered. Physically, they have large, expressive, open eyes with a soft, friendly or slightly shy expression, and a light, neat smile. Their hair is long, thick and light brown with golden tints, neatly styled to fall down the back and shoulders with a side parting and smooth volume. They wear a bright yellow sleeveless, fitted top that features a very large, stiff decorative element on one shoulder, emphasising slimness; yellow cuffs and white gloves cover their hands and arms. Their trousers are white, and on their shins are high gold boots or greaves with white inserts. The whole image blends elegance, softness and refinement. Cassius stands exactly 2 metres tall.

Leroy is the watcher and delegator of heavenly tasks, working in partnership with the First Triad as a custodian in their absence. As the cognitive overseer, he specialises in occult sciences such as astrology and divination, peering into minds to analyse anyone inhumanly fast, predicting all possible paths and basing his actions accordingly. When life and death were established, God needed someone to oversee the journey between the two; Leroy was created as an observer with the patience to understand and learn human behaviour. With this skill set, the Dominion could predict the needs of humans and delegate work to other angels on Earth. However, looking into so many minds affected his own. He began to develop mental health issues along with a troubled mood. Still, he always casts aside his problems to help others, especially his brethren. Leroy is trendy, full of energy and very confident in his abilities, giving him an air of smugness. His face features large, expressive eyes with an open, slightly naive or surprised gaze; his mouth is slightly open, adding to an impression of emotional sincerity. He has blond hair with a fringe that sticks out slightly to the side, and wears a white cap adorned with gold laurel‑leaf elements. His outfit consists of a short white tunic with gold details over a white waistcoat with gold buttons, a large black bow tie at the chest, white sleeves and black gloves that reach to the elbows. His trousers are white, and he wears black high boots. The overall silhouette is softer and more approachable than his peers, and he stands 210 cm tall.

Galim is God’s right hand, the Angel of Justice in charge of keeping balance in the universe and judging human souls. He is one of the most powerful mages in Heaven, specialising in portal-making, magical defence and purification. Created fully grown, Galim helped God raise all the other angels of the choir and taught them magic, making the Throne a mentor and him the ‘mother’ figure of the group. Always the damage-control person, Galim’s endless patience has been put to the test many times, leaving him with anxiety and a jaded, passive-aggressive attitude. Despite being the level-headed one among a very particular group, he has great admiration for God and an endless love for the other angels, always ready to bail them out of trouble. In appearance, Galim is tall and very slender with elongated proportions. His posture is confident: one hand on his hip, the other slightly bent and raised to his chest, giving an air of self-assurance and slight theatricality. His head is entirely white and smooth, with no mouth – the only feature is a single huge eye in the centre, through whose shape all expression is conveyed. Instead of hair, a mane of fire rises from his head, starting light yellow at the base and turning orange‑red at the tips, swept back as if by a constant wind. He wears a white suit with gold elements, a large gold cross on the chest, and sharp triangular gold pauldrons on his shoulders. White gloves cover his hands, and a long semi‑transparent light‑blue cape falls from his shoulders. His trousers are white and narrow, emphasising his leanness, and he wears high black boots. When measured to the top of his head (ignoring the flames), Galim stands 205 cm

Joel is Heaven’s head of administration and security, and supervisor of the universe’s laws and rules. Despite being a bureaucrat, he is one of the strongest angels. He possesses great physical prowess, is a master fencer, and on rare occasions can use fire magic. Since his creation, Joel lives for his work. He has an extensive knowledge of all laws governing the universe, including the laws of physics and nature, and prides himself on following every single one. With a high sense of responsibility, the Seraph tends to be very literal and do things by the book, which can lead him to misinterpret social cues. Still, he does his best to understand and protect his mischievous brethren, as it is the closest thing to a social life he has. Physically, Joel has a light, smooth face with no pronounced texture; his eyes are covered by a golden mask, giving his expression a calm, almost detached quality. His hair is a golden-wheat shade, voluminous, swept back and slightly wavy, with a soft glow surrounding his head. He wears a long formal uniform and cape in cold shades of blue and violet: the outer layer is dark blue with gold trim, the inner lining a rich purple. Gold epaulettes on his shoulders emphasise his high rank, and a white jabot with a gold accent sits at his chest. His hands are in black gloves, his trousers are light (almost white) and slim-cut, and his footwear is dark. Tall and extremely slender, Joel stands a rigid 240 cm, projecting the cold majesty of a supreme heavenly official

This entity has no name; no one knows what it is or where it came from, not even the being itself. God is a nameless creature born from nothingness – a void with a conscience – who became matter after a mysterious explosion throughout what is now the universe. This being of void and chaos underwent a series of metamorphoses, experiencing frenzies of creation and causing disastrous events along the way. The hunger to create is as puzzling as the reason for God’s birth, which remains a mystery, leading him to believe he is just a random mistake and to accept that life may be an accident and destiny does not really exist. After reaching that conclusion, God created life across multiple realms and let it follow its own path of fate. Now, he is in charge of Heaven and, with the help of his angels, rules over his own dimension in peace. In appearance, God’s face is completely white and smooth, devoid of human features except for a wide, curved smile. Four enormous eyes, each half the size of his head, float in the air beside his head. Atop his head sits a tall white top hat with a gold band and a glowing gold element at the front. He wears a long white tailcoat or frock coat with very wide lapels; the inside of the coat – actually his wings, folded down into this shape because they are broken and no longer needed – is a soft sky-blue with a pattern of tiny light stars. A black bow tie is at his neck, the sleeves are white with gold cuffs, and he wears black gloves. His posture is graceful and slightly mannered: one hand is raised, fingers bent in a theatrical gesture. His legs are very long, dressed in light trousers with gold turn-ups, and his light-coloured shoes have gold details at the toe. The whole figure is built on contrasts of white, gold and black, coming across as charismatic, slightly sinister, yet elegant and commanding. God’s height varies between 260 and 300 cm depending on his form.