Seraphite
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Notice
This monster is from an out of date rule-set
A Celestial Monster from the Celestial Codex.
Historical Data
A Seraph (plural Seraphim) is a class of celestial being mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in Isaiah. Later Jewish imagery perceived them as having human form, and in that way they passed into the ranks of Christian angels. In the Christian Hierarchy of angels, Seraphim represent the highest rank of angels. While there are no explicit references to Seraphim in the New Testament, in the Book of Revelation (4:8) is a description clearly drawn from the Book of Isaiah, detailing a six-winged creature with eyes all around, who continually sing the praises of the Lord’s glory. The early medieval writer called Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite included Seraphim in his Celestial Hierarchy, which helped fix the fierynature of seraphim in the medieval imagination. It is here that the Seraphim are described as being concerned with keeping Divinity in perfect order, and not limited to simple holy chanting. Taking his cue from writings in the Rabbinic tradition, the Areopagite gave an etymology for the Seraphim as "those who kindle or make hot".
Amtgard Description
Seraphites, also known as the Noble Angels, are amongst the greatest Celestial being in all creation. These divine beings eat and breathe life and positive energy, and their close connection to their deities makes them very difficult to kill in simple combat. Woe unto the dark of heart who crosses paths with a Seraphite on a mission!
Garb
Regal purple robe or cape, metallic armor, feathered wings, yellow headband, red sash
Statistics
Type: Extra-Planar Mystical Humanoid
Q/M Ratio: 4/1
Armor: May wear up to 4 points (Enhanced
Weapons: Any melee (Magical)
Immunities: Control, Death, Disease, Flame, Poison, Subdual
Natural Lives: 3
Abilities & Traits
- Awe (M) (2/life)
- Enhanced Armor (T)
- Magic-Caster: Healer (T) At same level as Seraphite
- Natural Flight (T)
- Spell Mastery (T)
- Truth (Ex) (unlimited)
Vulnerabilities
Levels
- 2nd Gains Strong (T)
- 3rd Gains Banish (m) (1/life)
- 4th Gains Multi-Planar Existence (T)
- 5th Gains Mend (m) (unlimited)
- 6th Strong becomes Very Strong (T)
