Angels

Overview
Angels are believed to be powerful beings of good that serve the celestial powers of the universe. Many different cultures and religions include angels in their mythology, but beliefs about them vary.

Angels in Spaurian culture are often depicted as being humanoid in appearance, with giant wings of white feathers; they are usually given white robes and powerful blades of some kind. If they are not shown with weapons, harps, lyres and scrolls bearing messages were often carried instead. However, older descriptions of angels in Idalidarian lore described very little about their physical appearance, recounting them only as "beings of light."

Spaurian Religion
Stemming from the lore of their ancestors the Calbournians, Spaurian mythology depicts angels as servants of the many gods of good. Angels may allegedly appear in the mortal realms as messengers or helpers from the deities of good, and if the gods will it so, they can fight as warriors.

It is generally believed that all angels are inherently good, but that it is possible for them to fall from grace and turn to evil. In the Calbournian mythos there was only ever one fallen angel, but the later mythologies of Spauria include several, all of whom served the gods of evil.

Idalidarian Lore
The Ancient Calbournians and the Fylarion Elves believe angels are higher beings in servitude to the White King; the caretaker of earth. Angels are depicted as living in Idalidar, the Shining City, being sent out into the mortal world only when and where the King wishes for them to appear.

It is said that the angels watch the comings and goings of men from above, bringing their knowledge back to the White King. It was said to be very rare for an angel to appear in the mortal world, and that when they did, they usually left a scene of shining destruction behind. The physical appearance of an angel was something to be feared by all, even those who walked on the path of good.

Modern Understanding
It is accepted by all that gods or godlike beings exist in the universe, but the traditional belief in angels is one that is not so concrete amongst the people of Glaun Encaru. Many believe in individually designated "guardian angels," asking for protection regularly; still, some don't believe in the existence of angels at all, declaring that anything the gods wish to do, they can do themselves. With celestial servants being deeply rooted in the religions of both Spauria and Fylarion, angels are unlikely to be forgotten, but the lack of angelic manifestations or experiences in modern times contributes to these beings having a purely mythical existence. Still, modern wizards and priests of the gods will not deny their possibility.