Love may not make the world go around, but it does bring joy to those in it.
Andrealphus was a Mercurian when he was first formed. He focused on the
concept of Love when it was introduced. As an Intercessionist, he could
appreciate the powerful bond that love could form. When humans began to
understand the concept, he worked silently amongst them and encouraged love to
blossom.
Then the Morningstar came and spoke with him. The Archangel of Light taught
the Archangel of Love about the darker pleasures that could be had. The
Mercurian began to believe in Lucifer's vision for the future; he could sense
the truth behind what he was offering and he sided with the Lightbringer.
The Rebellion opened his eyes and ripped away Andrealphus' self-deception.
The hatred that spilled out between angels showed him that Lucifer offered
nothing but lies. He saw clearly that the pleasures he enjoyed and the
thoughts of using people for his own delight was wrong. And with that
knowledge came anger. Anger at being used, anger at being manipulated, and
anger with himself at putting his selfish interests over his Word.
The shriek of rage that Andrealphus let out was the very embodiment of love
that had been scorned and betrayed. Fighters on both sides stopped to hear it
as it echoed throughout the Eternal City.
And when it was done, Andrealphus stood before them with black wings and
bright silver chains that had taken other angels that day. And then he lashed
out at the fallen angels with murder in his eyes.
The Archangel of Love nearly died in that battle. Spurred on by his sense of
shame at his disgrace and his renewed love of Heaven, Andrealphus threw
himself into the worst of the fighting. When the last of the Fallen had left
Heaven, Michael found Andrealphus in a bloody heap on the ground. Without a
word, he lifted him up and carried him to the Cathedral of Love to be healed.
Andrealphus works to reinforce the positive bonds of love on Earth. Whether
love from a parent to a child, between two people in an intimate relationship,
for one's community, or for God and Heaven, he and his Servitors work hard to
teach people about selflessly pledging yourself to something other than
self-interest. And when someone feels the harsh sting of love that has died,
they teach people how to face the pain and find the strength to go on. They
also fight mercilessly against those who manipulate people with false
affection. And against demons, who stand as the rejection of the love of God,
the Servitors of Love are some of the more ruthless opponents on Earth.
Dissonance
It is Dissonant for a Servitor of Love to mistreat the humans that they
associate with. If they use humans for selfish aims or abuse the trust
that they earn, they will earn dissonance.
Choir Attunements
Seraphim (Restricted): The Most Holy in service to Love tend to work with people that devote
themselves to others (Priests, social workers, etc.). Through a
successful Resonance, they know if a person is truly dedicated to what
they are doing or if they are pursuing it for selfish aims.
Cherubim (Restricted): Andrealphus' Cherubim are among the most loving of his Servitors. They
seek out those who have been harmed by love and heal their pain through
friendship and building up trust. With a check digit of 6 on a
Resonance roll, the Cherub knows the true name of the person who caused
the attuned pain. Demons that mistreat humans have found themselves to
be the targets of enraged Cherubim.
Ofanim: Ofanim of Love are Andrealphus' messengers, go-betweens and, ahem,
'chaperones'. They add their Ethereal Forces to any resonance or skill
roll that aids or allows two lovers to communicate or meet.
Elohim: Due to the rather emotional associations with the Word of Love,
Andrealphus has few Powers in his service. Those who do serve him are
gifted with the ability to (by making a Perception roll) create a
glamour that shows a person's 'true face'. This true face will reflect
the person's inner personality and habits: good people become beautiful,
bad ones become ugly. This glamour will only be visible to one other
person (chosen when the glamour is invoked).
Malakim (Restricted): Malakim of Love can see dishonorable acts caused by abuse of trust or
love. They home in on sexual predators and child abusers like a shark
to prey.
Bright Lilim (Restricted): Andrealphus has the most Bright Lilim in his service. The Gifters see
him as a father figure who loves them deeply and they return that love
completely, something that causes the Lilim in Hell to loathe them.
They add their Celestial Forces towards invoking a Geas that furthers
the Word of Love. Making someone working long hours leave early to be
with his family, getting two friends to try reconciling their
differences, and suggesting a woman to visit her father in a nursing
home are some examples. The Geas will not force someone to love another
as love is not about compulsion.
Kyriotate (Restricted): Andrealphus' Dominations can automatically possess anyone who has died
for True Love. The target retains overt control of his or her actions
and memories, but the Kyriotate may substitute its hits (and freely use
supernatural powers, provided that said powers are used to reunite the
lovers). This possession lasts just long enough for the lovers to
reunite, say their farewells and - most importantly - kiss. Delaying
the reuniting of the lovers is, of course, dissonant...
Mercurian: Mercurians of Love can discover Soul Mates by making a resonance roll.
Use the CD to determine the information gathered: a CD of 1 will simply
indicate whether the target has a Soul Mate, while a 6 provides the name
and address...
Servitor Attunements
Cyrano: By making a Intelligence roll, the angel may 'loan' to a human his or
her target numbers in the following skills: Musical Instrument, Singing,
Savoir Faire and/or Emote (expression of emotions only). The effects
last for CD minutes. Note that the Seduction
skill is NOT lent out...
Perfumed Bower: By spending 2 Essence, the angel can transform any setting into
something highly romantic. This will result in a general plus to
reactions equal to + (the angel's Ethereal Forces). The effects last
for 4 hours.
Heart's Blood: The angel may give life force to any entity that he or she truly loves.
Any sort of hits may be replenished in this way - but the angel must
always sacrifice Soul Hits, and these Soul Hits cannot be healed short
of another use of Heart's Blood, intervention of an Archangel or a
Divine Intervention.
Distinctions
Vassal of the Loving Bond: With the expenditure of 4 Essence, the angel can cause a despondent
human to feel love and comfort strong enough to help pull them through.
The effect lasts for one hour and the angel also knows the name of
someone who would be able to help the person. The Servitors of Love use
that hour to get in contact with that person.
Friend of the Heart: For 3 Essence, the angel can touch someone who is suffering a broken
heart and learn exactly what will get them to recover. The angel will
not hesitate to use what he finds out to help the person, even if it
involves a tough love approach.
Master of Unconditional Love: At a glance, the angel can recognize any threat to any loving
relationship that they are working on developing. This is particularly
dangerous to Servitors of Factions as a few have learned to their
sorrow.
Relations
A Malakite that is a member of the Peace Faction may seem odd, but it
works well for Andrealphus. He doesn't feel animosity towards any
Archangel; any personal disagreements that he might feel towards someone
cannot overwhelm his love for them. David and Novalis are his strongest
supporters; Love between people and groups can reinforce unity and his
peaceful approach to things sits well with the Archangel of Flowers.
Dominic is wary around him. He may be a Malakite, but he sided at first
with the enemy.
Allied: David, Novalis, Christopher
Associated: Michael, Zadkiel
Hostile: No one
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