Post by ADMINISTRATOR on Oct 19, 2010 11:10:34 GMT 8
The following characters are angels of God, making them extremely powerful beings. Merely perceiving their form - even psychically - typically results in blindness, as the appearance of their natural "visage" is overwhelming; it is capable of burning an individual's eyes from their sockets, although certain "special people" are able to withstand their true appearances and voices. Angels are apparently immortal, but they can be harmed by more powerful beings (e.g. Castiel was harmed by the demon Alastair). However, they can be killed by archangels and the sword of an angel (which can be used by anyone) can also kill them. Upon an angel's death, an enormous release of energy ensues which seemingly burns the mark of the angel's wings into the ground.
Angels can become human, but doing so is the most serious crime of Heaven. By removing his or her Grace, which is a very painful process, the angel falls to Earth from Heaven and is then born to human parents. All abilities and memories of his or her angelic life are suppressed, although small amounts can be recalled instinctively in times of need, with full memory recovery requiring methods such as hypnosis. When the Grace is first removed, it also falls to Earth. If the fallen angel retrieves his or her Grace, he or she will be restored to angelic form.
Angels can become human, but doing so is the most serious crime of Heaven. By removing his or her Grace, which is a very painful process, the angel falls to Earth from Heaven and is then born to human parents. All abilities and memories of his or her angelic life are suppressed, although small amounts can be recalled instinctively in times of need, with full memory recovery requiring methods such as hypnosis. When the Grace is first removed, it also falls to Earth. If the fallen angel retrieves his or her Grace, he or she will be restored to angelic form.