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The lowest of all the angelic orders, angels are tasked with delivering God's messages to humans in addition to being personal guardians. Angel has also become a generic term for any such kind of heavenly being.
In some games, usually RPGs, they have a boss of the game to be a angel or appearance of an angelic-like being.
The second of the orders of angels, archangels are tasked with strengthening the faith of mankind, heralding good news, and delivering prophecy to humans though the lower order of guardian angels. This order sometimes includes named angels like Michael and Gabriel, but they can also be seen as distinct.
The Bangsian Fantasy is a fantasy trope where famous historical or literary individuals interact within the after-life. It was named after John Kendrick Bangs who often wrote in said manner.
A term for a humanoid creature with animalistic features which can comprehend everything from slightly feral humans to savage monsters with trace amounts of anthropomorphism.
Cherubim are the second highest of the nine orders of angels. They have four heads (a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle) and four wings, and at least one guards the entrance to the Garden of Eden.
Dominions are sixth in the angelic hierarchy, named such for the authority they wrest on the lower five orders. They empower governments of God-fearing nations and teach how to chain the fleshly body to spiritual endeavors.
Duality discusses the conflict between two opposite forces and their struggle. Those two forces may also complement each other or are the two sides of a scale and must be balanced.
The second-highest known deities of the Mortal Kombat universe, under Titans.
Floating Islands are land masses (anywhere from island size to continental size) that float either by the use of magic or some other force.
Geomancers use their magic to interact with and alter nature and the world around them, destroying their enemies with the power of Mother Earth.
Abilities or objects that can only be obtained by killing a god or if gods themselves offer them to a character.
This tag is for all games and characters that deal in the concept of gods, demigods, half-gods and the like.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
Marriage is when characters, typically a pair of them, are joined in loving (or not so loving) matrimony!
Many games feature the concept of alternate dimensions. These can include the Physical, Astral, Elemental, and Ethereal among others depending on the theology. RPG's sometimes utilize these planes as the realms of gods.
Powers are the fourth in the orders of angels. They are so named because they bestow believers the ability to fight temptation and sin, and can also weaken the powers of demons.
The third of the orders of angels, Principalities are the highest within the first of the three tripartite angelic spheres and oversee archangels and angels. They are depicted wearing crowns and wielding scepters.
A gathering of people who believe in the same higher power(s), and follow the rules laid out by the mortals chosen to be their prophets. Video games generally try to shy away from negatively portraying real religions to avoid controversy, however they make ample use of fictional in-game religions.
Seraphim are the highest of all angels and the beings closest to the seat of heaven. They have six wings, and ceaselessly sing praises to God.
Souls are the spiritual essence of living things.
Life after death, known by many names in many cultures, where the dead continue their existence forever parted from the living.
Souls of various individuals from history and mythology consigned to Hell in Dante's Inferno. Many of them can be absolved of Dante and thus allowed to leave Hell and ascend to Heaven.
Thrones are the third highest of the nine angelic orders, carrying the throne of God and channeling immense energy within their forms. They are also related to the Ophanim, bizarre wheel-like angels.
Valkyries are maidens who serve Odin. They take slain warriors to Valhalla.
Fifth in the angelic hierarchy, Virtues are employed to create miracles such as healing disease. They can also strengthen humans' patience and will bear the burdens of the weak or overworked.
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