18th Anael, Day of Cassiel, Hour of Gabriel 18.10.3.2.31.23 While I’ve been working on the final draft of Cherubim & Seraphim—almost done!—I took a break to update the site. There are a few new pages that relate to the Ministers of Grace universe. One includes a table on the Archangels and their rulerships. Three pages…
Category: Orders
Twelve different occupations assigned to the angels by God.
Musical Interlude #2: Joy
As I mentioned in a previous post, angels’ Keys are the core of their Graces. It’s part of what makes them immortal, and on a certain level, it operates as a guiding principle. If we humans were able to sense Graces and detect the Key beneath them, they would sound distinctly musical. Nadiel has described…
Astaroth’s Wager, the Conclusion (Really!)
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part XVI. The police were there, and they were asking questions about what had happened. They wanted to know why the stove hadn’t been repaired. They wanted to know why Thomas hadn’t been at the office when they called. They wanted to know why his wife and infant child were still…
Astaroth’s Wager, Part XI
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part X. “Now that I’ve eliminated the angel and the Nephil in the mix, I can get down to business,” Astaroth declared. “You know, you could easily have this entire wager sewn up by tomorrow,” Svipul said. “Absolutely not. The true destruction of hope requires the investment of time. I have…
Astaroth’s Wager, Part X
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part IX. “What will you have me do now, madam?” Caius asked. “Well—Stolas should be calming down right about now and on his way to come kill me,” Astaroth said. “I know you’re partial to the body of that Prussian primate, but it’s time to let it go. Leave it, and…
Astaroth’s Wager, Part IX
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part VIII. An ellamadus is to white magics what a grimoire is to black magics. Unlike traditional grimoires that feature spells neatly written out in books or scrolls like the Lemegeton or the Picatrix, ellamadi are more like the grimoire known as the Orrery, in that they are objects that are…
Astaroth’s Wager, Part VII
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part VI. It’s the solstice! Did you see the eclipse last night? Eclipses are always so beautiful. I watched it with Sidriel and Orifiel, a Cherub who helps me watch the Holloways. As the Apokomistis is capable of manipulating his or her appearance, most prefer to assume a human form that resembles…
Astaroth’s Wager, Part VI
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part V. Kivati had no time to waste. While Thomas Carver spilled out of the entrance of the Phelan Building, Kivati nabbed the Apokomistis in pursuit and transported the demon to the roof of the building. She hadn’t recognized him at first, but as soon as she had him in her…
Astaroth’s Wager, Part V
Back to Astaroth’s Wager, Part IV. All the while Astaroth, Sitri and Svipul were on their way to Market Street, Rose Nielsen was interrogating Adelaide Grayson about her betrothed. Adelaide, her mother and grandfather were beyond baffled at what had taken place. They were all struggling to accept that Rose was adamant that Thomas hadn’t…