The First House created by God, leaders on both sides of the rebellion, the Devils affinity is for radiance, enabling them to command mortal and Elohim alike, as well as having power over fire.

Powerful, charming leaders.

Favored Attributes Intelligence, Presence, Manipulation

House Lore: Lore of the Celestials, Lore of Flame, Lore of Radiance

Visages

Bel, the Visage of the Celestials is one of the Apocalyptic Forms available to the Fallen, specifically those of the House of Namaru (Devil).

The Bel are winged creatures of radiant beauty, with the commanding presence of a prince of creation. The Bel use their images as forms of inspiration and sometimes fear. If they become consumed with Torment, their splendor turns into a truly monstrous opposite, with red-scaled skin, horns, and leathery wings. A High-Torment Bel tends to reflect the lack of civilized control they have over their form; natural weaponry is a common reflection of their dark side.

Those who wore the Visage of Bel served as the leaders of angels and director of Faith in heaven. The Bel served as managers of projects, generals of armies, and even as disciplinarians for God. Many of the Bel preferred to take the forms of immaterial concepts such as light and sound; these ideas carried through when the Bel were forced into more material Visages as the world fell down around them.

Image: These Devils are luminous, lordly angels, radiating divine grandeur and authority. Their skin literally glows, possessing an aura of golden light that shifts in intensity with their moods. Their eyes blaze with the cold light of the stars. Despite their actual appearance, these Fallen seem to tower over everyone around them.

Torment: As the Bel lose themselves to their dark nature, their authority remains as strong as ever, but the glow that suffused them dims to a sullen red as scales cover their skin. Their wings turn leathery, and their eyes become as black as the void. Where once they were noble, they are now a tyrant.

(Bel is a title in ancient Sumerian mythology, that means Lord or Master and is used primarily to refer to gods.)

Nusku, the Visage of Fire is one of the Apocalyptic Forms avaliable to the Fallen, specifically those of the House of Namaru.

The Nusku are wreathed in half-illusory flames and generally exhibit the splendour of fire, with sun-bright eyes and a palpable aura of heat. Nusku are immune to fire damage as well. Nusku also tend to burn hot and fast in their personality, reflecting their chosen Visage, with no room for compromise and a fanatical devotion to any causes they dedicate themselves to. High-Torment Nusku become sullen embers, treacherous like lava with a thin crust of cool rock; their personalities become withdrawn, only flaring up suddenly during emotional rises.

The Nusku, for all their destructive powers, were surprisingly versatile in their creative capabilities. The stars, the sun, and lighting were all created by the Nusku, though the actual control of these objects passed to the Neberu and the Lammasu. The Nusku also helped the Bel kindle "fires of Faith" in humans, as well as teaching the humans to harness the powers of fire once the Rebellion began.

Image: These demons reveal themselves in a blaze of yellow-orange light. Their skin glows with the brilliance of the sun. Open flames flare brightly in

their presence and seem to bow toward their master as the flames are drawn to the divinity in their midst. Their eyes appear as burnished gold, and when angered, the Nusku radiate palpable waves of heat from their massive bodies.

Torment: As the Nusku become consumed by their demonic nature, their skin turns black like smoke and seems to seethe with patterns of molten red that pulse with the demon's beating heart. Their eyes glow like coals, and their thick hair writhes in a spectral wind. Horns and tail complete their demonic appearance

(In ancient Babylon and Assyria, Nusku was the name of the god of fire and light. Much like the Visage named for him, Nusku was in charge of both heavenly and terrestrial flames.)

Qingu, the Visage of Radiance is the Apocalyptic Form of the Namaru who specialize in the Lore of Radiance.

The Qingu are beautiful, statuesque, radiant winged creatures, with eyes that pierce all concealment. When they become consumed with Torment, their beauty becomes alien, cruel, and cold, and they grow horns and spit acid. They are not as prone to becoming ruthless monsters as the other Namaru forms, but instead push humans relentlessly, usually towards destruction.

The abilities and Visage of the Qingu did not exist until after the Rebellion. Many faithful Heralds, particularly Michael, despised the Qingu as perverted, lesser versions of their own abilities and jobs. The Qingu used their powers to inspire humans, much like their more powerful cousins the Bel. During the War of Wrath, the Qingu were valued for their natural ability to determine true rebels over loyalist angels. They also made excellent tacticians and record-keepers.

Image: Qingu appear as incandescent figures wreathed in a corona of jewel-like colors. Their features have more in common with the smooth perfection of marble than with human skin. Their voices are pure as crystal and cuts through the petty din of the mortal world like a razor.

Torment: As torment rises, the colors of their aura become muted, flaring up in angry reds and blues when they grow angry. Their voices become the thing of nightmares, and whispers of madness emanate from the edges of perception.

As Angels: The Creator's first and most magnificent servitors, the Heralds carried the Creator's standard, bringing His light to illuminate all of Creation. These

greatest of all angels were the leaders and princes of the Celestials. More Devils than any other House joined Lucifer in their rebellion against The Creator

The Pitt: The Rebels were cast into The Pitt. With Lucifer missing, the other demons turned upon their former leaders in anger. To defend themselves, and to mask their own doubt, the Devils used their powers of charisma and deception to turn the other demons upon each other.

The Return: Reminded of their past glories, many Devils aspire to make humanity bend knee in service to the once angels. Often they seek to create a hierarchy and order within their influence, with them returning to the role of leader.

Possession: Devils are attracted to mortals who are charmers and deceivers. To those who are willing to abandon everything in pursuit of power and influence. Good examples of such people are politicians, executives, musicians, actors and charismatic preachers. Whether they are the shining knights of Heaven or the black paladins of Hell, Devils have always been heroes. Within the tainted spirit of a Devil remains a core of heroism and nobility, no matter how twisted, and they also respond to mortals who possess those qualities.

Factions: Devils have found their way to the upper echelons of several major factions. Unsurprisingly, most Devils are Luciferans, still loyal to the vision and dream of the first and greatest rebel. After the Luciferans, many Devils find themselves drawn to the Faustians who do not seek to glorify humanity, but use them to return to power. The Cryptics are desperate to learn the truth about the Fall, their mentor, and the true cause of their damnation. Few Devils belong to the Reconciler & Ravener factions, largely because they cannot make themselves believe that the rebellion was in error.