Barachiel is one of the oldest of the Seraphim, and one of the oldest Archangels. Originally, his Word embodied the raging storms and hurricanes that swept the world during it's early days. As time went on, he also came to embody the quickness, fury and brutal efficiency of his Word. His scholars are reputed to be Heaven's best intelligence gathereres; his spies are unparalleled; his warriors are the stealthy and ruthless than any in all Creation. Some half-jokingly refer to him as the patron Archangelof Special Forces.

While his Servitors are held in high regard, Barachiel himself is among the least trusted of all the Archangels. During the Rebellion, he sided with Lucifer, feeling that Heaven wasn't "efficient" (i.e. ruthless) enough to get things done. For the next several millenia, he served Lucifer as Demon Prince of Lies, responsible for counter-intelligence and disinformation. For reasons known to none but Michael and probably Yves, Barachiel approached Michael and asked for redemption, just after Uriel was recalled to the Higher Heavens. He granted it, despite furious objections by Dominic. Finding the natural aspects of his Word had been subsumed by Janus and Jean, he began to concentrate on the other aspects of his word.

Barachiel's Servitors tend to be the strong, silent types. They prefer quick, efficient action and speak only when they have something to say. Their information tends to be accurate, just don't ask how they got it. Those who stand in their way are removed by any means necessary.

Dissonance
Barachiel believes in efficiency in all things. If one of his Servitors does not take the most efficient (but still GOOD) route to his goal, he earns a point of dissonance.

Choir Attunements

Seraphim
Barachiel's Seraphim have a greater understanding of the true nature of things. As such, they add +2 to the check digit on their Resonance roll.

Cherubim
Barachiel's Cherubim have a knack for rooting out moles and traitors. They can spot traitors to the subject of their attunement.

Ofanim
The Ofanim of the Storm are greatly feared for no physical barrier may halt them when they invoke their resonance.

Malakim
Barachiel's Malakim are the stealthiest warriors in existence. They cannot be detected unless someone is ACTIVELY searching for that SPECIFIC angel, and then at a -1 to Perception.

Kyriotates
Kyriotate Servitors of Barachiel are his perfect spies, for unlike their other brethren, they retain the memories of the host they inhabit. Note this does NOT include personality.

Mercurians
Unlike other Mercurians, these Servitors can harm or kill humans as long as it is absolutely necessary to whatever mission they are assigned.

Servitor Attunements

Tsunami
Angel's with this distinction emulate the swift and deadly gales of the hurricane. For every 3 Essence spent, the angel may take an extra action that turn.

Counterespionage
This attunement allows an angel to always know when someone (NOT a Superior) is spying on her.

Distinctions

Vassal of the Storm
The angel can sense when a storm is approaching; when and where it will hit, andt it's strength with a successful perception roll.

Friend of the Deluge
By spending 2 Essence, an angel may direct the forces of a storm (lightning, wind, etc.) for a number of turns equal to the number of Forces he possesses

Master of the Tempest
Spending 7 Essence, an angel may CREATE a storm front AND control it as the above power, even dispersing it, when he's done with it. Note that the disturbance to the Symphony echoes throughout the storms area of effect and it's duration.

Relations
Allied: Micheal, Yves
Associated: Laurence, David, Gabriel
Neutral: All other
Hostile: Novalis

Basic Rites

Rest for an hour in a thunderstorm (outside)
Turn an enemy's secrets against them (+3 Essence)
Sneak into a heavily guarded installation without being detected

Chance of Invocation: 2

Invocation Modifiers
+1 An intelligence agency ID
+2 Stealing an intelligence agency ID
+3 A Tesla coil
+4 Praying outside in the middle of a hurricane
+5 Infiltrating an enemy base as a spy
+6 Get an enemy to confide in you with secret information

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