Cherubim

Stout-hearted and strong-willed, Cherubim are the most universally reliable and fanatically loyal of the Heavenly Choirs. If the Seraphim are celestial nobility, then the Cherubim are their knights in shining armor, the guardians of things held dear.



Resonance
The Cherubim were created from the stoic forces of stability. Their relationship to the Symphony is one of ultimate devotion. If they devote themselves to something (or someone), they will defend it from harm to the best of their ability. With a touch, they can attune themselves to that person or thing; thereafter, as long as it exists on the corporeal plane, its perceptive protector will have a general feel for its location and condition.

Their simplicity of thought is the most basic expression of their nature: constant, solid and vigilant. This sort of single-mindedness is entirely lost on the Kyriotates, whose multifaceted nature finds them most confusing. Cherubim and Kyriotates, who represent animal archetypes in Heavenly society, are notorious for getting on each other's nerves.

Dissonance
Betraying devotion, the most serious sin for a Cherub, generates dissonance. As long as a Cherub is attuned to something, he is its caretaker -- its guardian angel -- and won't do anything that would bring it harm. The divine attention of a Cherub can only be removed through physical contact and force of will. Failing at such an attempt is also painful; an unsuccessful betrayal through rejection generates dissonance as well.

Because of these dangers, the Cherubim are selective in applying their resonance, so they can better handle sticky situations while maintaining their integrity. There's nothing worse than foolishly granting devotion to something unworthy of such respect.

But aside from applied resonance, a Cherub would never betray his Superior, his friends, his ideals or himself. To do so would be to sink below his capacity for nobility -- the first step down the short road to selfish malevolence. This road ends with the Djinn, Fallen Cherubim, guardians of the diabolical.

Manner and Appearance
Cherubim move slowly but with severe purpose, their bright eyes missing no detail of their surroundings. In their celestial forms, Cherubim look like enormous winged animals -- lions, bears, etc. -- suffused in golden haloes. Why Western art began depicting them as cute, pudgy, winged babies several hundred years ago remains a mystery. The Cherubim, were not amused; most suspect the influence of the Diabolicals. Their human vessels are usually short and stocky, compact and powerful.

Musically, Cherubim prefer one-handed horns before sundown; at night, they pull out their saxophones.

As the ultimate celestial protectors, Cherubim are the best angels to have guarding your back -- and though a Cherub may say he needs no protection, his endearing loyalty prompts his friends to look after him anyway.

Cherubim Game Mechanics

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