Araneos (Arah-nay-ohs)

Archangel of Honor, Protector of the Realms

"And from the mystical energies that engulf the inner chamber the Citadel of Light emerged a figure; glorious in his visage and powerful in frame, he strode out in full golden armor, and pledged himself to our Lady's service."

The Book of Light

Araneos is one of the Archangels of Sanctum, leader of the High Council of Sanctum and Protector of the Realms. Araneos was born during The Godswar, a loyal servant of the Lady Arishanne. After her death, Araneos reluctantly took up leadership of the forces of The Light, after the truce negotiated by Bahamut between Helmvor and Tisrendel. Araneos has guided the Heavens ever since, and is a constant presence on the battlefields of the Nether Abyss.

Araneos is a distant deity, preferring to interfere as little as possible in the affairs of the Elder Races, viewing it has his responsibility to protect them from afar. This has resulted in Araneos being one of the least venerated amongst the Archangels, although all followers of the Light recognize his supremacy.

It was Araneos who cast Savanne, the Archangel of Peace out of the High Council of Sanctum during the Infernal Crusade, but allowed her to remain within Sanctum. He did not grant the same curtesy to Azreal, Archangel of Courage when he was ousted from the Council, and instead cast him out from the Heavens.

Araneos personally led the siege of Rancor during the Infernal Crusade, alongside Tinareth, Bahamut and Ma'liki. Since the end of that conflict Araneos has spent the Age of Storms rebuilding the forces of the Light from Sanctum, and coordinating the campaign against The Shadow.

General Information

Symbol: Glowing Sword
Portfolio: Honor, Duty, Protectors, Guardians and Sanctum
Domains: Holy Light, Life, Light, Order, War
Favored Weapon: Longsword
Title: Archangel of Honor, Protector of the Realms
Blessing: Gain advantage of attack and damage rolls against Demons, Devils and Shadowfiends.

Relationships

No Known Partner
No Known Children

Faiths, Cults and Organizations

Church of Light- The Church is the largest and most powerful religious organization in the Known Realms. Most popular amongst the Elder Races, the Church is dedicated to the preservation of the Light's teaching and subservience to the Lady's will. They protect the weak, attend to the poor, and are a beacon of hope in times of darkness. While sometimes this mission can be lost or corrupted within the Church, they still hold great influence over most of Earedar. There are many smaller orders and fraternities within the Church, the most well-known being the Oathsworn.
High Council of Sanctum- The ruling council of Sanctum, the High Council rules over the forces of the Light across the Known Realms. Their leader is Araneos, Archangel of Honor and Protector of the Realms. All followers of the Light recognize him as the leader of our Lady's Church, and the reach of the council extends across known space.

Divine Classification

Archangel

Date of Birth

The Godswar

Gender

Male