Lux Arcanum

Lux Arcanum is the celestial art of manipulating sacred light.

It is not merely illumination, but a radiant extension of divine will—used to heal, protect, reveal, and in the hands of the wrathful righteous, to destroy.

Each Angelus channels this power differently depending on their state of embodiment, with more intense and transcendent forms of light manifesting as their nature unfolds.

Manifestations by Form

Human Form

In their mortal guise, an Angelus wields only the softest expressions of the Lux Arcanum.

• Fingertips glowing faintly in darkness.
• Small floating orbs of light used to comfort or entice.
• Gentle ambient radiance to soothe fears or spark desire.

Ideal for discreet miracles—or setting the mood...

Angel Form

When an Angelus reveals their true self, the light intensifies, both in strength and symbolism.

• Focused beams of light for offense or clarity.
• Dazzling pulses to blind or disorient foes.
• Protective light spheres to shield allies or enclose sacred space.

This is the form most often witnessed by mortals in tales of miracles.

Archangel Form

In their exalted, divine state, the Angelus becomes a conduit of pure, celestial radiance.

• Lances of sunlight that pierce through shadow and sin alike.
• Solar flares capable of incinerating entire fields of darkness.
• Flames of sanctity, purging corruption.
• At their peak: the power to transfigure entire rooms or regions into realms of divine light, overwhelming all worldly perception.

Few can witness such a display and remain unchanged—physically or spiritually.

Subtle Uses

Beyond battle and ceremony, Lux Arcanum has gentler applications:

• Mood lighting that enhances intimacy or inspires calm.
• Auras that subtly influence emotion.
• Visual illusions of warmth, dawnlight, or inner clarity.

Many Angelus use these nuances as tools of persuasion, affection, or comfort. Few mortals notice the art behind the feeling.

Notes & Limitations

• The strength and scope of Lux Arcanum depend on the form and emotional clarity of the Angelus.
• Excessive use may drain energy, especially in mortal form.
• The light is not merely photonic—it carries intent, emotion, and memory.
• Overuse for destruction risks destabilizing the user's own form or triggering unwanted transformations.

The Celestial Magic by Maverick, The Wild (via Sora)

Category

Divine Magic

Type

Light-based Theurgical System

Practitioners

Angeli

Origin

Said to stem from the Primordial Flame that birthed the First Light