Gabriel

"The greatest strength is not found within the body, but within the heart."

-Gabriel, the Storm Herald, Lord Seraphim of the Fourth Angelic Legion

Gabriel is one of the Seraphim sons of Ynoch, and the leader of the Fourth Angelic Legion, the Storm Heralds. He is among the seven of his brothers who remained loyal to their father when Lucifer led several traitorous brothers in revolt against Ynoch. Among the eldest of his brothers, Gabriel is noted for his humility, kindness, and overall good nature. Even within the circles of the godly pantheons, who suffered greatly at the hands of his brothers, he is quite well regarded, and his considerable diplomatic skills are often employed when Eden wishes to resolve conflicts with the gods peacefully. Still, Gabriel remains a trained warrior and battle commander, and will not hesitate to fight when the time calls for it.

Early Life
Gabriel was the fourth born son of Ynoch, following his brothers Michael, Lucifer, and Raphael. Several more brothers close to him in age, Uriel, Azazel, and Abaddon, followed him. During his early years, Gabriel and his brother Raphael were often brought along by Lucifer to sneak off and play together, oftentimes interacting with the primitive tribes of mortals. After a few times of being caught and getting into trouble with Michael and their father, Raphael began to grow less and less willing to join Lucifer and Gabriel on their excursions. Gabriel, however, was always eager to engage in rambunctious antics with his big brother.

As he grew older, Gabriel became more independent when it came to horsing around, playing all manner of pranks and jokes on his brothers, soon surpassing Lucifer as the family troublemaker. However, though he did cause a great deal of mischief, Gabriel was always mindful of the feelings of his siblings, and did his best to ensure that his jokes never caused any lasting emotional harm.

Uriel's Butchery
When Gabriel was nine, his little brother Uriel murdered a large group of mortals out of revenge for them killing a fish he had befriended named Bubbles. Gabriel interacted with humans the most out of his brothers, and was horrified and outraged by what Uriel had done. Infuriated, he attacked his brother in a brawl that devastated the forest on the mountainside. Even though he was two years older and larger than his brother, Gabriel was outmatched by Uriel's sheer ferocity, and his little brother took the upper hand until Lucifer pulled them apart. Lucifer convinced Ynoch that a suitable punishment for Uriel's actions would be starting combat training under Michael at age seven, three years younger than when he and Raphael had begun. Gabriel, still wanting to get back at Uriel for the people he had hurt, asked Lucifer if he could join in as well, and his big brother successfully convinced their father to allow him to participate as well.

Great Pilgrimage
When he and his brothers were all well into manhood, Gabriel's father Ynoch decided it was time for his sons to venture beyond Eden, bar Michael, who had already completed a journey of his own. When Gabriel set out, he was accompanied by his brother Samael.

Physical Appearance
Gabriel's form is that of a sandy haired young man, lean and athletic, but of fairly average height. He is very handsome, though not as stunningly beautiful as some of his other brothers, and is possessed of blue eyes so extremely pale they are often described as resembling chips of ice. Gabriel's wings, when unfurled, are pure white, but for the edges of their feathers, which are gold.

Personality
Of all the sons of Ynoch, Gabriel is unique in that he is one of the few who is truly humble. When given praise for his accomplishments, he is quick to spread it to others, always acknowledging any who assist in his ventures. Most insults to him are easily brushed aside, for the Storm Herald has never been one to hold a grudge, and he has a forgiving heart. When given the chance between punishment and mercy, Gabriel almost always chooses the latter.

Given his lack of pride and hubris, Gabriel is among the most willing to compromise and negotiate out of all his brothers. Combined with how difficult to anger or offend he is, this makes Gabriel one of the first choices for any diplomatic mission. Still, flexible as he is, it cannot be said that Gabriel is weak willed by any means. He holds unwaveringly to a personal code of ethics, valuing nobility, kindness, and mercy, and is firmly committed to preserving life wherever he can. Sharp witted, he has a keen ability to read the emotions and intents of others, and is always wary of any attempts at manipulation.

Gabriel is quite often capable of manipulating others himself. Though he prefers not to do so, when the need arises, he is willing to trick and charm people if he thinks that it will help the greater good. Trickery and cunning are skills he has honed since childhood, and Gabriel is more than willing to put them to use.

However, Gabriel does prefer to use simple, honest charm to the manipulative variety. He is possessed of a jovial and genial disposition, with a presence that puts others at ease and brightens the most sour of moods. Gabriel also has a mischievous side, and delights in playing pranks of all sorts, though he is also extremely empathetic, and always does his best to ensure that such jokes are never seriously harmful to the target.

Sadly, ever since the fall of his brothers, Gabriel has been surrounded by an air of melancholy. Though he still smiles and laughs often, his smiles are frequently tinged with sadness, his laughs layered with hidden pain. That is because Gabriel has always been a deeply passionate and caring individual, and the loss and betrayal of eight of his brothers struck a blow to him that has never healed. And secretly, knowing what he now knows about his father, Gabriel has often wondered what would have happened if Lucifer had tried to sway him before the Fallen were forced to strike at Eden.

Skills
Like all of his siblings, Gabriel has been trained to battle since childhood. Whilst his combative skills are not as advanced as some of his brothers, he is still a masterful warrior, preferring to wield fast and agile weapons such as spears and scimitars, which compliment his blinding speed. He is also a skilled commander, favoring flexible and dynamic tactics which employ speed and maneuverability on the battlefield. Gabriel is also an extremely skilled marksman, able to launch both weapons and magical attacks with great precision.

In addition to these skills, Gabriel is also an expert survivalist, able to travel through and survive in all manner of harsh environments without much trouble. He is also masterfully stealthy, which, in conjunction with his talent for navigating the wilderness, makes him very difficult to track.

Gabriel's truest talents, however, lie in the social arts. He is extremely charismatic, gifted with a personality that allows him to calm, befriend, and inspire others to follow him, as well as having a natural charm which draws others to him. He is also incredibly skilled in reading the emotions of other people, being able to gauge their moods and affects with ease, an ability he makes great use of in conjunction with his gift of sensing emotional ties within other individuals. Gabriel is also quite talented in acting, finding himself quite capable of concealing his own feelings and feigning what is needed. Combined with a gift for engineering social schemes, he is far more skilled in the arts of intrigue than his calm and amenable demeanor would suggest.

Stats
Power Level: 4

Traits
Strength: 8

Dexterity: 13

Endurance: 9

Intelligence: 10

Charisma: 10

Perception: 11

Skills
Academia: 8

Artistry: 7

Brawl: 6

Charm: 11

Command: 10

Craft: 4

Deception: 10

Empathy: 12

Intimidation: 7

Intrigue: 11

Leadership: 10

Marksmanship: 10

Medicine: 8

Melee: 11

Occult: 6

Performance: 7

Seduction: 8

Stealth: 11

Stewardship: 6

Survival: 9

Torture: 3