Angel Physiology

"We are natural laws, Matthew. We were once waves and quanta. We danced, not on the heads of pins, but in the orbits of electrons."

― Gaviel, Demon: The Fallen

"Dean: I thought angels were supposed to be guardians. Fluffy wings, halos—you know, Michael Landon. Not dicks.

Castiel: Read the Bible. Angels are warriors of God. I'm a soldier."

― Supernatural, "Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean Winchester" (S04, E02)

The power to use the abilities of angels. Variation of Transcendent Physiology and Mythic Physiology. Opposite to Demon Physiology.

Also Called

Angel Mimicry
Angelic Powers
Angelic Mimicry/Physiology
Angelus Physiology
Celestial Mimicry/Physiology
Yazata Mimicry/Physiology

Capabilities

User with this ability either is or can transform into an Angel, a being connected to and serving Higher Powers. Most commonly angels simply manifest wings, an inner glow and/or a halo, which is the usual form of which angels are imagined, but there are several kinds of angels who are far less humanoid, some ranging from strange to surreal.

For practical reasons angels can be divided into three groups defined by what they are formed from:

Physical Angels aren't necessarily solid matter, but they are material/energy beings with relatively defined/stable form and often at least somewhat human-like mind. Most users that aren't originally of angelic stock have this variation. Note that angels of this group aren't necessarily any weaker than those of the other groups, they are simply more "solid" in mind and body.

Spiritual Angels are completely spiritual beings, and thus far less bound to the laws of physics or single form. Many of them think in ways that are only tangentially relatable to humans, and their forms are both transient and often downright surreal.

Ethereal Angels are often both the most powerful and ancient angels, in some ways closer to sentient concepts than anything else. As such, relating to them in any way is likely impossible.

Applications

Physical Angels

Spiritual Angels

Ethereal Angels

Common Powers

Following powers are among the most common ones angels may have:

Variations

Given the vast variety of powers Angel have available and the variety of their duties, some of the possible and known positions/variations include:

Angel of Death - Grim Reaper Physiology, Death Inducement
Angel of Destiny/Fate - Destiny Manipulation, Future Manipulation
Angel of Healing - Healing, Flawless Restoration
Angel of Knowledge - Clairvoyance, Nigh Omniscience
Angel of Life - Life-Force Manipulation, Biological Manipulation
Angel of Light - Light Manipulation, Light Generation, Light Mimicry
Angel of Love - Erogelic Physiology, Love Inducement, Love Manipulation
Angel of Sun (also called: Yazata, Maxios) - Pure Solar Manipulation, Solar Physiology
Angel of Moon - Lunar Physiology, Lunar Embodiment
Angel of Power - Almighty Link
Angel of Time - Time Manipulation
Angel of War - War Manipulation, Enhanced Combat
Angel of Wisdom - Enhanced Wisdom, Supernatural Wisdom, Absolute Wisdom

Many Angels have different interests and/or they are created for different purposes, so many have additional abilities, like Angels of Health or The Seven Knightly Virtues, just to name few.

Associations

Limitations

May be vulnerable to falling from grace.
May be vulnerable to Demonic powers and/or Evil powers.
May be subject to and/or dependent on a higher being, such as an Angel Lord, Transcendent Angel, a Supreme God, or a Trinitarian God.

Known Users

Comics

Warren Worthington III/Angel/Archangel (Marvel Comics)
Myresto Mor/Jamaerah (Angel: After the Fall)
Potentates (Angel: After the Fall)
Angels (Image Comics)
Angels (Vertigo/DC Comics)
Lucifer Morningstar (Vertigo/DC Comics)
Michael Demiurgos (Vertigo/DC Comics)

Cartoons

Guardian Angel (Adventure Time)
Angels (All Dogs Go To Heaven)
- Annabelle
- Charile B. Barkin
- Itchy Itchford
Angels (Angel's Friends)
Angelmouse (Angelmouse)

Folklore/Mythology

Angels (Judaism/Christianity/Islam/Zoroastrianism)
Archangel (Judaism/Christianity/Islam/Zoroastrianism)
- Amesha Spentas (Zoroastrianism); via Archangel Physiology
- Yazatas (Zoroastrianism)
  - Mithra
Maxioses (Guanches Mythology)
Santa Muerte (Mexican Folklore)

Live Television

Valeria (Ángel o Demonio)
Nathael (Ángel o Demonio)
Cassandra (Cassandra Warrior Princess)
Whitelighters (Charmed)
- Leo Wyatt
Whitelighter hybrids (Charmed)
- Paige Matthews
- Wyatt Halliwell
- Chris Halliwell
- Melinda Halliwell
- Tamora Mitchell
- Kat Mitchell
Elders (Charmed)
Aaron Corbett (Fallen)
The Messengers (The Messengers); limited
Benjamin "Benjie" Castor †/Arlan (My Beloved)
Angels (Lucifer)
Angels (Supernatural)
Porter Jackson (Wingin' It)
Dr. Cassabi (Wingin' It)
Denise (Wingin' It)
Angels (Shadowhunters TV Series)
Guardian Angels (Wizards of Waverly Place)
Angelics (The Fades)
Shachath (American Horror Story: Asylum)
Angels (Good Omens)
- Aziraphale
- Gabriel
- Michael
- Uriel
- Sandalphon

Anime/Manga

Setsuna Mudou (Angel Sanctuary)
Alexiel (Angel Sanctuary)
Kaori Shirasaki (Arifureta Shokugyoude Sekai Saikyou)
Quincies (Bleach); via Quincy: Vollstandig
Manami Mitama (A Centaur's Worries)
Felia (Comet Lucifer)
The Seven Apostles (Chrono Crusade)
Gatchan (Dr. Slump)
Sarue Mitsuki (Hataraku Maou-sama)
Angels (Highschool DxD)
Michael (Highschool DxD)
Gabriel (Highschool DxD)
Sera (Nuki Doki! Tenshi to Akuma no Sakusei Battle)
Celestial Demons (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)
Accelerator (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
Kakine Teitoku (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
Kazakiri Hyouka (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
Misha Kreutzev (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
Sariel (Seven Mortal Sins)
Goddess clan (Seven Deadly Sins)
- Sariel
- Ludociel
- Mael
Ban Midou (GetBackers)
Babbo Version 4 - Alice (Marchen Awakens Romance)
Flügels (No Game No Life)
Nanael (Queen's Blade)
Rakka (Haibane Renmei)
Angels/Seraphs (Seraph of the End)
- 1st Trumpet
- Yuichiro Hyakuya (2nd Trumpet)
- 3rd Trumpet
- 4th Trumpet
- Mirai Kimizuki (5th Trumpet)
- 6th Trumpet
- 7th Trumpet
Sika Madu/Shikama Doji (Owari no Seraph)
Shinigami (Boogiepop Phantom)
Angels (Dragon Ball Super)
- Whis
- Vados
- Marcarita
- Merus
- Grand Minister

Video Games

Sankta Operators (Arknights)
- Adnachiel
- Ambriel
- Arene
- Executor
- Exusiai
- Mostima
Angels (Realms of the Haunting)
Angels of Paradiso (Bayonetta)
Dark Lurker (Dark Souls II)
Angels (Dark Souls III)
Credo (Devil May Cry 4)
Angel-type Digimon (Digimon)
- Darcmon
- Angemon
- Angewomon
- Lucemon
- Piddomon
- Seraphimon
- Ophanimon
- Omnimon Merciful Mode
- Rasielmon
- Cherubimon
Celestrians (Dragon Quest)
Azrael (Fantasy War Tactics)
Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII); "One-Winged Angel"
Eugene Sims (inFamous: Second Son)
Pit (Kid Icarus/Super Smash Bros.)
Dark Pit (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
Kayle (League of Legends)
Morgana (League of Legends)
Paula (Shadow of the Damned)
Joshua (The World Ends With You)
Angel (Valkyrie Crusade)
Aaron (Valkyrie Crusade)
Israfil (Valkyrie Crusade)
Little Angel (Valkyrie Crusade)
Thrones (Valkyrie Crusade)
Members of the Divine Tribe (Zenonia)
Ain (Elsword)
Furia (Paladins)