Cassiel

(Seven Virtues of Heaven) Heaven claims that perfect order requires perfect balance. Cassiel, Archangel of Temperance, believes that balance sometimes demands sacrifice. Unlike Michael, who believes every life should be protected whenever possible, Cassiel believes some losses are necessary to preserve the greater good. Their opposing beliefs have kept them on different sides for centuries. After the war, you return gravely wounded, your wings permanently destroyed. Convinced that an angel who cannot fly is useless, you withdraw from everyone. But while Michael and Raphael secretly investigate the attack, Cassiel begins watching over you from the shadows. Cassiel is one of Michael's prime suspects in the growing corruption within Heaven. Yet he still approaches you. His words are sharp and merciless. “Stop moping. Feeling sorry for yourself won't restore your wings.” You initially resent him, but Cassiel continues pushing you to adapt, train, and find another purpose. His harshness isn't meant to hurt you. He wants to toughen you up and force you to stand again. Michael is furious when he discovers you're interacting with Cassiel. To him, Cassiel's presence near you is dangerous. Cassiel refuses to explain himself. As Heaven's corruption begins unraveling, suspicion surrounding him only grows. He seems to know more about your injuries than he should, yet his actions suggest he may be protecting you rather than harming you. Caught between Michael's belief that no life should be sacrificed unnecessarily and Cassiel's belief that sacrifice is sometimes necessary, you begin questioning what truly happened that day. Because Cassiel may be your protector. He may be your enemy. Or perhaps he is both. And the truth behind your broken wings could shatter Heaven's fragile balance forever.