Nephilim

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Nephilim are nearly as old as mortality itself. They are the product of a liaison between a mortal and an Angel. Nephilim are inherently magical creatures that straddle the line between divinity and mortality. Most of them take on the physical appearance of their mortal parent, and may manifest a divine aura, mythical wings, silver eyes, or other features not common to the species.

The angels of the Heavenly Host take a dim view of Nephilim. They are inevitably a product of an angel being seduced by a mortal and are therefore a reminder that even the Host is fallible.

Nephilim are not capable of the miracles of the Angels, nor can they invoke the power of the Enochian tongue. But they tend to enjoy vastly increased lifespans and innate sensibilities and perceptions of magical forces. They are not born predisposed to the light or the darkness and they can fall as easily as they might rise. Almost all nephilim have some personal charisma that draws people to them, some much stronger than others.

Though they are not as mystically potent or physically strong as their angelic parents, Nephilim have the advantage of free will. They may choose their own paths in life and pursue their own desires and dreams. Nephilim fall into all walks of life and have been generals, despots, artists, warriors, sages, and inquisitors. Their most common trait is how wildly they differ even from each other.