Ragathiel

General of Vengeance

Ragathiel (pronounced rah-GATH-ee-el) is an empyreal lord—a good servant of the gods who through transcendence has achieved some small measure of divine power—known as the General of Vengeance. He makes his home at the base of the mountain of Heaven, in his eponymous fortress, a magnificent steel structure designed to withstand a thousand-year siege if need be.
Ragathiel takes an active role in the battle against Hell's fiendish legions. He shines at the head of his army, a figure of golden light cleaving through the ranks of devils that face him. Soldiers of all kinds, but particularly knights, pay homage to Ragathiel and pray for his virtue and wrathful strength in battle. Those who have taken vows, especially those of duty or vengeance, hold Ragathiel as their ideal, and his agents sometimes assist those who have been grievously wronged and now seek righteous vengeance.

Divine Domains

Areas of Concern:

• Chivalry
• Duty
• Vengeance

Domains:

• Destruction, Good, Law, Nobility

Subdomains:

• Archon, Leadership, Martyr, Rage
  
  

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Symbol:

• Sword crossed with wing

Favored Weapon:

• Bastard Sword

Sacred Animal:

• Mastiff

Sacred Colors:

• Crimson, gold
  
  

Tenets of Faith

The tenets of Ragathiel’s paladins include the following affirmations.

• I will avenge evil wrought upon the innocent.
• I will not give my word lightly, but once it is given, I will uphold a promise until my last breath.
• Those proven guilty must be punished for their crimes. I will not turn a blind eye to wrongdoing.
• Rage is a virtue and a strength only when focused against the deserving. I will never seek disproportionate retribution.
• Redemption finds hearts from even the cruelest origins. I will strive not to act upon prejudice against fellow mortals based on race or origin.
  
  

Holidays

The holiest time for Ragathiel's followers is the brief moments before and after a battle. The faithful ask Ragathiel's eyes to fall upon them and for his wings to shield them. This is also a standard greeting and farewell among worshipers.

Divine Classification

Empyreal Lord

Religions

• The Crimson Way

Alignment

Lawful Good

Realm

Heaven