Astral Deva (A-Struhl Day-va)

Description

Astral Devas were especially tall, standing 7.0–7.5 feet tall and weighing 250 pounds, but particularly mighty examples could grow to much larger size. Be that as it may, they had lithe and supple bodies, long wings, and moved with grace and unearthly speed. They had golden-hued skin, fair or golden hair, amber-colored eyes, and white wings tinted with gold, and glowed with an inner power, so bright it was hard to look directly upon them
Reacting swiftly, Astral Devas entered melee without hesitation or fear, and were ferocious and joyous in fighting evil creatures. They attacked with power and cleaved through the ranks of their enemies. They wielded their maces with finesse.
Two blows from an Astral Deva in quick succession could leave a foe stunned senseless for a brief period.
Alert to danger, they were never surprised and could react to defend themselves from even unexpected attacks.
Astral Devas possessed all the powers, protections, and traits common to Devas and to other angels, and many more of their own. They were immune to injury from mundane and minor magical weapons. Furthermore, Astral Devas were entirely immune to death spells, loss of experience or life-force, and the effects of vacuum. Their souls could never be trapped or imprisoned. As their names suggested, they were the only kind of Deva capable of travelling astrally without a deity's command.
In addition to the common spells of Devas, Astral Devas could also cast Blade Barrier. In addition, it was originally reported they could cast Dispel Illusion, Dispel Invisibility (of any kind), Polymorph Self, and Remove Curse, and later just Detect Invisibility.
Later, it was reported they could cast Cure Light Wounds, Dispel Evil, Dispel Magic, Heal, Holy Aura, Holy Word, Invisibility (but only upon themselves), and See Invisibility. If capable of Psionics, they learned the Psionic Blast, Mind Thrust, Ego Whip, and Psychic Crush attack modes, and the Mind Blank, Thought Shield, and Mental Barrier defense modes.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The Astral Devas were the strongest of the Devas. Nevertheless, the orders of the Devas were politically equal, and there was no rivalry between them. Although the orders might sometimes bicker over differences in personality, they always cooperated.
Astral Devas chiefly existed to battle fiends in the outer Lower Planes, being able to travel there with ease. They also traveled to the Astral Plane to rescue lost or stranded mortals of good alignment. Otherwise, they performed services for their sovereigns. They generally watched over and, where they could, aided good beings and served as patrons for planeswalkers and mighty creatures who pursued good causes.

Type: Celestial (Outsider)
Alignment: Any Good

Size
Medium
Challenge Rating
14

General Information

Movement
Flying
Vision
Darkvision, Low-Light Vision
Activity Cycle
Any
Diet
Omnivore
Homeland(s)
Upper Planes
Intelligence
Genius
Language(s)
Celestial, Draconic, Infernal

Appearance

Average Height
7′0″‒7′6″
Average Weight
250 lb
Skin Color(s)
Golden
Hair Color(s)
Fair
Eye Color(s)
Amber