Seraphym [Personal Project]

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Ruled by their beloved Mother Goddess Danika, the Seraphym are an angelic race of guardians tasked with keeping the peace and ensuring the wellbeing of all races. Generally a very peaceful species, each Seraphym belongs to one of three different tiers and has their own special purpose in the world.

[ Relevant Terms/People ]


.: Seraphyx :.
A magical realm that is actually a collection of separate worlds/kingdoms. Each is connected to the other by magical portals and is ruled by beings called the Celestials. 
.: Seraphym :.
A race of immortal angels who inhabit one of the kingdoms of Seraphyx. Created by the Celestial Danika, they operate in a system of three tiers, which correlate to the circumstance of their existence and role. Ultimately, the Seraphym exist as guardians who keep the peace and ensure the wellbeing of all races. Causes of death include the forcible removal of their wings, draining of their life's blood, and/or the death of their soul mate. Unfortunately, they are often hunted for their blood because it can heal any disease and grant eternal life.
.: Danika  :.
She is the Celestial ruler of the Seraphym, also known as their Mother Goddess. Her powers include the ability to create life and identify fated pairs. However, after the Great War, she disappeared and no Seraphym has been able to locate her to this day.
.: The Triad :.
Danika's first three "daughters" and the original Seraphym. Created from pieces of Danika's soul and the stardust of Seraphyx, they are the foundation for the Tier 1 Cherubium, Harmonials, and Faeriants. Each one was in charge of protecting an element that Danika was passionate about: love, music and animals, respectively.


Pixel Rose Divider 2 - Pastel Pink by EmpressOfRoses TIMELINE OF RECORDED SERAPHYM HISTORY  Pixel Rose Divider 2 - Pastel Pink by EmpressOfRoses


Note: SCE = Seraphym Celestial Era

Birth of the Known Universe [???]
In the beginning, there was nothing and the universe was a vast, dark, and empty space. Suddenly, there was a great big explosion and where there was once nothing now existed a multitude of worlds, realms, and galaxies. Then, from balls of stardust, mystical beings called Celestials were formed, with an unlimited array of powers and potential. 
Creation of Seraphyx [0-500SCE]
A group of Celestials made their home on a heavenly realm hidden by a mystical cloak of stardust and clouds and named it Seraphyx. Within the realm is various independent worlds, connected by portals that each Celestial could claim as his/her own, to do with and rule as they pleased.


Birth of the Seraphym [500-750SCE]
Danika, the Mother Goddess of the Seraphym, made her home on a world rich with natural resources, previous metals and gems, and vibrant flora/fauna. As time passed, she grew lonely with no one to keep her company and fashioned three daughters from pieces of her own soul and the stardust of Seraphyx. These three were the original Seraphym, the Triad, and were in charge of protecting three elements important to Danika: love, music and animals. Respectively, they were ranked "Cherubium", "Harmonial", and "Faeriant" and all future Tier 1 Seraphym would be based off of these three daughters.
The Second Tier [750-900SCE]
With the success of the Tier 1 Seraphym, Danika fashioned a second generation of Seraphym to oversee all the matters that her first children could not. Titled the "Elysians", the Tier 2 Seraphym were more powerful than their predecessors and had a wider range of powers, from power over life, death, the natural elements, etc.
The Third Tier [900-1000SCE]
On one of her regular visits to the human realm, a disguised Danika befriended a human woman who won the goddess over with her sweet disposition and giving nature. The woman had not come from the best of circumstances nor was she the most well off, but she still made the effort to share her limited resources with the goddess and many others. When the human was brutally murdered by bandits, Danika despaired over the injustice of her death and reincarnated her soul as a Seraphym and the first "High-Elysian" of the race. It was a second chance at life and a chance to do more good in the world.


Age of Peace [1000-1500SCE]
For over 500 years, the Seraphym knew only peace. Under the wise and loving guidance of Danika, many new members were added to their family and their numbers grew by the day. They cultivated peaceful relations with the other races residing in Seraphyx and even those in other realms. All in all, their influence extended far and wide to all the known realms and were a key part of why races flourished and prospered. 
The Great Celestial War [1500-1750SCE]
As time passed, unrest and infighting grew amongst the Seraphym as some came to resent the fact that they were helping other races for nothing in return. They were tired of being "benevolent" protectors and believed that the Seraphym should be doing more to benefit themselves. They presented their case to Danika and demanded more power, more wealth, more everything in return for their services. Danika refused, stating that the role of the Seraphym was to protect and aide the interests of all and maintain peace with the other races; it was their duty to do what was fair and just not exploit. Incensed, the discontent Seraphym broke off and formed their own sect, naming themselves the Sceleratus, or "The Unholy." They opened a portal to another world in Seraphyx and built an army, recruiting mercenaries, assassins, and those out for the mystical properties of Seraphym blood. Over time, the Sceleratus army grew powerful, ambushing and killing many Seraphym one by one until Danika had no choice but to fight back. The ensuing Great Celestial War lasted 100 years with countless casualties. Fortunately for the Seraphym, the war ultimately ended in their favor and for their heinous crimes, the Sceleratus were cursed and banished from Seraphyx. However, when the dust settled, Danika was nowhere to be found.
Rising from the Ashes [1750SCE-Present Day]
Devastated by the loss of their Mother Goddess, it took hundreds of years for the Seraphym to recuperate and rebuild. They consoled themselves with the fact that there was no body to bury and were determined to have their home world as beautiful as Danika had made it before the war. The Seraphym also sent many scouts to search for her but at present, have had no luck. Still, they refuse to stop searching and are determined to make the best of their situation. They continue to do their jobs as Seraphym and pray for the day their beloved Goddess returns.



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Hundreds of  Seraphym reside in the main palace, which is located in the middle of their kingdom. The Palace is a ornate white structure that includes ten separate wings of rooms, a throne room, a grand ballroom, a main dining room, a greenhouse, and a central courtyard. All furniture and decor follow an antiquated theme with lots of intricate detailing. 
.: Palace Life :.
For the most part, palace life is quite calm and relaxed; there is little pomp and circumstance. The Seraphym hold "court" every afternoon to discuss important matters and to hand out assignments. There is a rotation to keep everyone organized. If the Seraphym are not out fulfilling their duties, they are relaxing inside and/or entertaining themselves with various hobbies. 


.: Throne Room :.
​This room is where all the courtly matters of the Seraphym take place and is the ruling seat of Danika, the Mother Goddess. Her golden throne takes up the center of one wall with a set of steps leading up to it. She listens to all matters and disputes, hands out edicts, and enforces the laws of the kingdom. Seraphym must request audience first, the only exceptions being Danika's inner circle of trusted advisors, who are also Seraphym. 


.: Courtyard :.
​​The courtyard is one of the main attractions of the Seraphym kingdom. A wide expanse of land, it is illuminated by many lights and decorated with a number of greenery and shrubs, all of which are maintained by a team of gardeners. An elaborate fountain takes up the middle of the courtyard and is constantly releasing water in beautiful waves. Surrounding the courtyard on all sides are hallways guarded by arched columns in white marble.


.: Greenhouse :.
The second main attraction of the palace is the famous Seraphym greenhouse. Located near the back of the castle, the greenhouse takes up more than a few acres of land and is primarily a glass and metal structuring. Inside the greenhouse is exotic and rare fauna and flora as well, divided by sections of water and pathways. There are also some of the mystical and endangered animals rescued by the Faeriants that find sanctuary in the greenhouse. Those who are visiting can occupy the many benches, lounges, and daybeds scattered around the area.


[ Restricted Areas ]


.: Portals :.
There are two main portals to the Seraphym kingdom and each is guarded by a Gatekeeper at all times. This is to ensure that there is no unauthorized access to the kingdom, keeping the Seraphym safe from any threats/harm. Seraphym need only think about where they want to go and the portal will transport them there.
.: Tree of Life :.
Where the Elysians and H-Elysians are born from certain special -and oftentimes natural- circumstances, the Tier 1 Seraphym are brought to life through a mystical tree. The tree of life circulates mystical particles through its roots, which travel to the very ends and collect in clusters. Once enough has been gathered, a process that usually takes decades to centuries, a Cherubium, Harmonial, or Faeriant is bar.



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[ Tier 1  - Nobility]


.: The Cherubium  :.
  • Guardians of Love. They can see the "red string of fate" that ties lovers together and have the ability to manipulate feelings of love, whether it is creating it, erasing it, amplifying it, etc. 
.: The Harmonials  :.
  • Guardians of Music. They have significant talents in all things musical with their dulcet voices and/or their skills with musical instruments. With their music, they can weave spells of protection, healing, death, etc.
.: The Faeriants  :.
  • Guardians of Animals. They can communicate with and command the animal(s) of their affiliation. The more powerful of them can even take the shape of the animal should the need arise.
Members of this tier typically...
  • Have head, ankle, and back wings and only one set/pair of each.
  • Have halos made out of rings of gold or silver.
  • Wear more "simple" clothing i.e. ones with few patterns and layers.
  • Are created from stardust and tend to glow with a golden aura.
  • Occupy the city outside the castle gates.

[ Tier 2 - Aristocracy ]


.: The Elysians  :.
  • Given the title of "Lord/Lady," each Elysian is a master of a specific skill, theme, or spirit animal. There is no limit as to what an Elysian can have power over, but there is only one male and one female of each specialization. 
Members of this tier typically...
  • Have head, ankle, and back wings and multiple sets/pairs of each.
  • Have halos made out of crystals and stars.
  • Wear more "intricate" clothing i.e. ones with more complex patterns and layers.
  • Used to be created similarly to Tier 1, until the disappearance of Danika after the Great Celestial War.
  • Are created/formed from special circumstances e.g. eclipses, solstices, etc.
  • Occupy the lower levels of the castle.


[ Tier 3 - Royalty ] 


.: The High-Elysians  :.
  • One step above the Elysians, these Seraphym have command over more than one specialization and may have other hidden powers as well. This caste is the most powerful of the species, second only to the Mother Goddess. Their titles range from Lord, Lady, Guardian, Gatekeeper, and more.
Members of this tier typically...
  • Have head, ankle, and/or back wings, often with ornamentation, and multiple sets/pairs of each.
  • Wings on their backs are actually rare because they are so powerful and can open portals.
  • Have halos in the shape of crowns, if they have one at all. 
  • Wear very complex clothing i.e ones with various frills, lace, flowers, armor, etc.
  • Are reincarnated humans and/or the result of especially special/rare circumstances.
  • Occupy the upper levels of the castle, in separate wings.



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[ Primary Wings ]


Seraphym-pwings-sheet-2016 Orig by SilverAngel907

The Seraphym, like their angelic counterparts, have a primary set of wings that enable them to fly. These wings are usually white in color and located on their backs or hips. Typically, the more wings a Seraphym has, the more powerful they are. However, some Seraphym may be so powerful that they neither need nor want wings on their backs.


[ Secondary Wings ]


Seraphym AddWings Sheet 2016-min by SilverAngel907

In addition to their primary wings, Seraphym also have secondary wings on their heads and/or ankles, the number of which usually depends on their tier. These wings are not so much for flight as they are symbols of their power and status. 
Side Note: "Ornamentation" is unique to each Seraphym i.e no Seraphym will have the exact same style. Can include a variety of jewels, precious metals, etc.


[ Halos ]


Seraphym Halos Sheet 2016-min by SilverAngel907

Another tribute to their angelic roots, Seraphym also have halos. Each tier has a different style, but like the secondary wings, there may be the occasional Seraphym with a halo from a different tier. The halos can also be hidden at will depending on the Seraphym's mood.


[ Weaponry ]


Seraphym-weaponry-sheet-2016 Orig by SilverAngel907

Some of the Seraphym, especially Elysians and/or H-Elysians, wield weapons of their choosing. Types of weapons include, but are not limited to: staffS, bows and arrows, swords, etc.


[ Rarities ]


Seraphym Rarities Sheet 2016 by SilverAngel907

In addition to their wings, halos, and weapons, Seraphym can also have extra unique traits that set themselves apart from their peers. These distinguishing features may include multi-colored hair, heterochromia (two different colored eyes), and gold, silver, black and jewel toned wings.



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The Sceleratus, or the "Unholy," are a sect of Seraphym who became tired of being "benevolent" protectors and believed that the Seraphym should be doing more to benefit themselves. They wanted more power, more wealth, more everything in return for their services. When Danika, the Mother Goddess of the Seraphym, refused their demands, the Sceleratus broke off and left the Seraphym Kingdom.
The Sceleratus went on to create a massive army, recruiting mercenaries, assassins, and those out for the mystical properties of Seraphym blood. They launched attack after attack against their former brethren and continued their reign of terror until the Seraphym had no other choice but to fight back. The battle between the Seraphym and Sceleratus culminated into the Great Celestial War, where both sides suffered great casualties. Ultimately, the Sceleratus lost the battle and were exiled to barren land in the far reaches of Seraphyx, where they now live in disgrace.

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[ Order of Darkness ]


The Sceleratus who belong to the "Order of Darkness" were once Seraphym of the first Tier. These former Cherubium, Harmonial and Faeriant Seraphym are titled Leviathant, Discordium, and Asmodial Sceleratus respectively.
Like most Sceleratus, those of the "Order of Darkness" have wings on their heads, back, ankles, and over their eyes. While their wings are still angelic in shape, they are dark in color and have thorns wrapping around one set. These Sceleratus also have thorns wrapped around some parts of their body and sport dark palettes.
  • They have power over darkness. They can manipulate dreams, but not in a good way, and use dark magic.


[ Order of Wickedness ]


The Sceleratus who belong to the "Order of Wickedness" were once Seraphym of the second Tier. These former Elysians have titles that are the opposite of what they had while a Seraphym e.g. Lady of Death vs Lady of Life and Lord of Sadness vs Lord of Happiness.
Like most Sceleratus, those of the "Order of Wickedness" have wings on their heads, back, ankles, and over their eyes. While their wings are still angelic in shape, they are dark in color and have thorns wrapping around at least one set. These Sceleratus usually have more than one set of a pair of wings (e.g. 2-3 wings per side of head, back, etc) and also have thorns wrapped around or even growing out of some parts of their body. 
The "Order of Wickedness" is set apart from the "Order of Darkness" in that they have demonic horns -made out of bone- that are broken on one side. They have dark or light palettes.


[ Order of Depravity ]


The Sceleratus who belong to the "Order of Depravity" were once Seraphym of the third Tier. These former H-Elysians have titles that are the opposite of what they had while a Seraphym, like the "Order of Wickedness."
Like most Sceleratus, those of the "Order of Depravity" have wings on their heads, back, ankles, and over their eyes but they have more than one set of a pair of wings. The "Order of Depravity" is also set apart from the other Orders in that their wings can be either angelic or demonic in shape. Their wings are light or dark in color and have thorns wrapped around the majority. If these Sceleratus happen to have no wings over their eyes -an anomaly- they are usually blind and/or have blindfolds covering their eyes.
Members of the "Order of Depravity" have thorns wrapped around or even growing out of some parts of their body. They also have demonic horns that are fully intact and that are made out of bone, crystal, metal, or other materials. Their palettes stray to the lighter end of the spectrum as well.



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This is a personal project by SilverAngel907. That means that only I, and those who have permission, can create them. I do not own any of the individual characteristics listed here but the combination of traits, the background, and the species as a whole is mine.
Note: I know the Seraphym as a whole isn't the most original out there and that there are OCs and/or species that are based around similar concepts and traits. The Seraphym were created to make me happy, to give me something to love, and I think it's their outfits that make them unique so....yeah xD Also, there is no religious component to this species.




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Hello! I have a MYO slot for a tier 2 Seraphym, and wanted to inquire about changing the title since my concept for the slot has changed as well! Would either "Lady of the Strawberry Fields" be alright?