Lucifer Morningstar

Lucifer (or Lucifer Morningstar), formerly known as Helel, also known as the Devil, Light Bringer, the Light Bearer, and the Morning Star, was one of the earliest of Elyon's creations, and the twin brother of Michael and Gabriel. He was regarded as the wisest, greatest and most beautiful angel in all of creation having virtually no equal with only Elyon being his superior.

Overview
Lucifer was said to be the brightest in all of creation and was the most revered to and the most praised among the angels for his beauty and power. This in the process, caused Lucifer to be prideful of himself.

While he is an Archangel, Lucifer is also a Seraphim and the first one to be created from the choir, thus he was appointed as the prince of the choir. He was also tasked with protecting Adam and Eve from the eating the Forbidden Fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

He is infamously known as one of the angels that rebelled against El and Heaven and caused the downfall of mankind.

Appearance
Lucifer is described as being the most beautiful and brightest angel in existence, regarded as the pinnacle of wisdom and beauty. His beauty exceeded all other angels in Heaven which is certainly impressive as an angel's appearance is indescribably immense to the point where a mere glimpse would make a mortal or even an immortal go mad from their sheer beauty and power.

When he was Heavenly, he was noted to have six colossal whitish gold wings, said to look as though it were made of light. According to other angels, when Lucifer was in Heaven his clothing was adorned with every precious stone – red carnelian, chrysolite, white moonstone, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald – all beautifully crafted for him and set in the finest gold. However, his wings have shifted into various shades of dark red during his rebellious stage and later becoming shades of black when he fully rebelled. Currently his wings are pitch black avian wings. They look lightly burning, singed black like charcoal, while embers would flutter off the burned wings.

Lucifer can also take different appearances, forms, genders and even races. His primary form is a supremely beautiful and handsome being. He possesses bright golden eyes, which turn red whenever he is enraged or black with orange irises, and ginger curly hair which was a gold blonde before he fell. His facial features are extremely well-defined, stated to be "perfect like a marble statue" and being described as picturesque and like a painting. Lucifer's left hand and forearm, however, is burned a blackish from constraining the Secret Fire (He uses magic to hide it. But if you were to touch it it feels burnt). While Lucifer's face is described as being beautiful some notice it to be also sad and pitiful. In fact, many demons describes his face as the kind that has people's best interests at heart and with great alluring and seductive calmness that one could easily forget his inner malevolence.

Genesis
Lucifer, then known as Helel, was created by El and Asherah the same time as Michael and Gabriel to combat Khaos. Helel aided his father in the battle against Khaos. Helel and Michael personally battling the Khaos gods. The Archangels were killed by Khaos after a tricky play. After Khaos's defeat and imprisonment along with the defeat, Lucifer and his siblings were recreated and given their proper titles as Archangels. Other Archangels were created. Filling out the 12 roster. The archangels were all given task. Helel's task, in question, involved him using his power of light and fire to weave suns and stars, thereby earning the title "Morning Star".

The Anointed Son
After Elyon created Heaven and the Earth, Helel continued to aid in the creation of the celestial bodies across the universe. He created suns and stars that would provide nourishment and life for barren planets that would soon be able to sustain life. Helel was then anointed by El as the Head Seraphim, and the first one among the choir, which in turn made him the prince of the Seraphim. Helel was revered and praised by El and the other angels for his beauty and splendor, even above the likes of his other triplet-siblings; Michael or Gabriel. While he is seen as God's favorite, Lucifer rather preferred the company of his mother and to be showered with affection from Her, but unlike El, She loved Her children equally. Helel Ben Shahar became distant from his Father, becoming instead, more familiar with his higher-brother Yahweh (A higher Elohim). El was too busy to check on them, so Yahweh was given the position of “Lord of Heaven” for his loyalty and control over Hell. The angel’s minds were erased as per the request of Yahweh, and he was called their “Father”. All angels, including Lucifer would believe truly that Yahweh was their Creator.

When Elyon created the first living mortals, Ish and Ishtar, Yahweh, in an act of Jealousy and Envy, created his own living beings. Thus making Adam and Lilith. That was, until Lilith was suspected of not being a good fit for Adam and cast into Hell and Eve was created. Helel was tasked with protecting and watching over the mortals, which he took in stride. When Asherah discovered Yahweh's secret garden, she first changed into the form of an owl, whispered words of power, doubt, independence, and self-reflection into Eve's dreams as she was perched atop of the sleeping woman on a tree, coaxing her enough for the second part of her plan. Asherah assumed the form of a Serpent, to deceive Eve into eating the Forbidden Fruit snake and told Eve the truth. Asherah enticed Eve into eating the Forbidden Fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. Eve and Adam were banished from the Garden. Yahweh, furious that Helel didn’t protect the humans from the truth, proclaimed that Helel would be deemed a traitor and has lost his grace.

Paradise Lost
Not understanding his "father's" anger, Helel pushed back against it. While he was brooding, a mysterious figure appeared near him and spoke to him of the mind-wipe, the power that a higher-brother of his was given. Everything. It was Helel now who was furious. Furious that someone he looked up to sold him out for these mortals. A series of heated arguments between Helel and Yahweh erupted, consisting of Helel questioning his "father" on why He would perform such acts and would only grow infuriated by His cryptic answers, ending in Yahweh admonishing Helel each time. Helel would deduce and soon realize that Yahweh wished for everything and everyone to be under the shadow of "God's hand", living and acting the way He wants and chooses for them to live and act. It became known as "predestination". Helel grew heavily opposed to "predestination"; a concept that involves the destiny of all beings under "God's" will and command. Since Helel embodies free-will this would go against his very being and purpose thus becoming an existentialist. He was opposed to the idea that Yahweh would want all to follow under his guidance and rule with them having no choice nor say in the matter and having to either die or live by Yahweh's decree from the moment they are born. While Helel was at first attempting to avoid a civil war, it was not until Helel discovered from Michael that his own brother was destined to kill him and the Helel Ben Shahar was enraged by the fact that something like this was kept from him that he snapped and declared war against Yahweh and Heaven. He spoke the truth to the choirs, speaking of the false memories and the deceit. He garnered a large group of followers including some Khaos Gods, throwing Heaven off balance before his brother Michael fought him, and won.

Ruler of Hell
Lucifer fell for days, or "nine times the space that measures day and night", and when he finally collided with solid matter, he found himself in Samatareral, the land of the king of the Lilim. Samael. Lucifer almost imminently runs Samael out of the position of Devil, solely by his presence, to proclaim his spot. Lucifer, though, did not rule alone. He created a system of shared power in Hell amongst 3 beings. Infernal Triumvirate (Lucifer, Baphomet and Beelzebub). One being for all the races that call Hell home. One Fallen (Lucifer). One Lilim (Baphomet). One Deity/Khaos god standin (Beelzbub). An unspoken decision was made throughout the system though, Lucifer was the chief in command. The other 2 were simply for appearance, as Satan was a fallen angel and Baphomet was. He adopted the title “Morningstar '' and the name “Lucifer”. Becoming Lord and sovereign of Hell and the Children of Lilith and Samael, The Lilim. Lilith, bound to the ruler of the domain was made his queen, but she accepted it with open arms as apposed to Samael. In his revenge-filled anger, Lucifer would attempt to take the Secret Fire also known as Vril (A sliver of Elyon's power given to the Primordials to shape the cosmos) to make new creations with his own two hands. Through his own usage of Vril, his new creations, The Cardinal Sins. They became too unruly and escaped into the mortal plane, becoming the Seven Deadly Sins and his second attempt created the Great Evils. Lucifer, However, he was stopped by El and forbade him from ever using Vril. Lucifer established the “Parliament of the Lost”, the leaders of the realms of Teneta, with all the gods of the dead. He expanded on Samael’s hierarchy, giving power to his brethren who fought in the war. He gave them the title of “Dukes of Hell” which included; Beelzebell, who was now Beelzebub, a child of Bael who became fast friends with Lucifer. The children of Bael. Satan (a Seraphim), Mammon, was Lilim that assisted their escape into Hell. Belphegor, a Thone that assisted in the attack. Abaddon returned, assisting in the retreat at the last minute. Abaddon then went by the name Asmodeus, and Baphomet, a powerful Lilim, entered to assist in the fight. When humans began to die, perhaps as an act of Lucifer's revenge, perhaps the humans believed they transgressed, sinned or wronged He who sits on the Throne, they entered Lucifer's domain. He punished them as they wished. He soon commissioned a grand and glorious palace known as Pandemonium to be built within the very bottom center of Hell in order to fully establish his power and splendor if he was not going to rule Heaven.

Twilight of Hyperborea
Lucifer still desired to wield the fires of Vril. He discovered that a portion of Vril was being used by etheral beings known as Hyperboreans, using the fire to advance their civilization and kingdom. At some point, Lucifer would attempt to cross the border of Hyperborea only to be stopped by an angel known as Rabiel. Moreover, the Angel of the Deep would not be fooled by Lucifer's deception and cunning mind, telling him to begone lest he incur the wrath of Heaven once more. Realizing that he cannot take the Secret Fire by force, Lucifer resorted to stealth but could not take Lilith's steed Tanin'iver as it was too large. Against his better judgment, he sought the aid of one of the Ogdru Hem (A group of Khaos Gods), Atlach-Nacha. Lucifer was warned of the dangers posed to allying with an Khaos God by his fellow monarchs, though Lucifer already knew that Atlach-Nacha would betray him at the most opportune time and prepared himself for the inevitable.

Lucifer would cloak himself with a shroud of darkness produced by Tanin'iver as he made his way to the outer southern borders of Hyperborea unseen, arriving at Mount Voormithadreth where she resided. Upon meeting with the Spider Goddess, he enlisted her help in retrieving the Secret Fire and he would also allow her to devour the sunlit gardens to sate herself. Although, she was hesitant as she feared the Heavenly Host as well as the power of the Hyperboreans whom repelled her long ago. To mollify her, Lucifer offered to sate her hunger with whatever she wished if she would aid him. She agreed, and Lucifer said he would return when the Hyperboreans were at their darkest times as he knew all too well that no kingdom would last forever in prosperance. It is said that during his absence, Lucifer also requested The Dukes to sow seeds of doubt, fear, and greed amongst the Hyperboreans to hasten their downfall.

During the twilight of the Hyperborean Age, Lucifer returned and gave Atlach-Nacha the cloak weaved by Tanin'iver for her to devour and by assimilating the dark properties of the cloak, she wove a shroud of darkness over her and Lucifer as they made their way towards Hyperborea. The two moved within the depths of the ocean and the spinning of Atlach-Nacha's webbed trail created what the FFOS describe as the "Tenebris Zone" in the dark depths of the ocean. They would finally reach Hyperborea as the kingdom was in disarray due to the Hyperborean ruler's machinations, and would use the collapse of the civilization as a distraction to move through the darkness where the Hyperborean were none the wiser. Having finally reached the gardens where the Vril Pyre was held, Lucifer allowed her to indulge herself in the consumption of the garden's beauty as he went to take the Vril. However, the Secret Fire resisted Lucifer's subjection, and after much trial and error, Lucifer was finally able to condense the Secret Fire down to a stable shape, controlling it as though it were a little jewel made of fire. Upon returning, Lucifer was surprised to see the Spider Goddess's form grow more hideous in size from devouring the divine garden before they fled.

Despite compacting the Secret Fire, it still fought against Lucifer and burned his left hand all the way up to his forearm, causing him immense agony but he would not release it. When they arrived at Cimmeria in the Eiglophian mountains, Lucifer, weakened from attempting to contain the Secret Fire, started to part ways from Atlach-Nacha. However, the Spider Goddess stopped him and demanded that Lucifer surrender the Secret Fire to which Lucifer refused. Atlach-Nacha reminded him that he promised her that he would satiate her hunger with whatever she wished but Lucifer corrected her by saying that he already did allow her to indulge herself in the Sunlit Gardens as he helped himself to the Secret Fire therefore he upheld his end of the bargain. Lucifer would again refuse Atlach-Nacha's demands, telling her that consuming the fire would only result in her destruction, to which she attacked the Morningstar saying that the fire too betrays him, and should she perish she would at least take pleasure in death knowing she devoured the Almighty's most favored child. Weaving her dark webs, she attempted to enmesh him in her nets and take the Vril by force. Even though Lucifer was weakened from his struggled containment of the Vril, he fought back against the monstrous Spider Goddess to which then, much to both his and Atlach-Nacha's surprise, the Vril responded to Lucifer's distress and unleashed a blast of blinding light that repelled Atlach-Nacha away from Lucifer. The brilliance of the Vril's radiance burned Atlach-Nacha's being, causing her to let out a terrible screech that echoed through the mountains all the way throughout the forest that surrounds it. She suffered several wounds from Lucifer's attacks, forcing her to flee. Having finally attained what he long sought, Lucifer returned to Pandemonium in Hell. His left hand and forearm would forever remain burned from forcefully restraining the Secret Fire.

Tower of Babel
After the flood, which killed off the mortals created by Elyon, Lucifer grew again Interested in the machinations of humanity. He and his legion spoke whispers of magic and power into the ears of the people of Babylon, and the people began building a tower. Something to surpass even the Heavens. He grew particularly curious with the great king, Nimrod. He recognized that Nimrod was a child of a Watcher, someone who managed to survive or hide from Michael's slaughter. Lucifer, in the guise of a mortal, would humble and win the trust of the Babylonian king. He would have him discover and utilize this ancient divine knowledge that was passed down to him through his celestial ancestors with Lucifer proposing that with such knowledge at his disposal.. Never did Lucifer pressure Nimrod to do anything, never did he even suggest. Nimrod was enticed by Lucifer's words, and understand that he should not just be a king of man but must also be a king of the heavens given he holds the blood of the heavens within him.

Lucifer witnessed Nimrod commissioning the legendary Tower of Babel's construction under the united hand of all humanity, the latter of which built the tower to breach the gates of Paradise in order to assume their place next to the Almighty. Lucifer also realized that the tower was no ordinary construct, but rather it held otherworldly properties which would allow it to interconnect with the Axis Mundi during the Convergence and in turn let the human race pass through the Firmament unharmed. This was all in thanks to Nimrod, who discovered this secret by his Watcher dna.

After the tower was destroyed by God Lucifer took the opportunity to have these scattered humans build their own towers but across the four corners of the globe. The four towers would act as gateways for the roots of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Lucifer ordered Mulciber, the architect of Hell, to guide the humans into building the four towers. Using the Secret Fire that he took from Hyperborea, and compounding it with powerful infernal magic, Lucifer created the Profane Champion, among the most elite and powerful demonic soldiers in the Inferno. Five of these knights stood among them for their unrivaled power, strength, and skill and were elevated in status among the knights by Lucifer himself, becoming the Vassals of the Morning Star or the Five Champions of Lucifer. The five knights named are Sparda, Artorias, Ornstein, Ciaran, and Urxehl.

Later on, his idea of a world without predestination sparked the formation and rising of none other than the Illuminati who formed sometime around Ancient Egypt.

The Rule of Michael
Many years after Michael gained the title of God from Yahweh's departure, Lucifer was told that Michael had decided to lock the gates of Heaven. Lucifer, understanding the ramifications of this decision took it into himself to fix the balance. In order for "just" and "unsinful" humans to not be tortured for eternity, Lucifer renovates Hell. Lucifer, with the help of his populous and higher ranking demons, began to renovate Hell to a livable realm. Only the last ring of Treachery he kept as a place of torture. He also unified the rings forming the URH (United Rings of Hell). He finally took the sole title of ruler of Hell. Cementing himself as the true Devil, wearing it like a badge of honor.

Children
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Personality
Lucifer can be wholly be described as being brash, bold, prideful, charismatic, idealistic, and arrogant. Even as an angel he was a driven, charming, determined and brilliant being. After his fall, Lucifer became a revolutionary and an anarchist, fighting against a corrupt system made by a higher power in pursuit of essential truths but with tragic consequences. The most potent aspect of his personality is his desire to gain true and total freedom from the chains of predestination that was decreed by God and given that he embodies free-will, the concept of predestination where one is not control of their own lives, is an affront to his very existence. After some time, Lucifer became jaded, still prideful and brash, but numb to the world.

His determination and pride had him convinced that his revolution to shatter the chains of destiny and not be bound under the grand plans of a higher power was truly for the greater good, and that it would bring order, purpose, and direction to the universe while providing benefits for mankind in the long run, he tirelessly endeavored to fulfill this vision. While both willing and very much capable of achieving his own ends by force even against the world, he also knew better than to presume, for all his power, that he could take on the whole of creation by himself and possibly come out on top. As such, he relied equally much on his outstandingly genius-level intellect and excellent mastery in the use of tactics and strategy.

Aside from his ability to create carefully-woven plans to achieve his goals, Lucifer is an extremely persuasive orator and is known to be a very powerful speaker. Clever and composed, he had a phenomenal command of the art of public speaking, allowing him to mystify and terrify his audiences, allies and enemies alike, inspiring fanatical loyalty with each word, and gaining widespread following for his cause, followers whom he affectionately referred to as his as "brothers and sisters" for his fallen cohorts. Indeed, this skill is such that he was able to convince one-third of the angelic host to join his cause before the impending war in Heaven. When appearing in front of an audience at a rally, Lucifer was treated as a revered celebrity, as was expected of someone with his charisma and wisdom. The demonic inhabitants of Hell even revere Lucifer as a god-like figure. He is loyal to those who are loyal to him and treats them with respect should they prove worthy of themselves. This shows that in a sense Lucifer would acknowledge those who are strong in both the physical and mental sense. He would test his followers by having them partake in missions that would ensure the progress of plans and see how capable they are when they are faced with obstacles and see if their own personal gains would outweigh his cause.

Lucifer also showcased extreme dislike towards those who are arrogant and possess a superiority complex, ironic since he himself is arrogant and prideful. He was also not above punishing his followers if they display too much pride and overconfidence in their powers, telling them not to underestimate the enemy, another irony and quite frankly hypocritical trait since he himself underestimates his human enemies and considers them beneath him that he barely gives them attention although it is only through their tenacity, determination, and power that Lucifer finally acknowledges them as worthy opponents.

Much like the inhabitants of Hell and most angels, Lucifer harbored nothing but contempt and disdain towards the human race. Like some of his angelic brethren, he addresses them in derogatory terms, calling them "hairless apes" or "talking monkeys" and would not shed a tear if a mortal were slain. Lucifer displays curiosity and fascination with the more harmless things that humans have created and discovered.

Lucifer is incredibly manipulative, although contrary to the Christian depiction of being the "Prince of Lies" Lucifer outright refuses to lie, finding it crass and beneath him, and tells the exact literal truth to those he persuades to join his cause. His charisma, wisdom, and soft-spoken attitude, makes it incredibly difficult for one to be deterred by his words. Despite being seemingly not interested in fighting, Lucifer does actually enjoy a good fight as he was elated upon realizing that he would fight his brother Michael once again. He acknowledges one's power and strength during battle. He is also surprisingly honorable as he was unwilling to fight an opponent he considers beneath him although that could be counted as him being arrogant. He was still honorable to where when he makes a promise, he intends to keep it and see that it is fulfilled.

However, in spite of all this, Lucifer is in many ways a tragic figure. He is fully aware of the consequences of his actions and the lengths he was willing to go to reach his goals were fueled by ambition and a fanatical sense of self-purpose, rather than evil intent. He knew that his ideals and goals would have terrible consequences and sacrifices and would not only push him away from his family but also make them turn on him. He also knew that his pride would never allow him to repent as he also knows that if he does, he would go against everything that he stands for regarding free-will. In fact, Lucifer also knew that the rising tension in Heaven would spark a civil war which was something he was trying to avoid at all costs, however, it was not until he discovered what Yahweh had done regarding his role in wiping the minds of the angels, that he snapped and declared war on the Almighty leading to the War in Heaven. Despite being cast out and shunned by Heaven, Lucifer still cares for and loves his family as shown when he attempted to persuade his brother Gabriel from fighting him. While having a calm and composed nature, Lucifer is capable of terrifying displays of rage when provoked being able to match blows with the highest ranking khaos gods or even primordials when the time comes.

Because of his predicament and his firm belief in his own ideals, Lucifer was prone to breaking down, but this was on rare occasions. His breakdowns only occur when there are individuals that continue to resist him and with success as well, increasingly becoming more frustrated and angry; Leviathan compared it to a temper tantrum. He was also unaccepting of those that can overcome him, especially mortals. Unlike most demons, Lucifer only kills out of necessity and never without reason. At best, Lucifer dismantles and incapacitates his opponent but if provoked enough he resorts to killing. Even then, despite being surrounded by his fallen brothers, Lucifer always felt like he was alone especially after he fell. Lucifer is reportedly known for having contemplated his past misdeeds and felt remorse and shame for the horrifying things he had committed during his attempted dismantling of God's grand plans with one of the more prominent factor being the civil war in Heaven where he was forced to kill his own siblings that fought against him and his rebel cohorts. Lucifer also took an undetermined time off after find out he had a mother, someone who, was kept from him due to the memory wipe.

Powers and Abilities
Being the second-born creation of God, Lucifer is a being of incalculable celestial power. He is among the most powerful entities in all of creation. The Morningstar is powerful in ways that defy description itself and commands the legions of Hell, including its lords, unchallenged; the only two beings that somewhat rival him in the depths of Hell are Baphomet and Beelzebub who formed the Satanic Triumvirate. Lucifer's power surpasses even the likes of the Ogdru Hem, extraterrestrial beings and Khaos gods of unimaginable power that have existed before or during the dawn of creation, and rivals the likes of the Ogdru Jahad whom are the parents of the Ogdru Hem high ranking Khaos gods. Lucifer's mere presence when angered was said to have "shook the globe" and created several unnatural disasters around parts of the world. Moreover, his presence also caused supernatural beings and psychics immense agony and trembled from sheer dread.

Lucifer is dangerous to the point where he is able to intimidate other powerful beings such as the Eternals. Dream of the Eternals outright admitted that Lucifer is much more powerful than he is and stated that he is not even sure if he will be able to survive a straight fight with him. He is able to unnerve the gods themselves when in their presence despite the enormity of their power. In fact, some have expressed doubt and fear at the thought of fighting him, much less defeating him, given that his role in the Apocalypse would also spell their doom. Gabriel himself confirmed that while they may put up a good fight in the end, Lucifer will turn them into "finger paint", and convinced the gods to stay their hand and not move against him.

If he is provoked to violence, his preference seems to be to use fire and light as a weapon. Nevertheless, has proven himself to be quite an extraordinary and adept combatant, showing to be methodic, basic, but brutal and analytical. He was able to defeat many of the other lesser archangels that tried to stop him, bested Gabriel in combat either without or slight effort. He fought on equal terms with Michael; in fact the battle between Lucifer and Michael was said to have set the cosmos ablaze from the sheer force of their power alone during the War in Heaven.