The Sebetu
The Sebetu
The Sebetu
The Namaru, the First House, who were once the flagbearers of God and bringer of
His word.
The Asharu, the Second House, who once watched over humanity like their own
children.
The Annunaki, the Third House, who created the world and the tools for those upon
it to use.
The Neberu, the Fourth House, who set the universe running like clockwork and could
read its movements like no other.
The Lammasu, the Fifth House, whose job was to inspire humanity to the heights of
pure truth.
The Rabisu, the Sixth House, who created and oversaw the plants and animals that
were to serve under humans.
The Halaku, the Seventh House, who destroyed when that that was created by the
other houses was out of time and use.
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The Sebettu – literally: the Seven – are the remains of the noble Houses of Angels
that served God and humanity before they were imprisoned for millennium in Hell.
Now there are cracks in the prison walls and the demons are finding their ways back
to earth…
Namaru: the Devils
Once belonging to the House of the Dawn and serving as God’s heralds to the rest of
the Heavenly Host, these angels were the standard-bearers of God’s will and the
champions of humanity. Now these Devils use their charisma and powers of persuasion
to twist mortal and immortal minds alike to serve their own wicked desires. Devils
are the ultimate deceivers, corrupting souls with guile and honeyed words. Despite
their magnetism and presence, or perhaps because of it, they are never quite able
to fit in with humans or other demons, and they must struggle even harder against
the anguish that threatens their sanity. Devils are drawn to humans with great
vision and towering ambition, such as executives, politicians and entertainers who
believe that they are a law unto themselves.
These formers Angels of the Firmament were given the task of directing the winds
and carrying the life-giving breath of God to those whom the Creator wished to
save. Now these demons are the bearers of plague and pestilences, their passage
swift and unseen but their punishments cruel and lingering. Depending on their
whim, they can heal or poison with a touch. Scourges are drawn to those fearful
souls who believe in perils that lurk just out of sight.
The Malefactors are the artisans among the fallen, once given charge of the earth
and all that lies within it. These demons are cunning, patient and thoughtful,
using their powers of fabrication to turn the most mundane items into wondrous
gifts that ultimately corrupt the recipient. These are the classic demons of myth
who supplied every cursed sword, every magic mirror, every glorious, poisonous
treasure that brought doom on kings and kingdoms alike. Malefactors are drawn in
insecure, needy souls, perhaps outwardly strong but hungry for some object that
will make their dreams come true.
The Fiends once directed the course of the sun, moon and stars, weaving the complex
patterns that governed the tides, seasons and portents of Heaven. Their power lay
in the night, in dreams and visions, and now they use their knowledge to trap the
unwary mind in nets of madness. Where once they were oracles, dispensing wisdom and
warnings, now they are the masters of nightmares and far-reaching curses. Fiends
are drawn to those vainglorious souls who covet secrets and forbidden knowledge.
The Defilers are seducers – ever-changing, always alluring. They were given
dominion over the oceans, and they can alter their appearance like quicksilver,
taking the form of their victim’s greatest desire. The can manipulate not only
their own bodies, but others’ aw well, granting glorious beauty in place of
ugliness, but always for a price. These demons seek out the vain and heartbroken,
tangling them in webs of glamour and stealing their faith right before their eyes.
Devourers are the warriors among the fallen, given charge of the beasts of the
wilderness and infused with the nature of the predator. They are naturally fierce
and impulsive by nature, favoring action over long-winded discussion. By the same
token, they are not inclined to slow punishments or long, convoluted corruption.
They incite, ravage, annihilate and move on. Devourers are naturally drawn to
violent, aggressive individuals as the source of their power, be they street thugs,
cops, soldiers or corporate sharks.
After God created man and woman, He returned to Heaven, His labors complete –
leaving death and decay to follow in His wake. In the beginning, the Slayers
touched only plants and animals, taking those past their time and retuning their
essences back to the earth. They were the Angels of Death, the silent gentle
Reapers who did God’s bidding and ended life when its time had come. After the
rebellion, their mandate came to include humanity as well. Now the Slayers who
turned their back on Heaven are tormentors of the dead, masters of spirit who can
raise ghosts, reap souls from living bodies or trap a spirit in a vessel of their
choosing. Slayer are drawn to souls who believe that there is nothing left living
for or those who cling to life at the expense of those around them.