Cherub of Creation IST the Sword

Suggested Word Forces: 12

Corporeal Forces: 4 Strength: 7 Agility: 9

Ethereal Forces: 5 Intelligence: 8 Precision: 12

Celestial Forces: 5 Will: 8 Perception: 12

Vessel: human male/2, Charisma +2

Skills: Artistry/6 (poetry), Emote/4, Fighting/1, Knowledge (musical lore/6), Languages (French/3, Spanish/3), Large Weapon/1 (sword), Musical Instrument (lute/6, harp/6, violin/6), Ranged Weapon/1 (shotgun), Savoir-Faire/2, Seduction/4, Singing/6

Songs: Affinity (Ethereal/1, Celestial/2), Blades (Celestial/1), Empathy (Ethereal/1, Celestial/1), Forbidding (Ethereal/1), Harmony (Ethereal/2, Celestial/1), Healing (Corporeal/2, Ethereal/1), Lending (Celestial/2), Sensations (Ethereal/1, Celestial/1), Shields (Corporeal/2), Solace (Ethereal/3), Tongues (Corporeal/2, Ethereal/1)

Attunements: Cherub of Creation, Cherub of the Sword, Purity of Purpose, Angel of Courtly Love

Angel of Courtly Love: By spending 2 Essence, Carlos can inspire anyone in love with another to reveal that in song (if the GM must roll, treat the target as suddenly having a Singing skill of 4). Carlos gains 2 Essence whenever someone in his presence sings a genuinely felt love song without his interference.

Don't let his Word fool you. Carlos is quite busy in the modern era. His Word covers every single person who ever sang of the love of another, whether it was accompanied by a lute or a steel guitar. Carlos got his Word from watching over the court of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, fostering the musicians - and the ideals of courtly love - there. Since then, he's watched over some of the greatest singers in history.

Carlos is legendary in Heaven for his love affairs: like his earthly counterparts, Carlos adores chastely from afar (often for decades), pouring out his soul and talent to praise and exalt his inspiration. Those so chosen for this honor - and a deeply sought-for honor it was - were often those whose worth and merit were overlooked, until Carlos' music instructed the less discerning to see what was there all along. He has chosen not to reveal the name of his latest love (he only calls her the Discerning Lady, which sounds better in Angelic and at least confirms the gender). It is said that, when in the throes of his perfect passion, he can make Elohim weep and Ofanim stand still without dissonance.

How he ended up in service to the Sword is a bit of a mystery. Eli had barely left the Cathedral before Laurence immediately swooped down and snapped him up for his organization. In marked contrast to most Creationers, Carlos has been since rewarded well for his talents: he's become the unofficial bard for Laurence's organization, commemorating their victories and most outstanding Servitors. Still, the Archangel of the Sword isn't exactly known for being a patron of the arts: why would he need an expert in loving from afar?