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The '''cherub''' (plural '''cherubim''') is a creature belonging to the '''Angelics''' category. They are sapient and adapted to life in the Civilized Areas, making them one of the [[:Category:Civilized creatures|civilized species]] of the Mazes.
Angelic creatures are employees of '''Heaven, Ltd.''', the Angelic [[Factions|faction]].
Cherubs Cherubim resemble short, chubby humanoids, with a child-like appearance, a pair of white feathered wings, pale to light skin, and blonde hair. They are 5 feet tall on average, and weigh around 140 pounds on average. Both male and female cherubs cherubim exist, and they typically wear white, Roman-style togas, white sandals, and one silver wrist bracelets on each arm, each one adorned with the symbol of Heaven, Ltd.
Cherubs Cherubim are the lowest rank of angelic creatures, below [[angel|angels]] and [[pterolykos|pterolykoi]]. Despite resembling children or, at most, prepubescent teenagers, cherubs cherubim are mentally adults and possess the same intelligence, reasoning, and thinking capabilities as an average [[human]]. This contrast between their appearance and their behavior can be shocking, particularly to those not used to seeing angelic creatures.
All angelic creatures have the same basic objectives: to provide company, guidance, and protection to sapients in need. More than being merely combat companions, Angelics operate on the principle that by being in contact and serving as protectors, they can teach Heaven's values to those they protect, in turn increasing their influence over sapients. Their other major objective is to oppose demonic influence, and fight demonic creatures at every opportunity. They frequently roam through the Mazes in search of people to protect, as every person they defend (and every Demonic creature they defeat) increases their Angelic Energy, which allows them to perform their powers.
Cherubs Cherubim are at the lowest rank, and are made out of the smallest amount of angelic essence. They are therefore the weakest, but they should not be underestimated. Their two special powers are the ''light shield'', a magic protective shield designed to increase their survivability, and the ''healing beam'', which they can use to heal themselves, but most often, others. In addition, they can use traditional weapons, and are traditionally equipped with a shortbow and arrows; though some of them train themselves in the use of different weapons.
Over time, a cherub may eventually "grow" or "evolve" into full [[angel|angels]]. It is not known exactly how this process works, and Heaven, Ltd. has refused to give detailed explanations, but the prevailing theory is that angelic creatures evolve through repeated gaining and spending of Angelic Energy, a process that is generally explained as "gaining experience". This process has no relation with age either, as it has been found that all angelic creatures besides [[shrine maiden|shrine maidens]] neither visibly age, nor do they appear to have a maximum life expectancy.