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Lantern Archon
Hound Archon Justice Archon Owl Archon Trumpet Archon
Archons
Archons
The mighty archons are exalted celestial champions who maintain banish foes. In addition to their impressive powers, they are also
peace, uphold justice, and serve the angels and deities of Arcadia, fearless, tireless, resistant to most attacks, and can’t be charmed.
Bytopia, and the Seven Heavens of Mount Celestia. Divine Agents. While they rarely leave Mount Celestia, archons
Benevolent Guardians. Whereas angels act more as agents, can be encountered anywhere, even in the Lower Planes. They
commanders, and generals, archons fill the role of soldiers, frequently travel to the Material Plane on a variety of missions,
scouts, and support specialists. They protect the innocent and acting as couriers, messengers, spies, or marshals. Archons have
defenseless and aid the wounded and sick. They despise and stand been known to assist adventurers, especially if they are favored by
against malevolent supernatural creatures such as demons, devils, their deities.
yugoloths, and evil undead. They capture and bring to justice Types of Archons. There are eight major types of archons, each
powerful creatures who have performed depraved and despicable with different characteristics and abilities. The hound archon,
acts. Unfortunately, their unwavering sense of righteousness often justice archon, and lantern archons are the most numerous ones,
leaves them vulnerable to manipulation and conflict. and make up the bulk of the archon army, serving as foot soldiers,
Blessed Champions. Archons never willingly use violence unless guards, and scouts. The owl archon, trumpet archon, and warden
it is necessary. However, if combat is unavoidable, archons can be archon are specialists, while the sword archon and the throne
a terrifying thing to behold as they become justice and vengeance archon act as military officers.
personified. They radiate an aura of menace that can sap the will Immortal Nature. An archon doesn’t require food, drink, or
of their foes. Archons are expert battle tacticians, able to teleport sleep.
at will and cast powerful divine spells that can aid allies and
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