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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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