Throughout history we have been aware, on some level of our consciousness, of another plane. A plane of spirits, demonic and angelic. We have stories of them coming to tempt us and aid us. To guard and to harm.
With the twentieth century, we discovered this was no mere superstition when the first Demonic Embassy set up shop in London. Their ambassador, [unprintable symbol] was well-known in royal circles already and was a convivial, public face to this other realm.
Shortly after, in France, the embassy to the higher, angelic realms opened which did nothing for the current tension between the two nations.
Now almost every country of note can say they have representation, as it seems our friendly little plane of existence is considered a ‘dandy little retirement spot’, to quote one individual who consisted of a thousand rotating eyes and wings.
Now, with this out of the way, it is time to explain to you how to gauge the power and rank of an otherworldly being you have encountered.
Demons and angels choose their own bodies in a process that has been considered similar to doll-making, in their words. In their own realms they are merely energy but to exist among us and outside of minds, they must create something physical.
Their power and rank influences what ‘parts’ they have access to. A weak creature may have no more than some off-coloured skin or glowing eyes, while a powerful entity may have a flaming halo, a height of ten feet, several eyes, a holy aura, and an enormous wingspan, among other unique attributes.
It is said you can often spot a new arrival by their habit of choosing the newest, fanciest hairs and body pieces.
The respect given through these appearances is enticing to the point that lower-level entities have been known to craft their own fakes with papier mache, wire, and other crafty resources. Do not be fooled by these fakes!
Not all otherworldly entities advertise their power, however, so when facing one that seems barely different from the average human, be mindful. You could be dealing with a humble powerhouse.