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	* Tome: These are the [[archangel]]s of Celestia; there are only seven Tome Archons, with each responsible for one of Celestia's seven layers. Originally having the heads of vultures, since 3e each of the seven has since been fleshed out further and now has a unique appearance.		* Tome: These are the [[archangel]]s of Celestia; there are only seven Tome Archons, with each responsible for one of Celestia's seven layers. Originally having the heads of vultures, since 3e each of the seven has since been fleshed out further and now has a unique appearance.

	In [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]], the [[Monster Manual]] initially brought back only the Lantern, Hound and Trumpet archons. The Lantern was perhaps the most noteworthy, as it could be summoned or used as a familiar or companion more readily than the others and had quite overpowered spell-likes when it was. The [[Book of Exalted Deeds]] would bring back the Sword, Warden and Throne Archon, as well as replacing the original Tome Archons with the '''[[Celestial Hebdomand]]''', made up of Barachiel, the Messenger, Domiel, the Mercy-Bringer, Erathaol, the Seer, Pistis Sophia, the Ascetic, Raziel, the Crusader, Sealtiel, the Defender, and Zaphkiel, the Watcher. It also added the first of several new archons in the form of the Owl Archon. Later additions to the family would consist of the Hammer Archon ([[~~Races of X\|~~Races of Stone]]), Word Archon ([[Tome of Magic]]), Sibyllic Guardian (Complete Psionic) and Justice Archon ([[Monster Manual]] IV).		In [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]], the [[Monster Manual]] initially brought back only the Lantern, Hound and Trumpet archons. The Lantern was perhaps the most noteworthy, as it could be summoned or used as a familiar or companion more readily than the others and had quite overpowered spell-likes when it was. The [[Book of Exalted Deeds]] would bring back the Sword, Warden and Throne Archon, as well as replacing the original Tome Archons with the '''[[Celestial Hebdomand]]''', made up of Barachiel, the Messenger, Domiel, the Mercy-Bringer, Erathaol, the Seer, Pistis Sophia, the Ascetic, Raziel, the Crusader, Sealtiel, the Defender, and Zaphkiel, the Watcher. It also added the first of several new archons in the form of the Owl Archon. Later additions to the family would consist of the Hammer Archon ([[Races of Stone]]), Word Archon ([[Tome of Magic]]), Sibyllic Guardian (Complete Psionic) and Justice Archon ([[Monster Manual]] IV).
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	:''For the [[Dark Eldar]] unit, see [[Archon (Warhammer 40,000)]].'' ~~If you're looking for the [[C.S. Goto\|poorly-written]] villain from the Mass Effect franchise, why?~~		:''For the [[Dark Eldar]] unit, see [[Archon (Warhammer 40,000)]].''

	'''Archon''' (from the Greek ''archai'', "origins" or "to rule"), a word which in real-life is a term for an autocratic ruler and a type of hostile angel-like beings from the religious movement Gnosticism. In relation to /tg/ interests, it is a name used to describe several characters in a series of games within the various hobbies of [[/tg/]]. [[Archon (Video Game)\|It is also an old digital board game.]]		'''Archon''' (from the Greek ''archai'', "origins" or "to rule"), a word which in real-life is a term for an autocratic ruler and a type of hostile angel-like beings from the religious movement Gnosticism. In relation to /tg/ interests, it is a name used to describe several characters in a series of games within the various hobbies of [[/tg/]]. [[Archon (Video Game)\|It is also an old digital board game.]]

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	:''For the [[Dark Eldar]] unit, see [[Archon (Warhammer 40,000)]].'' If you're looking for the poorly-written villain from the Mass Effect franchise, why?		:''For the [[Dark Eldar]] unit, see [[Archon (Warhammer 40,000)]].'' If you're looking for the [[C.S. Goto\|poorly-written]] villain from the Mass Effect franchise, why?
	'''Archon''' (from the Greek ''archai'', "origins" or "to rule"), a word which in real-life is a term for an autocratic ruler and a type of hostile angel-like beings from the religious movement Gnosticism. In relation to /tg/ interests, it is a name used to describe several characters in a series of games within the various hobbies of [[/tg/]]. [[Archon (Video Game)\|It is also an old digital board game.]]		'''Archon''' (from the Greek ''archai'', "origins" or "to rule"), a word which in real-life is a term for an autocratic ruler and a type of hostile angel-like beings from the religious movement Gnosticism. In relation to /tg/ interests, it is a name used to describe several characters in a series of games within the various hobbies of [[/tg/]]. [[Archon (Video Game)\|It is also an old digital board game.]]

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	The most commonly known type of Archon, the Celestial Archons live mostly in the [[Celestia\|Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia]]. They form a hierarchy of virtue: the less enlightened stand under the guidance of the more enlightened. This goes all the way from the simple Lantern archons (glowing balls of light about a foot across who try to inspire others to live in virtue and do good) all the way to the Celestial Hebdomad, the council of seven archangels who lord over the people of Celestia. While the hierarchy mirrors the ranks of the [[Baatezu]] in [[Baator\|hell]], the Archons have no rivalry between themselves: an archon strives to promote Law, Good, and justice rather than their own advancement; if an act would further these goals but result in someone else being promoted rather than oneself, so be it (although this will be noted when a superior analyzes that archon's evaluation).		The most commonly known type of Archon, the Celestial Archons live mostly in the [[Celestia\|Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia]]. They form a hierarchy of virtue: the less enlightened stand under the guidance of the more enlightened. This goes all the way from the simple Lantern archons (glowing balls of light about a foot across who try to inspire others to live in virtue and do good) all the way to the Celestial Hebdomad, the council of seven archangels who lord over the people of Celestia. While the hierarchy mirrors the ranks of the [[Baatezu]] in [[Baator\|hell]], the Archons have no rivalry between themselves: an archon strives to promote Law, Good, and justice rather than their own advancement; if an act would further these goals but result in someone else being promoted rather than oneself, so be it (although this will be noted when a superior analyzes that archon's evaluation).

	While the [[Guardinal]]s are infamously known as the "furry celestials", it bears noting that a good number of archons are also humanoid animals~~, and back in pre-planescape 2e, ''all'' of them were~~.		While the [[Guardinal]]s are infamously known as the "furry celestials", it bears noting that a good number of archons are (or were) also humanoid animals .

	In [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], the list of Celestial Archons consisted of the following:		In [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], the list of Celestial Archons consisted of the following:

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	[[File:Celestial Archons.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Three Celestial Archons, clockwise from top left: a Lantern Archon, a Hound Archon and a Trumpet Archon.]]		[[File:Celestial Archons.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Three Celestial Archons, clockwise from top left: a Lantern Archon, a Hound Archon and a Trumpet Archon.]]
	The most commonly known type of Archon, the Celestial Archons live mostly in the [[Celestia\|Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia]]. They form a hierarchy of virtue: the less enlightened stand under the guidance of the more enlightened. This goes all the way from the simple Lantern archons (glowing balls of light about a foot across who try to inspire others to live in virtue and do good) all the way to the Celestial Hebdomad, the council of seven archangels who lord over the people of Celestia. While the hierarchy mirrors the ranks of the [[Baatezu]] in [[Baator\|hell]], the Archons have no rivalry between themselves: an archon strives to promote Law, Good, and justice rather than their own advancement; if an act would further these goals but result in someone else being promoted rather than oneself, so be it (although this will be noted when a superior analyzes that archon's evaluation).		The most commonly known type of Archon, the Celestial Archons live mostly in the [[Celestia\|Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia]]. They form a hierarchy of virtue: the less enlightened stand under the guidance of the more enlightened. This goes all the way from the simple Lantern archons (glowing balls of light about a foot across who try to inspire others to live in virtue and do good) all the way to the Celestial Hebdomad, the council of seven archangels who lord over the people of Celestia. While the hierarchy mirrors the ranks of the [[Baatezu]] in [[Baator\|hell]], the Archons have no rivalry between themselves: an archon strives to promote Law, Good, and justice rather than their own advancement; if an act would further these goals but result in someone else being promoted rather than oneself, so be it (although this will be noted when a superior analyzes that archon's evaluation).

			While the [[Guardinal]]s are infamously known as the "furry celestials", it bears noting that a good number of archons are also humanoid animals, and back in pre-planescape 2e, ''all'' of them were.

	In [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], the list of Celestial Archons consisted of the following:		In [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], the list of Celestial Archons consisted of the following:
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	* Hound: Humanoid canines who are the primary guardians and warriors of the lowest layers of Celestia.		* Hound: Humanoid canines who are the primary guardians and warriors of the lowest layers of Celestia.
	* Warden: Humanoid bears who guard the portals that lead between the different layers of Celestia, preventing their abuse by others.		* Warden: Humanoid bears who guard the portals that lead between the different layers of Celestia, preventing their abuse by others.
	* Sword: ~~Resembling the "classic" angelic depiction~~ of ~~a winged [[human]]~~, ~~these~~ archons are the messengers of Celestia, carrying missives between the different realms of that plane.		* Sword: Originally winged humanoid cats, later redesigned in Planescape as humans with wings ''instead'' of arms, then redesigned again in 3e as angels with swords for hands. These archons are the messengers of Celestia, carrying missives between the different realms of that plane.
	* Trumpet: Resembling [[avariel]] carrying enchanted trumpets, these archons not only serve alongside Sword Archons, but are also responsible for escorting the souls of the dead who have been subjected to Raise Dead or Resurrection back to their bodies.		* Trumpet: Resembling [[avariel]]s or [[Aasimon\|planetar]]s carrying enchanted trumpets, these archons not only serve alongside Sword Archons, but are also responsible for escorting the souls of the dead who have been subjected to Raise Dead or Resurrection back to their bodies.
	* Throne: Resembling armor-clad humans, these are the rulers of most of the cities scattered across Celestia.		* Throne: Resembling armor-clad humans, these are the rulers of most of the cities scattered across Celestia.
	* Tome: ~~Resembling hawk-headed humans, these~~ are the [[archangel]]s of Celestia; there are only seven Tome Archons, with each responsible for one of Celestia's seven layers.		* Tome: These are the [[archangel]]s of Celestia; there are only seven Tome Archons, with each responsible for one of Celestia's seven layers. Originally having the heads of vultures, since 3e each of the seven has since been fleshed out further and now has a unique appearance.

	In [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]], the [[Monster Manual]] initially brought back only the Lantern, Hound and Trumpet archons. The Lantern was perhaps the most noteworthy, as it could be summoned or used as a familiar or companion more readily than the others and had quite overpowered spell-likes when it was. The [[Book of Exalted Deeds]] would bring back the Sword, Warden and Throne Archon, as well as replacing the original Tome Archons with the '''[[Celestial Hebdomand]]''', made up of Barachiel, the Messenger, Domiel, the Mercy-Bringer, Erathaol, the Seer, Pistis Sophia, the Ascetic, Raziel, the Crusader, Sealtiel, the Defender, and Zaphkiel, the Watcher. It also added the first of several new archons in the form of the Owl Archon. Later additions to the family would consist of the Hammer Archon ([[Races of X\|Races of Stone]]), Word Archon ([[Tome of Magic]]), Sibyllic Guardian (Complete Psionic) and Justice Archon ([[Monster Manual]] IV).		In [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]], the [[Monster Manual]] initially brought back only the Lantern, Hound and Trumpet archons. The Lantern was perhaps the most noteworthy, as it could be summoned or used as a familiar or companion more readily than the others and had quite overpowered spell-likes when it was. The [[Book of Exalted Deeds]] would bring back the Sword, Warden and Throne Archon, as well as replacing the original Tome Archons with the '''[[Celestial Hebdomand]]''', made up of Barachiel, the Messenger, Domiel, the Mercy-Bringer, Erathaol, the Seer, Pistis Sophia, the Ascetic, Raziel, the Crusader, Sealtiel, the Defender, and Zaphkiel, the Watcher. It also added the first of several new archons in the form of the Owl Archon. Later additions to the family would consist of the Hammer Archon ([[Races of X\|Races of Stone]]), Word Archon ([[Tome of Magic]]), Sibyllic Guardian (Complete Psionic) and Justice Archon ([[Monster Manual]] IV).

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	5e refluffed the Elemental Archons into the more generic '''Elemental Myrmidons''', making them a neutral allied creature that can be made by conjuring an elemental into a suit of armor. ~~this~~ will mindwipe the sentient mass of its past free life.		5e refluffed the Elemental Archons into the more generic '''Elemental Myrmidons''', making them a neutral allied creature that can be made by conjuring an elemental into a suit of armor. This will mindwipe the sentient mass of its past free life.
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	5e refluffed the Elemental Archons into the more generic '''Elemental Myrmidons''', making them a neutral allied creature, that can be made by conjuring an elemental into a suit of armor. this will mindwipe the sentient mass of its past free life.		5e refluffed the Elemental Archons into the more generic '''Elemental Myrmidons''', making them a neutral allied creature that can be made by conjuring an elemental into a suit of armor. this will mindwipe the sentient mass of its past free life.
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	'''Archon''' (from the Greek ''archai'', "origins" or "to rule"), a word which in real-life is a term for an autocratic ruler and a type of hostile angel-like beings from the religious movement Gnosticism. In relation to /tg/ interests, it is a name used to describe several characters in a series of games within the various hobbies of [[/tg/]]. [[Archon (Video Game)\|It is also an old digital board game.]]		'''Archon''' (from the Greek ''archai'', "origins" or "to rule"), a word which in real-life is a term for an autocratic ruler and a type of hostile angel-like beings from the religious movement Gnosticism. In relation to /tg/ interests, it is a name used to describe several characters in a series of games within the various hobbies of [[/tg/]]. [[Archon (Video Game)\|It is also an old digital board game.]]

	Up to and including [[3e]] Archons in [[Dungeons and Dragons]] were exclusively Lawful celestials, but with the coming of [[4e]] another group was added.		Up to and including [[3e]], Archons in [[Dungeons and Dragons]] were exclusively Lawful celestials, but with the coming of [[4e]] another group was added.

	In [[Magic: The Gathering]], "Archon" is a subspecies of Angel specifically called out as embodying the worst attributes of White Mana, being embodiments of things like tyranny, moral rigidity, and draconian law - in comparison, Angels tend to be embodiments of White's more positive aspects, such as compassion and mercy. They appear as humanoids with faces obscured behind masks, veils or helms, and always mounted on some manner of winged beast. It has been theorized that, at least initially, they were White Mana's counterpart to Black Mana's [[Specter]]s. They are known to be found on the [[plane]]s of [[Alara]], [[Eldraine]], [[Shadowmoor]], [[Ravnica]], [[Theros]] and [[Zendikar]].		In [[Magic: The Gathering]], "Archon" is a subspecies of Angel specifically called out as embodying the worst attributes of White Mana, being embodiments of things like tyranny, moral rigidity, and draconian law - in comparison, Angels tend to be embodiments of White's more positive aspects, such as compassion and mercy. They appear as humanoids with faces obscured behind masks, veils or helms, and always mounted on some manner of winged beast. It has been theorized that, at least initially, they were White Mana's counterpart to Black Mana's [[Specter]]s. They are known to be found on the [[plane]]s of [[Alara]], [[Eldraine]], [[Shadowmoor]], [[Ravnica]], [[Theros]] and [[Zendikar]].
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	5e ~~renamed~~ the Elemental Archons into the more generic Elemental Myrmidons, making them a neutral allied creature, that can be made by conjuring an elemental into a suit of armor. this will mindwipe the sentient mass of its past free life.		5e refluffed the Elemental Archons into the more generic '''Elemental Myrmidons''', making them a neutral allied creature, that can be made by conjuring an elemental into a suit of armor. this will mindwipe the sentient mass of its past free life.
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 In [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]], the [[Monster Manual]] initially brought back only the Lantern, Hound and Trumpet archons. The Lantern was perhaps the most noteworthy, as it could be summoned or used as a familiar or companion more readily than the others and had quite overpowered spell-likes when it was.  The [[Book of Exalted Deeds]] would bring back the Sword, Warden and Throne Archon, as well as replacing the original Tome Archons with the '''[[Celestial Hebdomand]]''', made up of Barachiel, the Messenger, Domiel, the Mercy-Bringer, Erathaol, the Seer, Pistis Sophia, the Ascetic, Raziel, the Crusader, Sealtiel, the Defender, and Zaphkiel, the Watcher. It also added the first of several new archons in the form of the Owl Archon. Later additions to the family would consist of the Hammer Archon ([[Races of X|Races of Stone]]), Word Archon ([[Tome of Magic]]), Sibyllic Guardian (Complete Psionic) and Justice Archon ([[Monster Manual]] IV).
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