tħe Guardian Temple
Where Heaven Fell and Hell Reached for the Throne
the characters
Belial, the Lord of the Flesh and current Avatar and Prince of the Sin of Lust. Belial is a deceitful fallen angel, one of the first fallen of all time. His voice was that which slipped into the ear of Lucifer to suggest the rebellion of heaven, in the hopes of Lucifer being destroyed to allow for Belial’s own ascension. Despite this plan failing ages ago, Belial’s lust for power has not faded, and his machinations may very well unravel that world as we know it.
Asmodai, Fallen Angel and Avatar of Wrath and Prince of the Sin of Wrath. Asmodai is the son of Lilith and Samael, first born of the unholy union of the first woman and the potent Angel of thrones. Once known as the Sword of Samael, Asmodai was tempted by power offered from Lucifer after he found himself tempted by a mortal woman, as his father was ages before. Now he is Lucifer’s most trusted Prince in all of Hell. There is nothing Asmodai will not do at Lucifer’s command. But how long can such loyalty remain untested?
Capt. Sofia Vasquez of the United States Army. An officer who has a sharp wit and a sharper tongue, the talented woman rose through the ranks from an early age. Enlisting when she had just left high school. Later in life, she met a fellow soldier by the name of Timothy Crestfall. A sad day came when she heard of his passing, but shortly after she began to have visions of the Angel Samael. Samael sought an Avatar of his own, both an heir to the title of the ‘Sword of Samael’ and a new Nephilhm to aid the Guardian Temple. Samael hopes to earn himself God’s favor. But will Sofia be a suitable vessel for Samael’s immeasurable power and knowledge?
Lt. Demond Winter of the United States Army. A soldier who was renowned for his brutal war tactics, giving no quarter to the enemies he faced. He left no survivors, and the brutal nature of these kills gave him the moniker of ‘The White Wolf’. Few who read these files imagined how literal this title was. Demond’s lycanthropy came from a run-in he had with another lycanthrope deep in the jungles of Venezuela after he was separated from his unit, presumed MIA. The Army’s attempts to replicate Demond’s abilities failed with Demond killing the other soldiers who were infected. Despite his brutal nature, Timothy requested the ‘White Wolf’ be brought into the US Army’s ‘Project Serph’, which is the US Army’s collaboration with The Guardian Temple.
Ragna Misho. Xyphiel’s step-sister and partner in his dark ambitions. This mysterious woman is a mountain of an Angel. A towering figure with dark wings and violet eyes who marched her way into the secretive city-state of Penthasil. There she seized power and has taken control of the armed forces and formidable Valkyrie therein. At her disposal are more than mortal soldiers. In her service is a dark demoness by the name of Esmeralda, and a trio of mysterious mages who all carry the family name of ‘Alexandratta’. Can the Guardian Temple stand against such powerful foes?
This mighty Angel is a mystery, even to Timothy. A sister that Timothy did not know of who was born from Rachel, and sired by an unknown entity. The mystery deepens as Zepherina reveals that she can transform into a Seraphim, an angelic entity that shouldn’t be capable of existing outside of the Kingdom of Heaven itself. Despite her power, Zepherina is kind, gentle and a passionate friend and sister. She knows her power is great, and desires to use it to protect those who she cares about. As far as Timothy is concerned, Zepherina is his ultimate weapon, and he plans to work to allow her to unleash her fury upon the enemies of The Guardian Temple.
Another sister of Timothy’s, a half sister, however. Tasha is the daughter of the Fallen Prophet Xyphiel. Despite her dark origins, she is a pacifist by nature, and a devout follower of God. Lady Tasha is cursed with the body and abilities of a Succubus. Because of this, she covers herself from head to toe (or hoof) to prevent accidental touches. When outside of the Temple, Tasha appears as a beautiful crimson haired woman. Within the Temple, her succubus glamor cannot exist, so her horns and wings are exposed. Tasha has only one eye, a scar she shares with her conjoined twin. A twin sister who has yet to be fully revealed to all within the Guardian Temple.
A mysterious man to some, an ambiguous Angel to others. Timothy comes from a twisted past: His lineage that of the line of the Metatron on his mother’s side. While his father is that of a far darker lineage, a man known as ‘The Fallen Prophet’, Xyphiel. Timothy knows his father destroyed the Guardian Temple many years ago, and works to restore the Temple to its former glory, as well as prepare for his father’s return. But even with all the time in the world, will Timothy be able to defeat his father and protect Heaven and Earth?
Lt. Elon Winter of the United States Army. Elon followed his brother into the United States Armed forces in the hopes of fighting alongside his older brother. What he found was that his proximity to the infamous soldier gained the attention of the overseer of Project ‘White Wolf’, General Scott Drake. General Drake enrolled Elon in a special operations unit specializing in black ops. Trained as a Sniper, Elon clearly was affected by some otherworldly influence. This strange exposure allows Elon to slow his heart rate, and enter a state of near death. In the Guardian Temple, Elon has a mysterious ethereal Scythe which appears to show those who gaze upon it the moment of their death. Elon’s full story has yet to unfold…
the shattered realms
Explore the Depths of the Guardian Temple
A series of modest, spartan chambers where the Temple’s forces reside and recover after long trials. Each ally claims a small personal space, though even the simplest comforts are difficult to obtain within the Temple’s confines.
The once-grand entrance to the Guardian Temple now lies in ruin, stained by the blood of fallen Angels. What was once a place of honor now marks the beginning of Fred’s journey.
Deep beneath the Temple lie catacombs where fallen Angels rest in solemn silence. Disturbing them is unwise, for the dead here are known to answer.
About The Authors
Jordan Eilbert
Jordan has been a writer and author for many years on both r/Nosleep and beyond. The way that he expresses the real and theological world and combines the two to be as one is an almost seamless guide to an otherwise unrealistic journey. His character driven writing style allows the characters to appeal to all readers as living breathing people, not just words on a page.
Jason Wills
Jason (Jay to his close friends, family, or bitter enemies) has been a freelance illustrator and writer for decades. Jay’s deep knowledge of different cultures, from Ancient Japan to Norse Mythology, brings The Guardian Temple to life. For the first time, Jay has partnered in this outstanding series to lend his expert advice, experience and skill to The Guardian Temple. His ability to paint a canvas is exemplified in both the stunning artwork provided, and his story beats and deeper character interactions.
the
Guardian temple
the broken throne of heaven
Enter the Guardian Temple, where the modern world collides with the supernatural and every path leads to something unknown. This is a place of choices, consequences, and hidden truths, where nothing is simple and every discovery comes at a cost. As reality begins to fracture, you must decide whether to push deeper into the unknown or turn back to what feels safe. Born from r/nosleep and expanded into a gripping, character-driven experience, The Guardian Temple invites you to explore, uncover, and answer one question: how far are you willing to go when the truth demands everything?
