Meet the Characters of Wings of Faith!
Wings of Faith is the YA Fantasy novel I’ve been working on for the past eight years about an angel and his ragtag group of demon pals trying to break out of Hell! (Essentially Six of Crows x Dante’s Inferno)
Although the narrative itself has undergone countless edits and revisions, the characters are the ones that have evolved in the most interesting ways, and I think out of everything Wings of Faith has to offer, the characters are what really shine through!
I’ve posted a lot about them before, but I wanted to make one big post where you can meet them all one-by-one!
AKA the one-winged angel with daddy issues, an attitude problem, and more baggage than you can legally bring on an airplane.
I’m not sure what happened between the first draft of Wings of Faith and now, but for some reason this “smol bean cinnamon roll too good for this world” stereotype has somehow evolved into the angelic embodiment of that one-eyed stray cat in your neighborhood that’s been hit by a car twice but refuses to die.
Perhaps the least holy angel you will ever have the displeasure of meeting, Andrew is the primary protagonist and narrator of Wings of Faith, telling the story from his first-person point of view (although this unreliable little shit’s not very good at it, and you might be able to pick up on things that he doesn’t!)
As one of the countless angels captured and forced into slavery in the universe’s hottest basement, he’s put his halos and harps on the backburner to survive. But when he’s rescued by a so-called “terrorist cult” bent on bringing down Hell’s regime from the inside, he must be willing to sacrifice everything to break out of Hell, and maybe even……..[shiver] allow himself to rely on other people.
Andrew has many aliases, including “The Wings of Faith,” “Bluebird,” and his serial number, IA-006.
Because God is Andrew’s dad, Andrew usually uses phrases like “For Father’s sake” rather than saying God.
Angels have incredible hearing, and as a result Andrew can detect if someone is lying by their heartbeat.
Andrew’s favorite food is pancakes and his favorite color is yellow.
AKA the Mom Friend/ Knife Wife who enjoys the company of her pet shapeshifting shadow demon, Rimfaxe.
A character who used to be a carbon-copy of the main character from my very first novel from fifth grade (which was essentially a glorified PJO fanfiction), Emmie has (thankfully) evolved into someone much more than that.
Not only is she compassionate, mischievous, and an avid animal lover, but she also happens to be a member of the Order of the Seraphim, Hell’s top domestic terrorist organization! Who doesn’t love a cutesy war criminal?
She’s the matriarch of a family of three, which includes herself, her himbo husband Seth, and her shapeshifting shadow demon Rimfaxe, whom she stole from the government. Unfortunately for her, not only does she have to inject common sense into her dumbass husband, but also into our equally dumbass lead protagonist, Andrew.
Emmie’s the shoulder to cry on, the voice of guidance, and one of the top choices of women whom I want to step on me. God, I’d take a bullet for her.
Emmie is named after Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, because they both are compassionate badasses with cool pets.
Emmie’s codename in the Order of the Seraphim is “Beatrice-12,” which pays homage to Dante Alighieri’s love interest in Dante’s Inferno
Although Emmie is a demon, her demonic mark is hidden beneath her clothing, making her the most approachable and least threatening member of the Order.
Emmie considers Rimfaxe her kid.
AKA The dog-loving stoner who faked his own death to join a terrorist cult. The brawn but certainly not the brains.
The aforementioned himbo malewife of Emmie, Seth is the supportive pothead that you didn’t know you needed in your life.
But just because he lacks common sense doesn’t mean he’s stupid; in fact, he’s one of the top warriors for the Order of the Seraphim, and his strength, skills, and experience are unparalleled to any other member.
He’s got a past he doesn’t talk about, vibes that Andrew absolutely hates, and a fierce devotion to anyone and everyone around him, though he won’t hesitate to call people out on their bullshit when he needs to.
But even when he’s mad, everyone knows that hard exterior will eventually melt away into a big softie who just wants to escape Hell with his wife…though perhaps the two of them have some ulterior motives, unbeknownst to Andrew.
Seth’s demonic mark is his pupils, which are slit like a snake’s.
Seth is demon-born, which means he was never a human damned to Hell; he has two demon parents and is the youngest of thirteen.
His weapons of choice are his pearl-handled butterfly knives, and he wears a dog whistle made of bone around his neck; these items are the only things he has of the family he left behind.
Seth is severely allergic to cats.
AKA the mad scientist and demonic embodiment of Monster Energy.
Jude is the only character out of this whole lineup who didn’t exist in my first draft. She is a blend of several different characters whom I combined, both in appearance and in personality, and I couldn’t be happier that she’s grown into such an integral character (who also happens to be one of the most fun to write!)
Ever wanted to meet someone who toes the line between “unparalleled genius” and “actual maniac”? Then Jude’s the demon for you! She’s the one in charge of forging all of the weapons for the Order of the Seraphim, and has a wide array of inventions and experiments under her belt that’ll make you wonder if she was too busy wondering if she COULD rather than if she SHOULD.
It’s almost impossible to understand a single word that comes out of her mouth, and yet she, Emmie, and Seth have forged a wonderful friendship as three of the most important people that the Order of the Seraphim has among their ranks. Without Jude to keep the world turning, there’d be no chance in Hell for them against Lucifer’s regime.
Jude’s demonic mark is her ram’s horns, one of which was broken off at the end in an inventing accident. This uneven distribution of weight causes her head to tilt like she’s perpetually confused.
Jude makes toys and models out of her leftover energy drink cans.
Unlike everyone else, Jude comes from a loving family who thinks she’s doing top secret government work rather than helping out the Order of the Seraphim.
Jude collects oddities like doll arms, empty tequila bottles, and cutlery and hangs them from the ceiling of her forge.
AKA The no-nonsense leader of the Order of the Seraphim who probably didn’t think Thanos’ idea was all that bad when he first watched.
Geneva Convention? More like Geneva suggestion; this sexy cult leader doesn’t seem to understand that the war crimes listed here are NOT a To-Do list. He’s been working tirelessly since the Second War in Heaven to bring down Hell’s government from the inside, even if it means turning his innocent God-worshipping Order of the Seraphim into a legit terrorist organization!
Dante is a master strategist whose wits are outmatched only by Jude’s, but what gives him a cutting edge is his ability to channel his intelligence through his charisma, fostering a ride-or-die devotion from all of his subordinates. His stoicism and ability to perform under pressure have made him the envy of all, though with the amount of work he gets done there’s a big question of whether or not he sleeps.
He really is the only one with any brain cells around here, and really the kind of guy you definitely don’t want to disappoint…because I’ve got a feeling that his “Oh, it’s fine; you tried your best” could just as easily morph into “Your free trial to life has expired.”
People are unsure if Dante is his real name, or if it’s an alias to conceal his identity.
His demonic mark is a ridge of spines that runs down his back.
No one knows what he did to get sent to Hell, but he’s been down there long enough to have witnessed the Second War in Heaven.
Dante’s workaholic nature has left him with a short temper and no mercy for those who get in his way.
AKA The Antichrist, Hell’s Grandmaster Warlock, and professional asshole.
He’s the snarky love interest that everyone’s been waiting for, and unfortunately he’s got a whole lot of self-help ahead of him if he wants to ever truly earn the affections of the one he’s got eyes for.
For one thing, he’s gotta get over his crippling addiction to cocaine and his unparalleled narcissism.
As a powerful magician the Order of the Seraphim kidnapped as part of their plan to break out of Hell, he’s been downgraded from an A-list celebrity to a pawn forced to hang out with the rest of these losers. He’s the kind of guy who says he “tells it like it is” but actually is just using that as an excuse to be a horrible person, and he knows how to get you where it hurts!
The only problem is that his aloof demeanor and bad attitude may just earn himself a knife in the back before this whole ordeal is over.
Ashton has won and maintained the title of “Hell’s Sexiest Servant of Lucifer” for seventy years.
Ashton widely indulges in life’s temptations, and is a big fan of coke, sex, and general merrymaking.
Ashton’s demonic mark is his square-pupiled goat eyes. He also has heterochromia, making one eye blue and the other gold.
As the Antichrist, Ashton has the limited power of controlling people by commanding them with his voice. He can only use this a few times within a short period before he is exhausted.
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If you have any questions about Wings of Faith or any of its characters, don’t hesitate to send me an ask! I’d love to talk about them!
