Random Planetary Angel Generator

A major revision of the original post, to include divine servants of both Good and Evil deities.

Random Planetary Angel Generator by James A. Smith

A system for generating Random Angels, similar to the Angelic Choirs of Traditional Hermeticism, but based upon the Metaphysics implied within the rules of “Old School” Class & Level RPG’s. I’ve chosen here to utilize the Types of Magic. These were based upon traditional sources and I have, here, re-associated them with those sources, to correspond with Planetary Energies (or any other astrologica/planar scheme, desired.)

 Determination of Alignment and Deity Association is left to the ingenium of the GM.

Table 1A:  Roll to Determine the Choir of the Angel

 

d8	Name of the Angelic Choir	Associated Type of Magical Energy
1	Angels of Divine Power	Evocation/Invocation
2	Angels of the Mind of the Gods	Divination
3	Angels of Divine Manifestation	Conjuration/Summoning
4	Angels of the Living Gods	Necromancy
5	Angels of Desire	Enchantment/Charm
6	Phantasmagorical Angels	Illusion/Phantasm
7	Angels of Abrogation	Abjuration
8	Angels of Transmutation	Alteration

 

Table 1B: Correspondences, for the Above

 

	Type of Magic	Universal Principles	Suggestions for Apparel
1	Evocation/Invocation	War, Aggression, Dominance, Force. Violence.	Armor. Shield. Flames. Red. Electricity.
2	Divination	Knowledge, Teaching, Wisdom, Obfuscation, Lies. Insanity.	Robes. Darkness. Light. Pendant.
3	Conjuration/Summoning	Creation, Command, Movement, Invitation, Art. Enslavement.	Noble Finery. A Crown. Rich or dashing clothing. Purple. Blue.
4	Necromancy	Energy, Growth, Nature, Life, Death. Blasphemy.	Robes. Light. Darkness. Organic materials. Green.
5	Enchantment/Charm	Love, Lust, Submission, Dominance, Marriage.	Nude. Clothing designed to entice. Green. Purple. Flowers.
6	Illusion/Phantasm	Dream, Guile, Laughter, Lies, Perception, Secrets. Madness.	Gaudy Robes. Motley. Multi-colors. Dark colors.
7	Abjuration	Fortification, Protection, Negation, Abrogation. Imprisonment.	Armor. Shield. Clothing designed to deflect. Blue.
8	Alteration	Change, Transmutation, Metamorphosis. Permanence, Restoration. Corruption.	Radiant Clothing. Nude. Yellows.

 

 Table 1C: Symbolic Accompaniments for the Above

 

	Weapon Suggestions	Other Accouterments
1	Sword, Axe, Halbred, Weapons of Magical Energy.	A Warhorse. Gauntlet. Flames. Chariot. Warship. An Army. A Wand. A Staff.
2	Staff.	Books. A Crystal Ball. An Owl. A Library. An Abacus or Computer. Spectacles. A Taxonomic Chart.
3	Rod, Staff, Sword.	Crown. Orb. Throne. Scepter. Artist's Accouterments. Clay. A Magic Circle and/or Triangle.
4	Caduceus, Scythe.	Serpents. Skulls. Growing things. Undead.
5	Wand, Whip, Rod.	Roses. Mirrors. Rings. Slaves. Lovers. Collars. Chains. Fey Creatures.
6	Sickle, Club, Silver Weapons.	A Hooka. Smoke. Mirrors. Bells. Large Diamonds. A Straightjacket.
7	Staff, Sword.	Scepter. Shields. Walls. Globes of Force. A Cage.
8	Flaming weapons.	Gold. Alchemical Equipment. Potions. Ensorcelled Creatures.

Considerations, such as Alignment and Allegiance, will suggest additional symbols. An Angel of Desire, who is a servant of a Lawful and Good Deity, may appear as a chaste, but fervent priestess, or devoted bride. A Lawful and Evil example may appear as a leather clad dominatrix, bearing a chain of slaves. A servant of Chaos and Evil, may itself appear as a slave, even going so far as to let a mortal seem to dominate them.

Table 2: Roll to Determine the Monster Level of the Angel

 

Monster Level d8+4	Powers	Attacks Per Round*	Defense Value (Descending)*	Weapon Needed to Hit	Immunity to Magic %
5	May cast any 1st and 2nd level Divine spell, as well as any 1st & 2nd level Wizard spells, which are of the Magical Type corresponding to the angel, 1/day each.	1	4	+1 or better	40%
6	As above, but 2/day each.	1	3	+1 or better	45%
7	As above, but, 3rd level as well, all 2/day each.	2	2	+1 or better	50%
8	As above, but all 3/day each.	2	1	+1 or better	55%
9	As above, but 4th level spells as well, all 3/day each.	2	0	+1 or better	60%
10	As above, but all 4/day each.	2	-1	+2 or better	65%
11	As above, but, 5th level as well, all 4/day each.	3	-2	+2 or better	70%
12	As above, all 5/day each.	3	-3	+2 or better	75%

*Damage is by weapon, or 1d6.

 

Table 3: Roll to Determine the Status of the Angel

 

d100	Current Standing
01 – 05	Deity’s Favorite
05 – 15	Trusted Seneschal
16 – 60	In Good Standing
61 – 70	On Probation
71 – 95	Fallen*
96 - 00	Free Agent

 A Fallen Angel of an Evil Deity may be Neutral or Good. Possibly, there is no Alignment conflict.

 

Table 4: Roll to Determine the Base Appearance of the Angel

 

d10	Appearance – Movement Rate as the Base Appearance Creature
1 - 5	Human
6	Elf
7	Dwarf
8	Halfling
9	Gnome
10	Dragon

 

Table 5: Roll to Determine the Sex of the Angel

 

d8	Sex
1 - 3	Male
4 - 5	Female
6 - 7	Androgynous
8	Neuter

 

Table 6: Roll to Determine the Appearance of the Angel’s Head

 

d100	The Head Appears to be a:
1 – 70	Match for the Base Appearance
71 – 73	Bear
74 – 76	Serpent
77 – 79	Nimbus of Light
80 – 82	Lion
83 - 85	Bull
86 - 88	Hawk
89 - 90	Eagle
91 - 93	Wolf
94 – 96	Dragon
97 - 99	Ape
99 - 00	Covered

 

Table 7: Roll Twice to Determine Other Noteworthy Physical Characteristics*

 

d100	Roll Twice on this table.
1 - 25	Winged (1-4 Feathered and 5-6 membranous) Flight at Double the Movement Rate
26 - 27	Obese
28 - 30	Bald
31 - 39	Horned
40 - 42	Made of Shadows
43 - 45	Extremely Thin
46 - 48	Extra Pair of Arms**
49 - 51	Extra Pair of Eyes**
52 - 55	Extra Pair of Wings (add a first pair as well, if not already rolled)**
56 – 58	Odd Skin Color
59 - 60	Exaggerated Sexual Characteristics
61 - 63	Appearance Constantly Changes, within the already determined parameters (or without, as desired)
64 - 65	Flaming Eyes
66 - 68	Covered in Fur
69 - 70	Appears as a Pair of Identical Beings
71 - 72	Cloven Hoofs
73 – 74	Smaller than usual for Base Appearance
75	Ritually Scarred
76 - 77	Larger than usual for Base Appearance
78	Hairless
79	Mechanical
80 – 85	Incredible Beauty
86 – 88	Claws/Talons
89	Hideous
90	Made of Light
91 - 92	Metallic
93 – 94	Vegetable
95- 96	Fangs
97 - 98	Tattooed
99 - 00	Roll Two-More Times

*I have not here separated, characteristics commonly associated with so-called “good” angels and those of “fallen” ones. In the traditional sources, there is some overlap (horns, for example often appear on servants of the Most High.) The DM may, of course, re-roll any result as desired.

**May be chosen multiple times.