Archons

Archons are the soldiers of the gods, splinters of divine intent and possessing no will of their own. Courageous and fierce, they are charged with the protection of the outer planes, and are guardians of the faithful spirits of the mortal dead. Archons are sometimes deployed to aid, reward, or punish a deity's mortal followers, or wage war against their enemies.

Domain Manifestations. Each type of archon is a direct incarnation of a divine portfolio, not tied to any particular deity. Their alignment is tied directly to the gods they serve, and archons can come into conflict with each other if the deities clash. Nevertheless, all archons are united in their opposition to those that would destroy the gods - especially demons. Ultimately, the archons' mission is to perform the will of all deities, not to cling to one god and promote its cause above those of all others.

Astral Demise. Archons are incarnate fragments of a deity's power, and do not truly have souls of their own.

When one dies, its spark of life returns to its deity's domain as a lantern archon, leaving behind only its armor and any equipment it was wearing or carrying. Such items make for valuable treasure but draw the ire of the archon's allies.

Like fiends, archons can only be truly destroyed on their home plane, which varies depending on their sworn deity .

Immortal Nature. An archon doesn't need to breathe, eat, drink, or sleep, nor does it have any desire to.