Seraph

"Plumes of dust rose up from the wreckage of the building. Seraph watched from a balustrade. Maybe the one Bennex referred to as the Peacock had succeeded. Maybe Bennex was dead. Seraph would not believe it. The gargoyle would check for survivors, and if the Peacock rose from the ashes alone, Seraph would show her mercy as the Angel of Death. But first, it must force the Radiant scavengers to leave."



Backstory
Gregor Boistel lived on the grounds of Cathedral of Mercy for many years into his retirement volunteering as the resident gardener. He lived alone, his children long grown up, his wife since passed. The cathedral grounds were beautiful and gave him comfort. Every day he would tend to the flowers, feed the local birds and brush the moss off the statues.

One particularly rainy day the roof of his cottage sprung a leak, without hesitation he went out into the cold with shaking legs and proceeded to lean a ladder across the building. With hammer in hand he climbed onto the roof, despite his age he did the job with expertise. He began to make his way back to the ladder, sighting the gargoyle resting upon the cathedral spire watching him as it always did. On the way down a flash of sheet lightning gave him a start and his foot slipped on a wet tile.

With a clap of thunder the gargoyle’s eyes opened. It leapt off the spire, wings unfolding as it fell and swooped down to the cottage; catching Gregor before he reached the ground. The gargoyle landed and folded its wings around the man; sheltering him from the rain.

Seraph's last words:
"Do not blame the Metzuken. Something is making them hate Hygard. Hygard invaded their land, it was slaughter. [Turns to look at Bennex as it fades away]. Thank you, Bennex."