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With time, the War has evolved. Naturally, the web of Superiors and intrigues adapts and changes to reflect newer ages. The Age of Arthur takes place during a certain time of cusp -- Rome is falling into decay and nothingness, barbarism is on the rise and civilization is evolving worldwide. Christianity is rising but is hardly universal. In England, Pagan beliefs are everywhere, Ethereal spirits are entrenched and mankind is ripe for any side to take ascendence.
The Purity Crusade is yet to be. The rise of Legion and the death of Rapheal take place within the last five years of Arthur's reign. The Dark Ages are about to plunge upon the world which does not truly understand its causes, even as the last fires of Athenian civilization ebb. And the Angels and Demons that war do so for agendas they can barely understand.
Immediately following the Reign of Arthur, there is chaos on Earth, in Heaven and in Hell. In the wake of Legion's destructive battle, Rapheal has been destroyed -- and symbolic of this loss the strength of Knowledge is loosened. In the chaos, Haagenti and Valefor rise, and Genubeth, Mariel and Meserach fall. Within a few hundred years, to try and reforge unity from chaos, Uriel launches his Purity Crusade, ending with his leaving for the Upper Heavens and the ascension of Laurence (which itself truly begins during Arthur's reign, as he receives his Word.)
In many ways, the "One Brief Shining Moment" of Camelot reflects a point in the War as much as in mortal affairs... and the Chaos that follows helps to extinguish bright knowledge of Arthur's time, but gives rise to the Dream of Camelot.
Archangels (and those angels not yet arch)
Blandine
The Archangel of Dreams flourishes right now. The power of dreams is great, fueled by myth and mystery. Unlike most Archangels, the prevalence of Ethereal spririts only enhances the strength of Dreams. Blandine's Servitors easily fit in the world of Camelot -- dreams and portents and hopes are all a part of the Table Round.
David
The old Stalwart is strengthened considerably by King Arthur and his Knights. Arthur draws the blade that proclaims him king from a stone that will only release that sword to the one who will unify the Britons into one people, with fellowship and brotherhood being the basis of Law, and the strong defending the weak instead of preying on them. Needless to say, it is a good time for the Archangel of Stone, and David is a perfect choice for a patron for an Arthurian character. Sir Gawain is a Malakite of David.
Dominic
There is a good amount of Celestial involvement in Camelot and the Britons, which leads Dominic to pay a certain attention to the realm. However, with the decline of Rome and the rise of Byzantium. Dominic has far more fertile grounds to root out corruption among the host. Therefore, Servitors of Judgement are somewhat rare among the Britons. Arthur is a just King, which does make Dominic charitable towards him.
Eli
The Archangel of Creation has not yet abandoned his post in Heaven. As a result, he is not nearly under the scrutiny of Dominic as will come later. Closely allied with both Jean and Rapheal, Eli is a patron of the flourishing artistic communities in the Roman Empire and its Byzantine provinces. Camelot is not of major concern to him, but a few Servitors of Creation might be about.
Gabriel
Camelot is itself an agency of the rightous punishing the cruel, and therefore Gabriel loves it greatly. However, the insane Archangel does not have many Servitors right in its heart, as she does not have the time or inclination to prepare the necessary roles (which would involve working closely with Uriel, which she does not care to do.) That being said, Servitors of Fire can certainly be about.
Janus
Camelot is as much of interest to the Wind as all other places are.
Jean
To Jean, Camelot is filled with Savages who fear the lightning but do not take inspiration of it. Early work with the peoples of Brittony (leading to Stonehenge, among other things) proved unfulfilling, and Jean has focused his interests elsewhere. Those who take the Archangel of Lightning as a patron should realize that in these days before the loss of Raphael, Jean's role and Word do not have the same connotations as they do in modern days (when Jean had to take on much of what Rapheal did before). A varient writeup of Jean appears here.
Jordi
What humans do or don't do is of no concern to Jordi. Camelot is only notable for how the knights treat their horses. There is plenty of wildlife for Jordi to watch and protect in Brittony as well, however.
Khalid
The Angel of Faith is nowhere near becoming the Archangel he will someday be, any more than Laurance is. He is the Angel of Faith, however, having held his word for a very long time indeed. Which, given Laurence's current lack of a Word, will only fuel Khalid's resentment when Laurence is "given" command of the war a few scant centuries hence.... Player characters clearly can't take Khalid as a Superior, though an Angel of Purity could be a Servitor of Khalid's and have some of his Rites.
Laurence
Laurence is a powerful and dedicated Demon Hunter and Servitor of Purity. To facilitate his activities and mission he has taken on a Role/6 as Sir Bedwyr, a Knight of the Round Table. What starts as a simple Role to give Laurence licence to smash evil becomes one of the pinnicle experiences of the Angel's life, ultimately leading him to a Word (and starting him on a path towards his Archangel's mantle and assignment). Laurence's star is on the rise, but only Yves might suspect how quickly that star's ascent will come.
Marc
Marc's Word is beginning to decline. Where Rome was founded on Conquest, it was fueled by a web of trade, which itself had largely grown out of Athenian trade routes and methods. Now, in the nadier of Rome, trade is still strong but is largely corrupt. As a result, Marc's attentions are on Rome and the Middle East and not on Camelot (which as a proto-feudalism isn't really a trade mecca). Servitors of Trade will largely be on their own.
Michael
Must one even ask? Michael loves Camelot, as an ideal place of warriors coming together in common cause and council, but fighting as individuals, often against impossible odds. Sir Lancelot is a Cherub of War, specifically given over to protect the King (and his Queen -- which become the seeds of Lancelot's Fall) and to watch Merlin (even now, Michael just doesn't trust Yves). PC Angels can easily be Knights of the Table Round.
Novalis
Novalis is of mixed feeling regarding Camelot. On the one hand, it is a welcome change from the barbarism of the war chieftains fighting over territory. Arthur is a just King. And the rule of law is a step towards a rational peace. On the other hand, the Knights of the Round Table are a sweaty lot of violence in mail and leather, bashing heads for the greater good. Servitors of Flowers exist among the Britons, but are not predominant.
Raphael
The Archangel of Knowledge takes a good amount of interest in Camelot, for while it is mostly devoted to military pursuits today, Raphael has seen both in the Greek and Roman societies that a culture based in conquest in one generation may turn to the pursuit of knowledge and the flowering of intellectual pursuits and education in the next. So, while she does not see Camelot as a powerful site of the Word of Knowledge now, she can see it becoming so soon. Raphael also has a number of Servitors among the Druids and the Celts, for whom Knowledge is almost sacred. Perhaps Camelot can be a place where several different religious and cultural traditions of knowledge can come together. Perhaps it would only take patience....
If she knew how little time she had left, she might do things differently....
Uriel
The Archangel of Purity sees Camelot in terms of a crucible. He has two Servitors who are highly placed within its structure (both Laurence as Sir Bedwyr and Cai as Sir Kay -- the latter young but distinguishing himself by gaining rather a lot of power in Camelot as the foster brother of the King). From the impure elements of chaos comes the pure metal of honor and decency. Furthermore, Camelot makes an excellent base of operations for the War -- demon hunting and the rooting out of evil is what they do, after all.
Yves
Destiny rings in the halls of Camelot. It can mean so much. It can be so much. But just as easily it could fall into a dark Fate. Yves has terrific interest in Camelot and in King Arthur. Merlin, his Angel of Foreknowledge, is one of its Architechts (and Yves is fully aware that it could cost him Merlin forever). He also allows Sir Ector -- a Cherub of Destiny -- to both raise Arthur and to teach Cai. There is plenty of room for other Servitors of Destiny in the halls of Camelot.... especially since Kronos takes such an interest in it....
Zadkiel
As Archangel of Protection, Zadkiel believes strongly in the ideals of Camelot. In a world where Might Makes Right, Camelot stands for the powerful protecting the weak. Zadkiel's Servitors could be found anywhere in Camelot, quietly promoting its central mission.
Demon Princes
Andrealphus
Asmodeus
Baal
Belath
Belial
Gebbeleth The Demon Prince of Secrets
Genubath The Demon Prince of Rapine
Haagenti Haagenti is a moderately powerful demon, though no one would expect him to rise to the level of a major prince. During the Legion crisis, Haagenti distinguishes himself and receives the notice of Lucifer and the sponsorship of Kobal.
Kobal
Kronos Kronos is new to Hell and the Word of Fate. In many ways, the other Demon Princes don't know what to make of him, and aren't likely to be charitable. It has been less than two centuries since his arrival... and in many ways, the Servitors of Fate are still fighting to show the supremacy that Fate holds in Hell's objectives....
Legion Legion's rise to the Demon Prince of Corruption takes place during Arthur's reign. Close to the end of his reign, he
Lilith
Malphas
Mammon
Meserach The Demon Prince of Sloth
Mariel The Demon Princess of Oblivion (once Angel of Memory)
Nybbas: Who? I'm sorry, but... "Nybbas?" No, there's nothing in the directory under that name. Perhaps if you wait here something will come up but frankly I wouldn't much count on it. No, you're better off looking for a Demon that actually exists....
Saminga
Valefor Valefor appears to Lucifer following the events of Legion's rampage, taking advantage of the chaos and darkness that follows the loss of the bright Archangel of Knowledge. As such, he is not available as a Superior during Arthur's reign.
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