Unlike mortals who need to be "tapped" in order to help the Scions repair the timelines, the beings known as Shards exist solely for this purpose. Shards are the souls of dead mortals who have been brought back from the dead by the gods in order to fulfill a higher purpose.

There is no actual difference between Angelics and Demonics aside from appearance. Angelics take the form of a good-looking humanoid with vestigial wings, and usually has a metallic tint to it. Demonics usually appear as hideous versions of a mortal being, usually with leathery wings and pale or tinted skin. Contrary to common belief, both Angelics and Demonics can be either good or evil, although evil Angelics are slightly more common than good Demonics.

Among themselves, and to those who know them, they are known as 'Shards' because they are infused with a portion of the Deity who spawned them. They are minor avatars of their Deity, and draw forth some of that deity's powers when needed.

Shards are allowed to buy the skills Lesser Blessing, Blessing and Greater Blessing at 1st, 3rd and 5th level respectively.

Costuming/Makeup

All shards have either glittery or tinted skin and small vestigial wings which must be represented by makeup and prosthetics. Prosthetics matching other races (such as pointed ears of elves or animal features of Shamani) are optional additions (not replacements) and represent Shards of non-human descent.