Three Factions Council

Lore & Background

For eons, the Angels, Devils, and Fallen Angels were locked in an unending cycle of war, driven by theological differences and the theft of sacred powers. The establishment of the Three Great Powers marked a pivotal shift from total warfare to managed coexistence. This transition was not born out of sudden friendship but out of necessity; the scale of destruction caused by the Great War made clear that unchecked war would destroy all three realms. The Three Great Powers operate on a system of checks and balances where each faction retains its sovereignty but agrees to abide by collective rulings regarding major threats. It is often portrayed as a place of tense negotiations rather than warm camaraderie. The presence of high-ranking figures from each side ensures that no single faction can easily dominate the agenda, though power dynamics frequently shift based on current events and the strength of individual representatives.

In Their Own Story

The air in the neutral chamber was thick with unspoken tension, smelling faintly of ozone and old parchment. On one side sat a radiant Angel, her wings folded tightly against her back; opposite her, a Fallen Angel leaned casually, his halo cracked but defiant. Between them stood a Devil, his expression unreadable behind a mask of politeness. They were not there to make peace in the traditional sense, but to decide who would bear the cost of a recent breach in the dimensional barrier. No swords were drawn, yet the silence was heavier than any battlefield, for here, a wrong word could reignite a war that had lasted millennia.

Reader's Guide

The Council is structured around three equal seats, each occupied by a high-ranking representative from the Angels (often led by the Archangels), the Fallen Angels (typically under the Grigori's influence or direct leadership), and the Devils (represented by the High House of the Underworld). There is no single supreme leader; instead, decisions are reached through consensus or majority vote among these three pillars. The core philosophy of the group is 'Stability above Ideology.' While each faction retains its distinct beliefs about salvation, damnation, and free will, they agree that mutual destruction serves no one. Their primary goal is to prevent large-scale supernatural wars and manage the containment of existential threats like Dragons or rogue Sacred Gears. Notable members often include figures such as Michael for the Angels, Azazel for the Fallen (historically), and the current King of Devils for the Underworld. These individuals act as both diplomats and enforcers of the Council's decrees. Relationships between the factions remain complex; while they cooperate on the Council floor, deep-seated mistrust often lingers beneath the surface, requiring constant vigilance to prevent diplomatic incidents from escalating into open conflict.

Did You Know?

• The source states that the war between the three main factions (angels, devils, and fallen angels) is over, and many famous angels and devils have already ceased to exist.
• The source mentions that fallen angel leader Azazel becomes the club's adviser at the end of volume 4 of the light novels.
• The source notes that the author created a world where the three main factions are no longer at war.
• The source indicates that the characters are involved in various devil activities including participating in Rating Games and other conflicts that involve the school.
• The source states that the stories follow the adventures of Issei Hyoudou, a perverted high school student who is killed by his first date, but reborn as a devil to serve Rias Gremory.