The Archonites are a pseudo-religious sect active in the lawful and good gate-towns, and on Mount Celestia. They are closely affiliated with the Brotherhood of Planes-Militant.

The fundamental belief of the Archonites is that the holiest, best and worthiest beings in the multiverse are archons, and that aasimon aren't half bad either. They worship the Crown Archons particularly, and believe that their priests gain their spells from them.

There is also a widespread belief in the orderliness of the Multiverse, and apocalyptic writings are very popular amongst the Archonites.

The Archonites are most prominent in Mt. Celestia, but their largest centre of worship is the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Immortal Archons, Excelsior, which actually lies some 2 miles from the gate-town and incorporates a monastery.

The head of the sect is the Supreme Pontiff Angelusmisit XXXIV. He is a close friend and ally of Prefect Increase of the Planes-Militant. The Archonites, the Planes-Militant and the Orders Ecclesiastic of the Harmonium are together known as the Ecumenical Celestites.

Primary Plane of Influence: Mt. Celestia

Allies: Brotherhood of Planes-Militant, Harmonium, Guardians, some Godsmen.

Enemies: Mercykillers (too intolerant), Dustmen, Sensates (both heretical), Anarchists.

Eligibility: Anyone wishing to be an Archonite must be either Lawful or Good, or both. Evil members are rare at best. Priests of specific deities without realms in Mt. Celestia can only be admitted under special conditions.

Benefits: Archonites automatically get friendly reactions from archons and non-chaotic aasimon if they announce their affiliation. (Rare individual circumstances may modify this...DM's call). Additionally, all Archonites comprehend at least one path of Mt. Celestia, and therefore don't have to go through the initial period of penitence when attempting to ascend.

Restrictions: Archonites must always behave deferentially and obediently to Archons. In times of danger, whole congregations take up arms and fight for the archon cause. Additionally, the Archonites observe taboos against certain things: An Archonite may never eat insects or shellfish, enter a temple of an evil faith without first receiving special blessing, or profane the names of celestials and the Upper Planes of Law.

Note: Crown Archons: It is said that, just as the Dark Eight wield much power amongst the Baatezu, and are small in number, they are junior to the Baatoran Nobles, of whom little is known, so it is with the Archons. Although the Tomes each rule a layer of the Mount, and are regarded as mighty, there is a higher authority. The Crown Archons are godlike figures who (allegedly) rule over the Archons, without much attention to the individual locations of the Mount. They are thought to include:

Israfel, Lord of the Trumpets: See Planes of Law MC Appendix, under 'trumpet archon'.
Azrael, Death's Bright Angel: An embodiment of the force of Death, identified by some with the Dustmen's supreme being.
Raguel, Angel of the Stars: Thought to have responsibility for all the space 'above' and 'around' Mount Celestia, and to rule the star-creatures of Lunia.
Saraqael, Angel of Repentance: A being who encourages people, both mortals and petitioners, to repent of their sins.

Other names are mentioned, but they are for the DM to choose.

Note: Orders Ecclesiastic of the Harmonium: A monastic group within the Harmonium dedicated to the promotion of LG religions. They are minor, and have little success, but keep trying.