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'''Castiel''': You're close to blasphemy. | '''Castiel''': You're close to blasphemy. | ||
|author= [[Castiel]] and Uriel | |author= [[Castiel]] and Uriel | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | [[Image:Uriel Angel.Jpg|300px|left|thumb|Uriel makes his first appearance in [[4.07 It's | + | [[Image:Uriel Angel.Jpg|300px|left|thumb|Uriel makes his first appearance in [[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]]] |
| − | Introduced as a "specialist" by [[Castiel]], Uriel takes a vessel and joins Castiel in trying to prevent witches from breaking another seal: raising [[Samhain]]. Dean questions what kind of specialist he is but recieves no answer. He admits that the town he and Castiel are in isn't the first one that he has "purified".<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's | + | Introduced as a "specialist" by [[Castiel]], Uriel takes a vessel and joins Castiel in trying to prevent witches from breaking another seal: raising [[Samhain]]. Dean questions what kind of specialist he is but recieves no answer. He admits that the town he and Castiel are in isn't the first one that he has "purified".<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]</ref> |
| − | Within the [[Host of Heaven]], Uriel was originally supervised by Castiel. But Castiel was later demoted from his supervisor station and was placed under Uriel's authority due to his growing compassion for humans, particularly towards Dean.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On | + | Within the [[Host of Heaven]], Uriel was originally supervised by Castiel. But Castiel was later demoted from his supervisor station and was placed under Uriel's authority due to his growing compassion for humans, particularly towards Dean.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref> |
Soon after [[Alastair]]'s death<ref name="four16" />, it is revealed that Uriel had been trying to break the seals the entire time. He tells Castiel that he was responsible for the deaths of some angels that were once in their garrison, as he wanted their help to free [[Lucifer]], but denied him, which forced his hand. He wanted Lucifer to reign over Earth and assume leadership in Heaven because Uriel believes that God is no longer running things and that he must be dead. Castiel and Uriel are known to have fought alongside each other during numerous angelic battles waged by [[Heaven]]. Following his revelation of his rebellion, Castiel engages him in a battle and loses, but the [[Fallen Angels|Fallen Angel]] [[Anna]] stabs him from behind with his own [[Angel Killing Sword]], killing Uriel<ref name="four16" />. | Soon after [[Alastair]]'s death<ref name="four16" />, it is revealed that Uriel had been trying to break the seals the entire time. He tells Castiel that he was responsible for the deaths of some angels that were once in their garrison, as he wanted their help to free [[Lucifer]], but denied him, which forced his hand. He wanted Lucifer to reign over Earth and assume leadership in Heaven because Uriel believes that God is no longer running things and that he must be dead. Castiel and Uriel are known to have fought alongside each other during numerous angelic battles waged by [[Heaven]]. Following his revelation of his rebellion, Castiel engages him in a battle and loses, but the [[Fallen Angels|Fallen Angel]] [[Anna]] stabs him from behind with his own [[Angel Killing Sword]], killing Uriel<ref name="four16" />. | ||
| − | He states to Dean Winchester that "We raised you out of Hell for our purposes." In many instances, the show suggests that Uriel may have been part of the legion of angels, including Castiel, who went to Hell to rescue Dean.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On | + | He states to Dean Winchester that "We raised you out of Hell for our purposes." In many instances, the show suggests that Uriel may have been part of the legion of angels, including Castiel, who went to Hell to rescue Dean.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref> |
| − | A younger version of Uriel was seen in [[5.13 The Song Remains | + | A younger version of Uriel was seen in [[5.13 The Song Remains the Same]]. |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
| − | === [[4.07 It's | + | === [[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]] === |
Uriel appears with Castiel, and appears to be keen on obliterating the town in order to prevent Samhain from rising rather than let Sam and Dean attempt to prevent it -- an attitude later revealed to be against the angels' true orders which were to follow whatever course of action Dean decided. At the end of the episode, he castigates Sam for using his powers and makes it clear that he is dispensable. | Uriel appears with Castiel, and appears to be keen on obliterating the town in order to prevent Samhain from rising rather than let Sam and Dean attempt to prevent it -- an attitude later revealed to be against the angels' true orders which were to follow whatever course of action Dean decided. At the end of the episode, he castigates Sam for using his powers and makes it clear that he is dispensable. | ||
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Uriel appears with Castiel to kill [[Anna]] at the end of the episode to kill her. | Uriel appears with Castiel to kill [[Anna]] at the end of the episode to kill her. | ||
| − | === [[4.10 Heaven | + | === [[4.10 Heaven and Hell]] === |
Anna manages to banish Uriel and Castiel temporarily with an [[Angel Banishing Sigil]]. Later, when they are hidden by [[Hex Bag|hex bags]], Uriel appears to Dean in a dream, demanding he hands over Anna, and revealing that he holds her [[Grace]] in a vial around his neck. Uriel threatens to kill Sam and Dean finally gives in. Anna agrees to go with him and Castiel when they arrive, but Allistar also appears, having been led there by [[Ruby]] and the angels and demons battle it out. Uriel easily kills Allistar's two minions, but Anna takes advantage of his distraction to snatch the vial with her Grace back and smash it, allowing her to become an angel again and destroying Allistar's [[meatsuit]]. Uriel is furious and tries to attack Sam and Dean in revenge, but is stopped by Castiel. Unknown to Uriel and Castiel, this was Sam and Dean's plan all along. | Anna manages to banish Uriel and Castiel temporarily with an [[Angel Banishing Sigil]]. Later, when they are hidden by [[Hex Bag|hex bags]], Uriel appears to Dean in a dream, demanding he hands over Anna, and revealing that he holds her [[Grace]] in a vial around his neck. Uriel threatens to kill Sam and Dean finally gives in. Anna agrees to go with him and Castiel when they arrive, but Allistar also appears, having been led there by [[Ruby]] and the angels and demons battle it out. Uriel easily kills Allistar's two minions, but Anna takes advantage of his distraction to snatch the vial with her Grace back and smash it, allowing her to become an angel again and destroying Allistar's [[meatsuit]]. Uriel is furious and tries to attack Sam and Dean in revenge, but is stopped by Castiel. Unknown to Uriel and Castiel, this was Sam and Dean's plan all along. | ||
| − | === [[4.16 On | + | === [[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]] === |
| − | [[Image:Young_Uriel.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Young Uriel in [[5.13 The Song Remains | + | [[Image:Young_Uriel.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Young Uriel in [[5.13 The Song Remains the Same]]]] |
Uriel has been promoted above Castiel, after his superiors were concerned about Castiel's empathy for Dean. He, along with Castiel, kidnaps Dean in order to have him torture Alistair and find out who's killing angels. During the interrogation, unbeknown to Castiel, Uriel causes the devil's trap holding Alistair to be broken. Uriel is one of a group of angels who support the release of [[Lucifer]], and he wants to free Alistair and kill Dean. When Castiel works this out, he confronts Uriel who admits the plan. He has been trying to recruit angels to the cause and killing those who refuse. He asks Castiel to join him, but Castiel refuses. Castiel engages Uriel in battle, but ultimatly proves no match for him and Uriel beats Castiel, enraged at his continuing belief in God. As Uriel is about to punch Castiel again, [[Anna]] appears and stabs Uriel through the neck from behind with his own [[Angel Killing Sword]], killing him. | Uriel has been promoted above Castiel, after his superiors were concerned about Castiel's empathy for Dean. He, along with Castiel, kidnaps Dean in order to have him torture Alistair and find out who's killing angels. During the interrogation, unbeknown to Castiel, Uriel causes the devil's trap holding Alistair to be broken. Uriel is one of a group of angels who support the release of [[Lucifer]], and he wants to free Alistair and kill Dean. When Castiel works this out, he confronts Uriel who admits the plan. He has been trying to recruit angels to the cause and killing those who refuse. He asks Castiel to join him, but Castiel refuses. Castiel engages Uriel in battle, but ultimatly proves no match for him and Uriel beats Castiel, enraged at his continuing belief in God. As Uriel is about to punch Castiel again, [[Anna]] appears and stabs Uriel through the neck from behind with his own [[Angel Killing Sword]], killing him. | ||
| − | === [[5.13 The Song Remains | + | === [[5.13 The Song Remains the Same]] === |
Anna travels back to 1978 intending to kill Sam's parents to prevent his birth from occurring so that Lucifer can not use him a Vessel. When she learns that Castiel, Dean and Sam have followed her, she recruits a young Uriel to help her with her mission. Uriel remarks that claiming a vessel is currently forbidden and recognizes that Anna isn't Anna of this time. In her defense, she tells him that she is after the people who killed him and he joins her. [[Michael]] arrives and kills Anna and sends Uriel back to Heaven. | Anna travels back to 1978 intending to kill Sam's parents to prevent his birth from occurring so that Lucifer can not use him a Vessel. When she learns that Castiel, Dean and Sam have followed her, she recruits a young Uriel to help her with her mission. Uriel remarks that claiming a vessel is currently forbidden and recognizes that Anna isn't Anna of this time. In her defense, she tells him that she is after the people who killed him and he joins her. [[Michael]] arrives and kills Anna and sends Uriel back to Heaven. | ||
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*Teleport himself and humans to any location on Earth unless the location is protected with Enochian sigils. | *Teleport himself and humans to any location on Earth unless the location is protected with Enochian sigils. | ||
| − | *Turn a human, such as Sam Winchester, into dust with one word<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's | + | *Turn a human, such as Sam Winchester, into dust with one word<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]</ref> |
| − | *Overpower other angels, and also outmatched multiple demons at once<ref name="four10">[[4.10 Heaven | + | *Overpower other angels, and also outmatched multiple demons at once<ref name="four10">[[4.10 Heaven and Hell]]</ref><ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref> |
*Speak or communicate with his managers in Heaven while he's on Earth in a Vessel, as he demonstrated when he sought out revelations from his superiors.<ref name="four16" /> | *Speak or communicate with his managers in Heaven while he's on Earth in a Vessel, as he demonstrated when he sought out revelations from his superiors.<ref name="four16" /> | ||
| − | *Use telepathy to communicate with humans while asleep<ref name="four10"">[[4.10 Heaven | + | *Use telepathy to communicate with humans while asleep<ref name="four10"">[[4.10 Heaven and Hell]]</ref> |
===Weaknesses=== | ===Weaknesses=== | ||
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==Uriel in Lore== | ==Uriel in Lore== | ||
| − | [[Image:Dead_uriel.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Uriel killed by Anna in [[4.16 On | + | [[Image:Dead_uriel.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Uriel killed by Anna in [[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]].]] |
*Uriel, whose name means "Fire of God" is one of the [[Archangel|archangels]] usually associated with the apocalypse. | *Uriel, whose name means "Fire of God" is one of the [[Archangel|archangels]] usually associated with the apocalypse. | ||
*Uriel is often identified as a cherub and angel of repentance and is depicted as standing at the Gates of Eden with a fiery sword or as 'the angel who watches over thunder and terror.'<sup>Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriel Wikipedia]</sup> | *Uriel is often identified as a cherub and angel of repentance and is depicted as standing at the Gates of Eden with a fiery sword or as 'the angel who watches over thunder and terror.'<sup>Source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriel Wikipedia]</sup> | ||
Revision as of 12:29, 19 December 2012
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| Name | Uriel |
| Actor | Robert Wisdom Matt Ward |
| Dates | Before Humanity - 2009. (Deceased; killed by Anna) |
| Location | Unknown |
| Occupation | Angel |
| Episode(s) | 4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester 4.09 I Know What You Did Last Summer 4.10 Heaven and Hell 4.16 On the Head of a Pin 5.13 The Song Remains the Same |
Castiel: The decision's been made.
Uriel: By a mud monkey.
Castiel: You're close to blasphemy.
Castiel: You shouldn't call them that.
Uriel: Oh, that's what they are... savages. Just plumbing on two legs.
– Castiel and Uriel, 4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester
History
Introduced as a "specialist" by Castiel, Uriel takes a vessel and joins Castiel in trying to prevent witches from breaking another seal: raising Samhain. Dean questions what kind of specialist he is but recieves no answer. He admits that the town he and Castiel are in isn't the first one that he has "purified".[1]
Within the Host of Heaven, Uriel was originally supervised by Castiel. But Castiel was later demoted from his supervisor station and was placed under Uriel's authority due to his growing compassion for humans, particularly towards Dean.[2]
Soon after Alastair's death[2], it is revealed that Uriel had been trying to break the seals the entire time. He tells Castiel that he was responsible for the deaths of some angels that were once in their garrison, as he wanted their help to free Lucifer, but denied him, which forced his hand. He wanted Lucifer to reign over Earth and assume leadership in Heaven because Uriel believes that God is no longer running things and that he must be dead. Castiel and Uriel are known to have fought alongside each other during numerous angelic battles waged by Heaven. Following his revelation of his rebellion, Castiel engages him in a battle and loses, but the Fallen Angel Anna stabs him from behind with his own Angel Killing Sword, killing Uriel[2].
He states to Dean Winchester that "We raised you out of Hell for our purposes." In many instances, the show suggests that Uriel may have been part of the legion of angels, including Castiel, who went to Hell to rescue Dean.[2]
A younger version of Uriel was seen in 5.13 The Song Remains the Same.
Appearances
4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester
Uriel appears with Castiel, and appears to be keen on obliterating the town in order to prevent Samhain from rising rather than let Sam and Dean attempt to prevent it -- an attitude later revealed to be against the angels' true orders which were to follow whatever course of action Dean decided. At the end of the episode, he castigates Sam for using his powers and makes it clear that he is dispensable.
4.09 I Know What You Did Last Summer
Uriel appears with Castiel to kill Anna at the end of the episode to kill her.
4.10 Heaven and Hell
Anna manages to banish Uriel and Castiel temporarily with an Angel Banishing Sigil. Later, when they are hidden by hex bags, Uriel appears to Dean in a dream, demanding he hands over Anna, and revealing that he holds her Grace in a vial around his neck. Uriel threatens to kill Sam and Dean finally gives in. Anna agrees to go with him and Castiel when they arrive, but Allistar also appears, having been led there by Ruby and the angels and demons battle it out. Uriel easily kills Allistar's two minions, but Anna takes advantage of his distraction to snatch the vial with her Grace back and smash it, allowing her to become an angel again and destroying Allistar's meatsuit. Uriel is furious and tries to attack Sam and Dean in revenge, but is stopped by Castiel. Unknown to Uriel and Castiel, this was Sam and Dean's plan all along.
4.16 On the Head of a Pin
Uriel has been promoted above Castiel, after his superiors were concerned about Castiel's empathy for Dean. He, along with Castiel, kidnaps Dean in order to have him torture Alistair and find out who's killing angels. During the interrogation, unbeknown to Castiel, Uriel causes the devil's trap holding Alistair to be broken. Uriel is one of a group of angels who support the release of Lucifer, and he wants to free Alistair and kill Dean. When Castiel works this out, he confronts Uriel who admits the plan. He has been trying to recruit angels to the cause and killing those who refuse. He asks Castiel to join him, but Castiel refuses. Castiel engages Uriel in battle, but ultimatly proves no match for him and Uriel beats Castiel, enraged at his continuing belief in God. As Uriel is about to punch Castiel again, Anna appears and stabs Uriel through the neck from behind with his own Angel Killing Sword, killing him.
5.13 The Song Remains the Same
Anna travels back to 1978 intending to kill Sam's parents to prevent his birth from occurring so that Lucifer can not use him a Vessel. When she learns that Castiel, Dean and Sam have followed her, she recruits a young Uriel to help her with her mission. Uriel remarks that claiming a vessel is currently forbidden and recognizes that Anna isn't Anna of this time. In her defense, she tells him that she is after the people who killed him and he joins her. Michael arrives and kills Anna and sends Uriel back to Heaven.
Characteristics
Powers and Abilities
Uriel has demonstrated the following feats:
- Teleport himself and humans to any location on Earth unless the location is protected with Enochian sigils.
- Turn a human, such as Sam Winchester, into dust with one word[1]
- Overpower other angels, and also outmatched multiple demons at once[3][2]
- Speak or communicate with his managers in Heaven while he's on Earth in a Vessel, as he demonstrated when he sought out revelations from his superiors.[2]
- Use telepathy to communicate with humans while asleep[4]
Weaknesses
Uriel in Lore
- Uriel, whose name means "Fire of God" is one of the archangels usually associated with the apocalypse.
- Uriel is often identified as a cherub and angel of repentance and is depicted as standing at the Gates of Eden with a fiery sword or as 'the angel who watches over thunder and terror.'Source: Wikipedia
- Uriel was also the angel who discussed the fates of the leaders of the fallen angels, among them Azazel. According to the Revelation of Esdras, he is among the angels who will rule at the end of the world. Source: Wikipedia
- Uriel is the angel of the month of September.
In Fandom
- urielcastiel - LiveJournal community
Links
- Interview with Robert Wisdom by TV Guide
