Samael's Links
Lilith is perhaps the most important human to Samael throughout his entire six thousand year existence - but she is also something of a sore point. They spent almost half of their lives together after she gained immortality and he was ousted from Heaven, simply spanning the globe and changing with the pass of centuries. They were at once guardian and charge, dear friends, and even lovers for a time. Samael still cares deeply for Lilith but since she aligned with Hell's hierarchy they have not had any chance of extended contact and things are painfully complicated. He misses her, but can't be sure that she misses him.
To say that Samael and Lilith's relationship is complicated is putting it lightly. He was the first to stand by her side when she sought freedom from Adam's dominance, and is the first person she has ever felt love towards. It did not sate her growing contempt for humanity and how they treated her, but it made his decision to stay behind all the more painful for her. She spent many years waxing and waning between love and hate for Samael once she descended to Hell and took her place as the Queen of Lust, but she found herself missing him fiercely as time went on. She takes whatever news she can get of him and holds it close, but does not pursue asking further to protect herself and to hold onto the anger that has kept her afloat for so long in Hell. Their reunion in the 1940s, however, has changed that feeling of anger to something else - something more comfortable and familiar, and therefore all the more dangerous.
An old friend, trusted ally, and neutral confidant. He knows he can go to Baphomet if ever he is in need, but the times they see each other are few and far between these days. Samael spent an entire year in Baphomet's company with Lilith while waiting out the Biblical Flood in the dark blanket of Limbo, only to return some centuries later in search of guidance after he and Lilith parted ways. He treasures her insight, power, and compassion, considering her something of a parental figure.
Baphomet never got much direct interaction with angels until Samael stumbled through the veil of Limbo in search of safety from the coming flood, with Lilith in tow. Suffice to say, they both left quite an impression on her. While she tries to check up on them where she can, Baphomet has had more opportunities to bond with Samael and acted as his mentor across Limbo's ghastly expanse. She cares for and admonishes him in grandmotherly ways.
While he knows little about her personally, Samael can sense that Miss Karim is not quite as mundane as she attempts to portray. He has not yet had the opportunity to inquire about it but is keeping an eye on her from a comfortable and appropriate distance, should she need any help.
A mysterious figure she sometimes encounters at the bookstore. Fatine doesn't know what to make of him but she feels something strange about him. All she knows is that he owns an antique store and has an eclectic interest in literature. Fatine knows him only under the alias of Samuel Markett thus far.
Iblis was an angel Sam was never close to, though they were one of many among his choir. They fought against each other during Lucifer's rebellion but their interactions prior were limited to a distant mentorship like many other malakhim. Samael does not know much of his status now, save for his rank as ruler of the Circle of Wrath and the new name he goes by.
Sathanus never felt much more than respect for Samael as his elder. Since falling, he has had more time to reflect on the failings of their heavenly war and Sathanus sometimes finds himself lingering on questions of loyalty. He still does not understand why Samael would have turned down Lucifer's offer, nor why he continues to linger in the company of humans instead of following the rest of his family down when Heaven rejected him, but Samael in particular does not occupy much of Sathanus' thoughts.
In their earliest years, Samael considered himself and Lucifer brothers - twins of separate choirs, born together as the first of their bands. They stuck close to one another while new angels sprang up around them and became like mentors to many of the younger angels in their respective choirs. Samael was the first angel that Lucifer approached in favor of his rebellion but he was also the first to decline. Samael has not seen or spoken to Lucifer in thousands of years but he still considers Lucifer his brother, however estranged they may be. He believes Lucifer to be misguided and foolhardy but not beyond negotiation. It is a personal theory of Samael's that if Lucifer wanted the Apocalypse then it would have happened long ago.
Lucifer was born as the first of the Seraphim and Samael the first of the Malakhim; two separate choirs of angels, but they were brought into the world together and for a thousand years they stuck close to each other like brothers. When Lucifer felt unrest, he would always confide in Samael first before taking action, so when he came to his twin in the hopes of recruiting him for a rebellion he felt most justified, Lucifer took Samael's rejection as a deep betrayal. It was Mikhael that cast Lucifer down and ended the war, but he and Samael crossed swords many times. Since his fall and assuming his role as the ruler of Hell, Lucifer has not given his brother much thought, nor the other angels for that matter.
Leonard is a demon Samael knows better by reputation than personal dealings, though they have had some glancing encounters before. Sam finds the demon to be distasteful, both for his hand in the Satanic craft of warlock cults and the bitter feelings that Baphomet carries for him. On the whole, however, Samael does not see Leonard as an imposing threat but rather more of a nuisance.
Samael isn't exactly on Leonard's radar but they have had encounters before, specifically in the 1950s when he was attempting to amass a conglomeration of warlocks and the angel sabotaged his efforts. To put it simply, Leonard is quite displeased with Samael but understands that their vendetta isn't personal and he certainly doesn't expect the same angel to keep knocking him back down when there are so many other things to tend to.
On the whole, Stolas seems like a fairly harmless demon and so Samael finds no difficulty in tolerating the Prince of Greed's presence on the odd occasion their paths cross. It is always with Malphas in tow, so they have never interacted in private, but Samael supposes that is for the best as the only things they seem to have in common are their shared interest in human magic and an endearment toward the Crow Lord.
Samael is difficult for Stolas to understand. He knows that Samael is an important friend to Malphas, so he aims to be respectful, but it completely eludes him why the fallen angel doesn't just resign himself to Hell like the rest of his ilk after thousands of years. On his own, Stolas finds Samael a confusing albeit thoroughly boring prospect but he delights in joining Malphas on visits just to see what sort of antics they get up to.
Gabriel and Mikhael were always the more mysterious of the four Chief Angels to Samael. He never knew them as well as Uriel and Rafael, and they were often too busy with their own duties to give him the time of day. Even now Samael feels as though he understands Gabriel the least for how much she kept to herself, but he at least knows she is steadfast and loyal to their Almighty's will in defense of the mortal spirit.
Gabriel was far from one of the accusers advocating for Samael's banishment, though neither did she rally against it. While Mikhael's decision was something of a shock to the other chiefs, Gabriel was there to lend an impartial word that ultimately decided his fate. She has had little interest in Samael's status since, but in the centuries following she has had time to reflect and found the forceful banishment of their brethren increasingly distasteful.
While Samael did not get the opportunity to grow close to Phanuel before his banishment, he has become increasingly interested in the advancements that Phanuel has set forth throughout Heaven. From the creation of further servant angels beyond the Ishim to their push for alternatives in the wake of so many devastating banishments, Phanuel strikes Samael as a pragmatic and proactive angel that he now wishes he could have gotten to know better in his earlier years.
Phanuel did not interact with Samael directly much and felt ambivalent toward his banishment. That said, Phanuel has never once advocated for any angel's banishment and was one of the first archangels to offer an alternative option to the Chiefs.
they bumped into each other through their similar trade during his time in limbo after lilith went to hell, they aren't friends per se but they are contacts that trust each other's opinions and would be willing to vouch for one another if ever needed
anubis maybe kinda sorta kinda had a little baby crush on sam for a hot minute due to their similar ideals and overlapping trade (he's also just.... handsome... what the hell), he sees sam as someone who understands mortality on the same level that he does, as even many death counselors have difficulty with their sympathies toward human spirits, but these days he simply considers samael a trustworthy contact and trusts his insight to the human condition
In his younger days Anael was a student, a friend, and a trusted ally. He put his faith in her whenever he needed to choose partners for any given task, and he appreciated the compassion Anael showed for Lilith when she fled Eden. Samael does not get to see Anael overly much, but every time he does he counts as a treat and is sure to share with her whatever new earthly spoils he thinks might strike her fancy.
Anael finds herself enamored with Samael's seeming determination. She always finds herself excited on the chance to sit and have tea with him again.
Truly his closest and most treasured mentor, Uriel served as Samael's tutor and older sister figure for most of his time in Heaven. She was also his fiercest advocate leading up to his banishment. Undoubtedly the Chief Angel he connected with best, he is endlessly grateful they have still managed to maintain a strong bond to this day. The times she can spare to visit are highly anticipated, and where Samael gets most of his updates of the goings on across the Firmament.
Reiki thinks he's pretty swell. Also thinks its amusing to have an actual angel around. Likes bantering about western magic users and how open they are in their practices.
Is conflicted about his angelic status. Not exactly pleased that his presence makes her question her religious beliefs, but is willing to deal with that since Kaipo is so enamored with him.
Leialel is undoubtedly one of Sam's most treasured students from his time in Heaven. She worked with him in Makon, assisting the ishim in their care of the mortal souls that would soon be ready for birth. He feels some guilt and responsibility for having to leave his position as her overseer in the Fifth Heaven and not being able to assist her during the difficult times that followed, but now Leia seems to be thriving away from the Firmament's strict machinations and he couldn't be happier for her.
Was once her boss and really misses when she worked for him. Definitely prefers him over Ezekiel. Now that she's wandering Earth, she likes visiting him now and then and spending down time with him. Jokingly calls him dad sometimes.
Sam and Asmodeus never really spoke, so most of his perception of the demon is from second hand knowledge. That said, Samael is extremely wary of the King of Lust and how he might be treating Lilith with her upon the throne. He knows that public opinion of Asmodeus is often split down the middle, even in Hell; some demons love him, others loathe him. He often wonders if Lilith is truly happy reigning a Circle with Asmodeus by her side, but more than that he hopes the Cambion King was able to give her the catharsis she clearly needed.
Though Asmodeus never really had the pleasure of meeting Samael in person, he knows a thing or two about the angel's history especially as it pertains to his queen. He is not a fan of Samael but neither does he consider the angel his rival, as Asmodeus is quite convinced he has already "won" whatever war of the heart there might have been. He finds the topic of Samael amusing at best, but does take some gratification whenever he hears of misfortune befalling him.
A wonderfully bright and compassionate woman. Samael couldn't be happier that someone so rich in kindness and understanding could become such an important part of Johan's life. Sam is quite proud that Leigh is willing to call out unpleasantness where she sees it, even in her loved ones.
Jules is somewhat intimidated by Samael, just due to his nature, but she knows he is reliable and she will always be grateful for the role he played in sparing her (and her hunting family) from a fate worse than death.