Archades

Archades is the creature that gaurds the Golden Door of which mortals pass into their afterlife. Each person has a unique "heaven," and the door is a gateway to many settings depending on who walks through it, and what their specific "heaven" is like. Archades is in some way this gateway's "guard dog." Despite his massive size and intimdating/regal appearance, he is very affectionate and sweet with mortal souls, and very obedient with angels.