Naming the Stars (Guide)

don't mind this, just notes for my latest book

Vesper's Family
Vesper's family is of the Rifter class, which means they're constantly scrounging for food. They live in the backstreets of Empyreal, in a cabin that's just barely big enough to fit them all. However, they coexist happily and are a harmonious family overall. Together they're loud and boisterous, and the time they spend together reflects this air. Anyone who looked at them would see the strong bonds they share.

Father: Remus. The backbone of the family. Quiet and stubborn, although loyal to the end and would die for any one of his relatives. Caring and sometimes overprotective. Rather narrow-minded. Values tradition.

Mother: Cassandra. They'd starve without her. Fiercely protective of her loved ones. Well-developed people skills. A strong desire to do good in the world. Analytical and observant. Values civility and gentility.

Oldest son: Caspian. A natural leader. Full of passion and charisma, making him very charming. Very opinionated, but knows when to close his mouth. Can sometimes become overly caring, pushing others past their limits.

First middle daughter: Astraea. A free spirit at heart. Energetic and compassionate towards others. More concerned with emotional rather than physical connections.

Second middle daughter: Rosaria.

Youngest son: Vesper.

Orion's Family
Father: Rowan.

Mother: Isla (deceased).

Son: Orion.

Everett Family
Father: Jayden Everett.

Mother: Clara Olson-Everett.

Older daughter: Izzie Everett.

Younger son: Quinn Everett.

Original Rough Notes
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So basically there's a breed of mythological creatures that humans refer to as angels. They live in a fantastical city floating above the clouds (called Empyreal), but besides that, they're pretty much normal humans. Except for their wings, which are shades of metallic colors (gray, gold, silver, white).

When they turn fifteen, each angel develops a flair, which is basically a special ability that is completely unique. Their flair determines what job they will take when they turn twenty - for example, if they have the ability to communicate with plants, they might become a gardener. Or if they have clairvoyance, they might become a politician. During the five years between, they train as apprentices under the experts of their area.

Even in Empyreal, though, there's a pecking order. The two main classes are called the Rise and the Rift, and its members are referred to as Risers and Rifters. Risers are generally considered as "the nobility", and although there's really nothing technical separating the classes, most governmental leaders and famous figures of Empyreal are Risers.

Rifters, though, originate from a poorer part of Empyreal. They're more of a scavenger-type group, and many are poor or scrounging for money. And again, although there's really not a huge difference between them and Risers, their reputation overall is significantly worse. Most of Empyreal are Rifters, so they could be considered "the commonfolk".

The two main characters are named Orion and Vesper, and they are a Riser and a Rifter, respectively. When they receive their flairs, Orion turns out to be able to manipulate light in small amounts, and Vesper can read others' emotions. Both are assigned the job of Guardian, a little-known career among the angels of Empyreal, for one reason: they have to be sent down to Earth.

They meet with the Luminary, the ruler of the angel kingdom. He tells them that the two children Orion and Vesper have been assigned to - brother and sister - have been prophesized to save the universe one day. He explains that it is of utmost importance they take care of these children: the two teenage angels' powers are exceptionally strong, and they've been entrusted this critical role.

When they arrive on Earth, though, their job is not exactly what they expected. First, the children are incredibly rambunctious, and it's difficult to believe that the fate of the universe rests in their hands. Second, the angels have to stay invisible from the humans, and they aren't allowed to be seen (for whatever reason). Their job is difficult, but they fulfill it, raising the siblings throughout their childhood and teenage years. During this time Orion and Vesper fall in love, each one having personal issues that the other heals easily.

The details of the rest of the story are still slightly hazy, but I know that the children brought Orion and Vesper together, and the team they make overthrows the insidious Luminary. He had been hatching a well-intentioned, but misguided plot to brainwash the people of Earth so they could only do good.