Falling from Grace is the name given to a term used by Elders for when Elders, and possibly other angelic beings such as Angels, Whitelighters, or Cupids, decide to live out a mortal life by giving up their purpose and all of their magical powers. The concept is similar to 'clipping their wings', but is more intense, as the person in question loses their reason for being what they are.
Notable Occurrences
Only one known Elder has had a Fall From Grace was Leo Wyatt after the Elders had manipulated him into leaving his family by staying an Elder. Piper called for Leo as she was nearing death. Leo had then remembered her and decided to jump off of Golden Gate Bridge. As he fell, his Elder robes and powers all disappeared. So far this is the only known way to Fall From Grace, as its been the only time on Charmed, that anyone has fell from grace.
On the series Destined, two known angelic beings have fell from grace. Adriel and Uzriel.
On the series Destined, two known angelic beings have fell from grace. Adriel and Uzriel.
Adriel
As punishment for joining Gadreel - if only for a little while, she was punished along with numerous other Angels. While originally her punishment was different than that of Uzriel, she insisted that she endure the same fate, as she couldn't leave him alone on Earth. Handreel agreed, and after meeting with Gadreel to say goodbye, she fell from Grace and landed on the newly created Earth.
Uzriel
As punishment for joining Gadreel - if only for a little while, he was punished along with numerous other Angels. His punishment was to fall from Grace and live as humans. His lover Adriel couldn't bare to live without him and decided to fall to Earth with him.
After falling from Grace, Uzriel renamed himself Osiris, while Adriel and another angel renamed themselves Isis and Seth respectively. They went on to created lives for themselves among the humans.
Note
- Falling from grace is a common term that refers to a loss of status, respect or prestige. The term comes from the biblical Fall of Man, when God had cast Adam and Eve from The Garden of Eden due to the original sin.
References
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