An angel. He first appeared in Past Due.
Biography[]
Joel served as Onyx’s guardian angel in her first known incarnation, around 1300 BC. She was aware of his presence, and managed to catch him in a summoning circle in order to get to know him better. The Family discovered them, took Joel captive, and forced him to do their bidding. When Onyx proved unable to free him, he advised her to escape.[1]
The study and use of Joel was behind much of the unique magic that the Family used, especially their ability to keep together over generations.[2]
Joel was finally freed by Molly during the Battle of the Silver Delta. He was taken in by Rachel.[3]
Theories[]
Joel served as a guardian angel to both Onyx and Malike, despite them both being Practitioners. He only left Malike once Malike’s evil actions drove him off.[1] Did Onyx’s capture of Joel lead to or contribute to that no Practitioners have guardian angels?[4]