Apocalyptic novel Omegangelion paired with author's suicide threat

Apocalyptic novel Omegangelion paired with author's suicide threat

An author using the pseudonym Uriel Omegangelos has published a dark fantasy novel titled Omegangelion: The Message of the End of Times on a forum, alongside an announcement that he plans to commit suicide in three weeks. The work, which includes three books and a map, blends Orthodox theology, Gnosticism, and criticism of the institutional Church. However, what has shocked readers is not just the plot, but the accompanying announcement: the author intends to take his own life in three weeks, according to his own messages. "Only 3 weeks left for you to comment on your opinion before my suicide," he writes. The book is offered under a Creative Commons license, without profit, and is already circulating in PDF format.

The message: a theology of liberation through death

The novel is presented as a divine revelation. Its author, who adopts the name of the angel Uriel, claims he does not write for fame or money, but to transmit God's Message to all Sons of Adam. The story is set on a fictional continent, Ykumini, symbolizing the four spiritual nations of Christianity: Orthodox, Western, Monophysite, and Nestorian. The plot, according to the author, evokes the Fourth Crusade and the influence of Western theology, which he accuses of professing that God is the Cause of Evil.

The philosophical core of Omegangelion is a defense of cosmic euthanasia. The Omega, Icon of the Eschaton, unites with the Point of Manifestation to invoke the Euthanasic Liberation of that Ailing, Agonizing, and Incurable Patient that is Material Creation. The author quotes the Second Epistle of Peter: "Just as the Ancient World perished in Water, the Heavens and the Earth that are now are destined for Fire on the Day of Judgment." For him, suicide is not a sin, but an act of liberation.

The plot: angels, mages, and a coliseum

The story trinc Azrail and Sariil, two orphaned twins who survive on the streets of Edessa, a border city. Azrail, thirteen years old but appearing ten, is thin and pale, with large green-gray eyes and a sickly air. His brother Sariil shares his fate. Both are recruited by a mystical lodge that teaches them the Mystical Path, a way of arcane knowledge that leads them to confront Elelefs, the Devil, the Cause of Evil.

Throughout the three books, the twins undergo extreme trials: Azrail becomes a gladiator in the coliseum of Vyzantion, where he kills his rivals with a slender blade; Sariil immerses himself in meditations and visions that lead him to a ziggurat; and both are involved in magical rituals including mirrors of Daat, astral crowns, and keys to heaven. The novel culminates in an invocation where Hierophant and Archon unite their minds to speak with one voice: "Vav is Shin: Union in Duality. Heh is Mem: Reality in Illusion. Yod is Alef: Time in Eternity."

The controversy: literature or madness?

Reactions on the forum have been mixed. Some readers have praised the originality of the work, highlighting its nekketsu style and its treatment of the protagonist's thoughts, emotions, and instincts as characters. Others have criticized the coldness of the twins and the excessive complexity of the symbolism. One participant summarizes: "It's very original to treat the protagonist's thoughts, emotions, and instincts as characters." However, the shadow of suicide looms over the entire discussion.

The author has defended his right to die vehemently. "If you cannot or do not wish to tolerate that I defend and exercise my Right to Die, tell me and we cut ties," he writes. For him, only a true friend accepts him 100% as he is, even with what he considers his flaws. This stance has generated an ethical debate among readers, some of whom have expressed concern and attempted to dissuade him.

The context: a life marked by pain

Uriel Omegangelos describes himself as a person with an IQ of 138, Asperger syndrome, and a difficult childhood. He mentions that his mother hit him as a child and that his family has drained his will to live. "My family has drained my will to live," he states. This personal experience permeates his work, which can be read as a catharsis and a search for meaning amidst suffering.

The author has also shared his ideas for a prequel and a sequel, including an updated map of Ykumini and new drawings. In them, the Spectral Cat intervenes to guide Sariil in his theft of the grimoire from the Temple of Edessa. These additional materials reinforce the impression that Omegangelion is a vital project, not a simple pastime.

The legacy: a cursed work

Despite the controversy, the work has found a loyal audience. A PDF has been created for free download, and it has been proposed to upload it to OpenLibra. The author has given his blessing for distribution without profit, indicating its origin. "When you do, I will smile at you from Heaven," he writes to one of his readers. The community, for its part, has expressed the desire that sanity prevails and that the author reconsider his decision.

The story of Omegangelion is, in itself, a novel: that of a man who turns his pain into art and announces his end as that of his characters. It remains to be seen if his message transcends beyond the pages and forums. What is certain is that his work, with its angels, mages, and apocalypse, has already left an indelible mark on those who have read it.