Athena (Intermediate God)
One day Zeus developed a terrible headache. To relieve it, Hephaestus used his axe to split the mighty god’s head open. Out
came Athena, full grown and fully armed. She quickly became Zeus’ favorite daughter, and is the goddess of noble combat, architecture,
sculpture, spinning, weaving, horses, oxen, olives, prudence and wise counsel. As a warrior goddess, she is the protectress of Athens, but she is no less skilled in the arts of peace, inventing the potter’s wheel, teaching men to tame horses, and helping them build the great ship Argos. In her true form, Athena is a helmeted, statuesque woman of great beauty. She is often seen bearing her father’s shield, Aegis, or with an owl perched on her shoulder.
Roleplaying Tips
Athena is a chaste warrior who resists any attempts on her honor with force. Even seeing Athena without her clothes will be punished by blindness (no save allowed). She is the protectress of Athens, and will always send her avatar to help if that polis is threatened. Omens from Athena are usually delivered by owls.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Lawful Good.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any good.
- Spheres of Influence. Crafts, War, Wisdom.
- Holy Symbol. Owl.
Clerics of Athena
Like Athena herself, her priests must remain chaste. They must also dedicate themselves to learning the arts of combat and the crafts of peace, and be ready to fight whenever they encounter worshipers of Ares.
Alignment Restriction. Lawful good.
Weapons Allowed. Spear, Sword.
Armors Allowed. Any armor.
Divine Domains. Knowledge, Life, Trickery, Twilight, War.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 5. Regenerate 1 hp/minute.
- Level 15. Commune with Athena 1/week.