Cronus (Greater God)
The youngest of the Titans born to Uranus and Gaea, Cronos was the ambitious one who attacked his father and then assumed the throne to become ruler of the universe. However, when his mother Gaea prophesied that one of his children would overthrow him as he had his father, Cronus proved just as despotic as Uranus. As his wife, Rhea, gave birth to the Olympian gods, he seized them and swallowed them up. His plan might have worked, had Rhea not tricked him into swallowing a slone instead of her sixth child. This god, Zeus, eventually returned to lead the successful revolt against him. Because of his past actions, Cronus was imprisoned in Tartarus.
Roleplaying Tips
Because Cronus remains penned in Tartarus, he is unable to influence events on earth except through his avatars. Therefore, at least one avatar is constantly moving about Greece, promising men great rewards in return for worshiping Cronus and turning their backs on the Olympian gods.
On occasion, these avatars rise to a position of power in a polis, and the result is invariably war as the avatar attacks the power bases of Cronus’ rivals. Because of his imprisonment, Cronus cannot send omens or portents.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Lawful Evil.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any evil.
- Spheres of Influence. Sinister ambition.
- Holy Symbol. Sickle.
Clerics of Cronus
Cronus is no longer worshiped actively by the people of Greece. Nevertheless, there are small sects of priests dedicated to him in Athens, Rhodes and Thebes, who are constantly trying to recruit worshipers through the promise of power or money. In these three cities, the priests organize large harvest-time festivals in which class distinctions are abolished. Their intention is to use the festival as a recruiting tool.
Alignment Restriction. Any non-good.
Weapons Allowed. Sickle.
Armors Allowed. Any armor.
Divine Domains. None.
GRANTED POWERS
Cronus cannot grant any power until he remains imprisoned in Tartarus.