Zeus (Greater God)
The son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, Zeus is the god who led his siblings in revolt against their despotic father and established the Olympians as the supreme rulers of the heavens. He is the king of the gods. though his command over them is far from absolute and his decisions are often challenged.
Zeus is the god of the sky, the ruler of all high things, including the clouds, rain, wind, thunder, and mountain summits. He is the protector of laws, friend of the weak, and dispenser of justice. Although he can take any form he wishes, and often assumes that of a powerful, bearded man with regal bearing, in his true form he is a ball of fiery light so intense that no mortal can look upon him without bursting into flames.
Roleplaying Tips
Zeus is an efficient leader, but he is something of a despot. He is moved by anger more orten than mercy, and makes his decisions on the basis of politics rather than justice. A confirmed lecher, he will go to any length to woo a beautiful woman (even a mortan) – despite the jealous anger of his wife, Hera.
Zeus is not above toying with men’s lives just to entertain himself and the other gods. Omens from Zeus take many forms, including thunder, animals acting in peculiar ways, and unusual celestial events.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Neutral.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any.
- Spheres of Influence. Heavens, Law.
- Holy Symbol. Fist filled with lightning bolts.
Clerics of Zeus
Priests devoted to Zeus must maintain a temple of suitable grandeur, and are responsible for organizing the Olympic games held every four years to honor Zeus. At least once during his life, every priest must visit the sacred oak tree at Dodona in Epirus, where Zeus speaks to his oracles in the rustling leaves. Clerics of Zeus must have 14 strenght or more.
Alignment Restriction. Any alignment.
Weapons Allowed. Spear.
Armors Allowed. Any armor.
Divine Domains. Knowledge, Life, Nature, Tempest, Twilight, War.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 1. Lightning Bolt.
- Level 15. Polymorph Self.