Keranos, God of Storms

God Keranos (a.k.a. God of Storms)

In the chaos of the storm, find the clarity of lightning's strike. Wisdom is forged in the crucible of tempestuous thought.

— Follower of Keranos

Keranos, the relentless god of storms and wisdom, embodies the tempestuous forces of inspiration and fury. Merciless and impatient, he is as likely to strike with a bolt of enlightenment as with a blast of lightning. Rarely appearing directly, when manifest, Keranos takes the form of a stout, bearded, male human wearing a purple loincloth and a mithral chain belt with a dragon's skull clasp. Alternatively, he may appear as a great horned owl with lightning flashing in its eyes. His demeanor is stern, and his speech is brusque, yet a hint of a smile graces his face in the presence of clever plans.

Followers of Keranos

Worship of Keranos attracts tinkerers, inventors, sailors, and those seeking solutions to complex problems. Keranos communicates with mortals through epiphanies and lightning strikes, preferring to inspire through the forces of the storm. Ceremonies and rituals often involve seeking moments of clarity during thunderstorms, with lightning viewed as a direct expression of Keranos's divine will.

Champions of Keranos

Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral
Suggested Classes: Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Tempest
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, Entertainer, Guild Artisan, Noble, Sage, Sailor

Divine Symbols & Sigils

The holy symbol of Keranos is a stylized representation of a lightning bolt superimposed over an open book. Devotees may wear this symbol as an amulet or use it in rituals to invoke the god's inspiration.

Tenets of Faith

Embrace Wisdom's Fury: Seek clarity of purpose and embrace the storm of wisdom. Allow the tempest to fuel your creativity and drive for knowledge.

Challenge Vapidity: Despise indecision and vapidity. Strive for intellectual depth and decisiveness in all endeavors.

Thrill in Creativity: Revel in creativity and cleverness. Use the power of inventive thinking to challenge the status quo and inspire change.

Weather Life's Storms: Approach life's challenges with resilience. Be calm under pressure and let the storm of wisdom guide you through adversity.

Holidays

Stormweave Revelry: Celebrated during the peak of the storm season, Stormweave Revelry involves gatherings of Keranos's followers to revel in the power of storms. Ritual dances, storytelling, and lightning-watching mark this joyous occasion.

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Contacts & Relations

Thassa, God of the Sea

Keranos acknowledges Thassa's dominion over the sea and respects the elemental forces she controls. Their realms occasionally intersect, with storms at sea viewed as a collaboration between the storm god and the sea goddess.

Purphoros, God of the Forge

While Purphoros and Keranos have differing domains, they share a passion for creativity. Keranos appreciates the inventive spirit of the forge and occasionally collaborates with Purphoros's followers on ingenious projects.

Nylea, God of the Hunt

Nature's forces intertwine with both Keranos and Nylea. While their spheres of influence differ, they acknowledge the interconnectedness of wisdom, storms, and the wild.

Heliod, God of the Sun

Keranos and Heliod have a tenuous relationship, as the storm god finds the sun god's sternness and unbending nature grating. However, they occasionally find common ground in matters of shared concern for mortal affairs.

Religions

• Church of Keranos
• Theocratic Round Table

Pronouns

He/Him