Anax

Anax was the legendary king of Akros on Theros, a brilliant tactician and warrior. He was the husband of Cymede.
Anax was a follower of Iroas, but in his later years, he turned to Purphoros as he steered his people through the creation of a small empire. This shift was reflected in the Akroan artistry. Swords and armor were decorated. Pottery, clothing, wall paintings, and weaving showed ancient Akroan patterns and symbolism handed down for generations.
When Xenagos and his forces laid siege to the city of Akros, King Anax went forth in combat against Rhordon the Rageblood, an oracle of Mogis. In their battle, Anax gained the upper hand, but as Keranos provided aid to Cymede, the God of Slaughter gave a boon to Rhordon. Elspeth declared treachery as she sensed Mogis's interference. The Rageblood quickly defeated Anax by impaling the king through the stomach. Elspeth stepped forward and saved Anax, but before Elspeth could declare victory, the Rageblood threw himself into the advancing river elemental of Keranos and was washed away. Although King Anax was gravely injured, he supposedly survived and insisted that the victory celebration continue on without him.

Anax

Anax was the legendary king of Akros on Theros, a brilliant tactician and warrior. He was the husband of Cymede.


Anax was a follower of Iroas, but in his later years, he turned to Purphoros as he steered his people through the creation of a small empire. This shift was reflected in the Akroan artistry. Swords and armor were decorated. Pottery, clothing, wall paintings, and weaving showed ancient Akroan patterns and symbolism handed down for generations.

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Armor Class	16 (breastplate)
Hit Points	15d8+45
Speed	30 ft.
Strength	18 (+4)
Dexterity	15 (+2)
Constitution	17 (+3)
Intelligence	14 (+2)
Wisdom	17 (+3)
Charisma	16 (+3)
Saving Throws	Dexterity d20+5	Wisdom d20+6
Skills	Perception d20+6	Persuasion d20+6
Senses	Passive Perception 16
Languages	Akroan	Common
Challenge	8 (3,900 XP)
Special 1	First Strike	Anax has an advantage on the first attack roll	he makes on each of his turns
Special 2	Heroic	Whenever Anax becomes the target of a spell or magical ability,	each of his allies within 15 feet can use a reaction
to make a single melee weapon attack,	and if the attack hits it deals	an additional die of damage
Special 3	Iroas' Blessing	A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage	when Anax hits with it (included in the attack)
Special 4	Innate Spellcasting	Anax's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma	(spell save DC 14).
He can innately cast the following spells,	requiring no material components:
Spells 1	At will	Divine favor	Thunderclap
Spells 2	3/day each	Branding smite	Lesser Restoration
Shatter
Special 5	Royal Bond	While Anax is within 30 feet of Cymede	and Cymede is not incapacitated,
Anax can make an additional attack	whenever it takes the Attack action
Action 1	Multiattack	Anax makes three attacks with his spear
Action 2	Spear	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+7 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 2d6+4 piercing damage
Legendary Action	Anax can take 3 legendary actions,	choosing from the options below.	Only one legendary action option can be used at a time
and only at the end of another creature's turn.	Anax regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn
Legendary Action 1	Spear	Anax makes an attack with his spear
Legendary Action 2	Charge (Costs 2 Actions)	Anax moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks,	then makes a melee weapon attack.
If the attack hits, it deals an extra 2d6 damage