Cymede

Cymede was the queen of Akros on Theros, a devote follower of Keranos, and wife of Anax.
Cymede was a skilled warrior but a more powerful seer. Having herself been struck by lightning and given a glimpse of the future, Cymede was seen by some as being partly responsible for her husband's effectiveness as king. Cymede became aware of the power of godly creatures such as nymphs. She saw abstract glimpses of their power and could feel the gods' ability to bestow gifts upon the faithful. Because of this, the cult of Keranos gained a foothold in the Kolophon. Cymede even had a special temple built on a distant mountain summit where the storms were particularly severe. During the storm season, she visited there, meditating on a silver platform.
Although Cymede had the ability to hear “god-speak,” she had never proclaimed herself an oracle or allowed any god to claim her. The only god that Cymede had ever considered serving was Keranos. Since Cymede was a powerful mage who could manipulate the elements with ease, Keranos had longed for her to be at his side.
During the siege of Akros by the forces of Xenagos, Cymede and Daxos worked together to raise the Deyda River in their attempt to flood the minotaur encampment. As Daxos began to lose concentration, Cymede offered herself to Keranos in exchange for his assistance. Keranos came forth and transformed the river into a raging elemental that consumed the minotaurs in their encampment.

Cymede

Cymede was a skilled warrior but a more powerful seer. Having herself been struck by lightning and given a glimpse of the future, Cymede was seen by some as being partly responsible for her husband's effectiveness as king.

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Armor Class	17 (breastplate)
Hit Points	15d8+45
Speed	30 ft.
Strength	14 (+2)
Dexterity	17 (+3)
Constitution	16 (+3)
Intelligence	15 (+2)
Wisdom	18 (+4)
Charisma	17 (+3)
Saving Throws	Wisdom d20+7	Charisma d20+6
Skills	Insight d20+7	Religion d20+5
Senses	Passive Perception 14
Languages	Akroan	Common
Challenge	8 (3,900 XP)
Special 1	Heroic	Whenever Cymede becomes the target of a spell or magical ability	, each of her allies within 15 feet automatically
gains 15 temporary hit points
Special 2	Keranos' Blessing	Whenever a creature fails a saving throw against a spell cast by Cymede,	she can choose to automatically deal 1d8 lightning damage to the target
Special 3	Royal Bond	While Cymede is within 30 feet of Anax	and Anax is not incapacitated,
any spell cast by Cymede with a range greater than touch	can automatically target one additional creature
Special 4	Spellcasting	Cymede is a 9th-level spellcaster.	Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15).
She has the following cleric spells prepared:
Spells 1	Cantrips (at will)	Guidance	Resistance
Sacred flame	Spare the dying	Thaumaturgy
Spells 2	1st level (4 slots)	Bless	Cure wounds
Guiding bolt	Shield of faith
Spells 3	2nd level (3 slots)	Aid	Augury
Enhance ability
Spells 4	3rd level (3 slots)	Beacon of hope	Mass healing word
Spirit guardians
Spells 5	4th level (3 slots)	Deathward
Spells 6	5th level (1 slot)	Commune
Action 1	Multiattack	Cymede makes two attacks with her longsword
Action 2	Longsword	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+5 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 1d8+2 slashing damage
Legendary Actions	Cymede 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.	Cymede regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn
Legendary Action 1	Flash of Insight	Cymede cats guidance on herself
Legendary Action 2	Keranos' Lightning (Costs 3 Actions)	Cymede casts chain lighting without expending a spell slot