Kronos (crow-nos)
God of time
Leader of the Titans. God of destructive time. Father to the first Olympians. The titles of Kronos are many, as are the legends that surround his fall at the hands of his own children. Yet although he may no longer rule the cosmos, the name Kronos still holds great power in the mortal world.
Suggested Classes: Cleric, sorcerer, wizard
Suggested Cleric Domains: Grave, Order
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, folk hero, sage
Champions of Kronos yearn for a return to the days when it was the Titans, not the Olympians, who ruled over the mortal realm. For some, they believe this would be an improvement over the petty politics that exist between the Olympian deities; for others, they just want to see the world burn.
Why did Kronos pick you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
As a devotee of Kronos, you have proven yourself to be strong and ruthless enough to bear his favor. You can cast chromatic orb with this trait, requiring no material components. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You can cast slow with this trait, requiring no material components. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You have grown into one of Kronos' most valued mortal servants. You can cast destructive wave with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You can increase your Constitution or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Kronos’s Champions
Alignment: Evil, usually lawfulSuggested Classes: Cleric, sorcerer, wizard
Suggested Cleric Domains: Grave, Order
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, folk hero, sage
Champions of Kronos yearn for a return to the days when it was the Titans, not the Olympians, who ruled over the mortal realm. For some, they believe this would be an improvement over the petty politics that exist between the Olympian deities; for others, they just want to see the world burn.
Kronos’s Favor
Like his son Zeus who nows rules in his stead, Kronos's raw power and mastery over other immortals attracts many to his service. Yet unlike Zeus, Kronos must be cautious when granting his favor. If he is too careless, word might reach Olympus that he is trying to rebuild his diminished power...Why did Kronos pick you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
| D6 | Circumstance |
|---|---|
| 1 | Your family can trace their ancestry to the fall of the Titans, and have always been secretly loyal to Kronos. |
| 2 | You were wronged by the Olympians in some way, and have sworn an oath to take your vengeance on them. |
| 3 | You suffer from an incurable disease. Kronos agreed to stave off its effects for as long as you serve him. |
| 4 | Wherever you go, destruction seems to follow. |
| 5 | You have never believed that the Olympians are the rightful rulers of the cosmos. |
| 6 | You swore service to Kronos in exchange for one of his acolytes saving your life. |
Devotion to Kronos
Following Kronos means embracing the inevitably of destructive time, and mastering it for your own ends. As a follower of Kronos, consider the ideals below as alternatives to those suggested for your background.Kronos’s Ideals
| D6 | Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what they stand for. (Any) |
| 2 | Mortality. We have a limited amount of time in this life. I intend to make every second count. (Any) |
| 3 | Knowledge. Through knowledge I can gain the power to shape the world as I see fit. (Any) |
| 4 | Vengeance. I always make sure those who have wronged me suffer tenfold. (Evil) |
| 5 | Power. The weak exist only to serve the strong. (Evil) |
| 6 | Destiny. The Fates may spin their threads, but I am the master of my own destiny. (Any) |
Earning and Losing Piety
You increase your piety score to Kronos when you expand his influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:- Eradicating a threat completely, ensuring it can never return
- Subverting those who serve the Olympians
- Dedicating a victory or great achievement to Kronos, reminding the world that he is still to be respected
- Participating in a ritual or festival celebrating an Olympian
- Showing mercy to a defeated foe
- Healing the sick or injured and preventing the ravages of time from taking hold
Kronos’s Devotee
Piety 3+ Kronos traitAs a devotee of Kronos, you have proven yourself to be strong and ruthless enough to bear his favor. You can cast chromatic orb with this trait, requiring no material components. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Kronos’s Votary
Piety 10+ Kronos traitYou can cast slow with this trait, requiring no material components. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Kronos’s Disciple
Piety 25+ Kronos traitYou have grown into one of Kronos' most valued mortal servants. You can cast destructive wave with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Kronos’s Champion
Piety 50+ Kronos traitYou can increase your Constitution or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Divine Domains
Grave, Order
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