Zagreus
God of rebirth
Little is known of Zagreus, the son of Hades and Persephone, as he was said to be killed and brutally dismembered during the events of the Titanomachy, the cosmic war between the Titans and the Olympians. However, no god is ever truly gone from the world, so long as there are mortals to worship them...
Suggested Classes: Cleric, fighter, paladin
Suggested Cleric Domains: Life, Grave
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, noble, sage
Champions of Zagreus believe there is no such thing as a true death; a person lives for as long as there are people to remember them. Sometimes they invoke these teachings more literally, with many of Zagreus's champions being prolific users of resurrection magic.
Why did Zagreus seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
As a devotee of Zagreus, you can call upon your inner strength to bolster your outer self. You can cast false life with this trait, requiring no material components. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You can cast haste 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. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
You have impressed Zagreus with your dedicated service, and he has rewarded you with the means to stave off death at the last instant. You can cast death ward with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You can increase your Dexterity or Charisma score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Zagreus’s Champions
Alignment: Neutral, sometimes goodSuggested Classes: Cleric, fighter, paladin
Suggested Cleric Domains: Life, Grave
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, noble, sage
Champions of Zagreus believe there is no such thing as a true death; a person lives for as long as there are people to remember them. Sometimes they invoke these teachings more literally, with many of Zagreus's champions being prolific users of resurrection magic.
Zagreus’s Favor
There is one trait that Zagreus favors in his followers above all - the determination to never give up. No matter what the world throws at them, Zagreus will smile on any mortal who can pick themselves up and try again.Why did Zagreus seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
| D6 | Circumstance |
|---|---|
| 1 | You were killed in battle, but your spirit refused to go to the Underworld. Impressed, Zagreus sent you back. |
| 2 | No matter how grievous your injuries, you always seem to be fine again after a full night's rest. |
| 3 | Someone close to you died, and you have dedicated your life to finding a way to bring them back. |
| 4 | After Zagreus was dismembered by the Titans, a portion of his being resides in you. |
| 5 | You are regularly plagued with dreams of past lives. |
| 6 | After losing count of the number of times you tried and failed, you finally emerged victorious in a major contest. |
Devotion to Zagreus
Following Zagreus means showing the determination to keep moving forward, no matter what. As a follower of Zagreus, consider the ideals below as alternatives to those suggested for your background.Zagreus’s Ideals
| D6 | Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what they stand for. (Any) |
| 2 | Determination. Whenever I fail, I come back stronger. (Any) |
| 3 | Aspiration. I am always trying to improve myself. (Any) |
| 4 | Rebirth. It is never too late to change. (Any) |
| 5 | Fortitude. Maintaining my physical prowess is important to me. (Any) |
| 6 | Survival. Sometimes it feels like the whole world is out to get me, but I persevere. (Any) |
Earning and Losing Piety
You increase your piety score to Zagreus when you expand his influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:- Fighting honourably, facing any threat head-on
- Defeating an opponent after being beaten by them before
- Helping someone recover from a terrible injury, whether physical, mental or emotional
- Disrespecting or being needlessly cruel to a fallen opponent
- Using subterfuge or dishonourable means to defeat a foe
- Encouraging another person to give up in the face of adversity
Zagreus’s Devotee
Piety 3+ Zagreus traitAs a devotee of Zagreus, you can call upon your inner strength to bolster your outer self. You can cast false life with this trait, requiring no material components. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Zagreus’s Votary
Piety 10+ Zagreus traitYou can cast haste 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. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Zagreus’s Disciple
Piety 25+ Zagreus traitYou have impressed Zagreus with your dedicated service, and he has rewarded you with the means to stave off death at the last instant. You can cast death ward with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Zagreus’s Champion
Piety 50+ Zagreus traitYou can increase your Dexterity or Charisma score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Divine Domains
Life, Grave
Divine Classification
Chthonic
Religions
Alignment
Neutral
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