Zeus (zoos)
King of the Gods
Ruler of Olympus. Mightiest of the gods. Master of the earth and sky. Zeus holds many titles, and his dominance over the cosmos is unquestioned. Yet even he, greatest of the immortals, is still prone to the flaws and foibles that define so many of his brethren.
Suggested Classes: Cleric, fighter, paladin
Suggested Cleric Domains: Mountain, Order, Tempest
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, folk hero, soldier
Worshipers of Zeus do so not only out of fear and respect for his almighty power, but out of a deep belief in the importance of law and order. The concept of justice is sacred to Zeus's acolytes, and they defend it with the knowledge that they do so with the ruler of Olympus himself's blessing.
Why did Zeus seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
As a devotee of Zeus, you can cast thunderous smite with this trait. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You can call upon the power of Zeus himself to aid you in battle. You can cast lightning bolt 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. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
As Zeus himself once did to the Titans of old, you now have the power to expel your otherworldly foes from the mortal realm. You can cast banishment 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. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you are immune to thunder and lightning damage.
You can increase your Strength or Constitution score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Zeus's Champions
Alignment: Neutral, often lawfulSuggested Classes: Cleric, fighter, paladin
Suggested Cleric Domains: Mountain, Order, Tempest
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, folk hero, soldier
Worshipers of Zeus do so not only out of fear and respect for his almighty power, but out of a deep belief in the importance of law and order. The concept of justice is sacred to Zeus's acolytes, and they defend it with the knowledge that they do so with the ruler of Olympus himself's blessing.
Zeus's Favor
More than any other deity, Zeus has no shortage of mortals clamouring for his favor. The mightiest warriors, the sharpest minds and the most ardent defenders of justice are all his to choose from when selecting his champions.Why did Zeus seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
| D6 | Circumstance |
|---|---|
| 1 | You were raised as part of an order sworn to deal out justice in the name of Zeus. |
| 2 | You once slew a mighty foe in the midst of a thunder storm. |
| 3 | You welcomed a weary stranger into your home. That stranger was none other than Zeus himself. |
| 4 | You swore a vow that before you died, you would earn the respect of the king of the gods. |
| 5 | When you came of age, your mother revealed to you that you have the blood of Zeus in your veins. |
| 6 | You were exploited by criminals in the past. You have pledged to eradicate such cruelty from the world. |
Devotion to Zeus
Following Zeus means dedicating yourself to seeking glory, acting with honour and upholding the law. As a follower of Zeus, consider the ideals below as alternatives to those suggested for your background.Zeus's Ideals
| D6 | Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what they stand for. (Any) |
| 2 | Honour. Once I have given my word, I never break it. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Courage. I place my faith in Zeus, and know that I can face any challenge with him watching over me. (Any) |
| 4 | Duty. Every mortal has a responsibility to uphold the law and punish those that break it. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Pride. I know what it takes to make the world a better place. (Any) |
| 6 | Justice. Every action, good or bad, has a consequence. (Lawful) |
Earning and Losing Piety
You increase your piety score to Zeus when you expand his influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:- Defending the innocent and upholding the law
- Striking down an enemy that represents chaos or evil
- Inspiring others to follow Zeus's ideals
- Violating the law or conducting yourself dishonourably
- Breaking a promise or vow that you have made
- Surrendering to fear or cowardice in the face of danger
Zeus's Devotee
Piety 3+ Zeus traitAs a devotee of Zeus, you can cast thunderous smite with this trait. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Zeus's Votary
Piety 10+ Zeus traitYou can call upon the power of Zeus himself to aid you in battle. You can cast lightning bolt 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. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Zeus's Disciple
Piety 25+ Zeus traitAs Zeus himself once did to the Titans of old, you now have the power to expel your otherworldly foes from the mortal realm. You can cast banishment 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. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you are immune to thunder and lightning damage.
Zeus's Champion
Piety 50+ Zeus traitYou can increase your Strength or Constitution score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Divine Domains
Mountain, Order, Tempest
Divine Classification
Olympian
Religions
Alignment
Neutral
Siblings
Children
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