Elysium’s Gods: Olympian Pantheon

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Primary Worshipers

Zeus

Cloud Magic

Wind Magic

Sky, weather, thunder, lighting, law, order, and justice. King of the gods.

Youngest son of Cronus and Rhea. Husband and brother of Hera.

Royal scepter and lightning bolt.

Eagle and bull.

Olympus – Hall of the Gods

Zeus has many avatars. His primary form is as a satyr.

Gods, demigods, fae, most sentients

Hera

Infernal Magic

Life Magic

Marriage, women, childbirth, heirs, kings, and empires. Queen of the gods.

Daughter of Cronos and Rhea. Wife and sister of Zeus.

Diadem and veil. Lotus-tipped staff.

Heifer, peacock, and the cuckoo.

Olympus – Hall of the Gods

Hera has many avatars. Her primary form is as a lamia.

Royalty, fae, gods, demigods, most sentients

Apollo

Holy Magic

Music Magic

Knowledge, healing, prophecy, poetry, and archery.

Son of Zeus and Leto. Twin of Artemis.

Laurel wreath, bow and arrow, and lyre.

Roe deer, swans, and pythons.

Island of Delphi, Delphi – Oracle of Prophecy

Hector the Sun Elf Paladin

Elves, musicians, artists, bards

Artemis

Nature Magic

Holy Magic

Hunt, wilderness, animals, and young girls.

Daughter of Zeus and Leto. Twin of Apollo.

Hunting spears, animal pelts, deer and other wild animals.

Deer.

Island of Delos – Forest of the Huntress

Hespera the Moon Elf Huntress

Elves, centaurs, hunters, rangers

Poseidon

Water Magic

Ice Magic

Sea, rivers, floods, droughts, and earthquakes. Ruler of the sea and the waters.

Son of Cronus and Rhea. Brother of Zeus.

Trident and Waves.

Horse and dolphin.

Oceanus, Atlantis – Temple of the Sea

Nereus the Atlantean Merfolk Explorer

Merfolk, naiads, seafarers, fishermen

Ares

Fire Magic

Blood Magic

War, bloodshed, strength, and violence.

Son of Zeus and Hera.

Spear and sword.

Vultures, venomous snakes, dogs, and boars.

Island of Peloponesia, Mycenae - Orc Capital Encampment

Lycurgus the Orc Battlerager

Orcs, goblins, trolls, warriors, dwarves

Hermes

Wind Magic

Teleportation Magic

Travel, communication, trade, language, and writing.

Son of Zeus and Maia. Messenger of the gods. Guide to the Underworld.

Caduceus, winged sandals, and traveler’s cap.

Tortoise.

Oceanus, Tradewinds – Great Marketplace of the Gales

Hesiod The Human Heraldic Bard

Travelers, rogues, heralds, scouts

Hephaestus

Metal Magic

Fire Magic

Fire, metalworking, constitution, and crafts.

Spontaneous birth from Hera. Smith of the gods.

Hammer, tongs, and anvil.

Donkey, guard dogs, and crane.

Deep Dark, Minoa, Dwarven Capital City – Forge of the Gods

Pyrrhus the Dwarven Master Smith

Dwarves, Gnomes, Blacksmiths, Crafters

Aphrodite

Life Magic

Charm Magic

Beauty, love, desire, charisma, and pleasure.

Daughter of Zeus and Dione.

Myrtle, roses, and scallops.

Doves and Sparrows.

Island of Corinth, Human Capital City of Corinth – Palace of Pleasure

Helen the Human Madame of the Palace of Pleasure

Dancers, Healers, Pleasure workers

Demeter

Earth Magic

Life Magic

Grain, agriculture, harvest, growth, and nourishment.

Daughter of Cronus and Rhea. Sister of Zeus.

Cornucopia, winged serpent, lotus staff, and wheat.

Pigs and snakes.

Island of Belleria, Meadow – Temple of the Harvest

Melanthios the Gnomish Head Brewer

Farmers, Dwarves, Gnomes, Humans

Dionysus

Nature Magic

Mental Magic

Wine, festivals, madness, vegetation, ecstasy, and theater.

Son of Zeus and Semele.

Grape vine, drinking cup, crown of ivy.

Tigers, donkeys, serpents, and dolphins.

Island of Paradise – Vineyard of the Lotus Eaters

Zotikos the Centaur Druid

Dryads, Meliae, Satyrs, Woodsmen, Druids, Pygmies

Hades

Death Magic

Earth Magic

Underworld, dead, and treasure. Ruler of the Underworld.

Son of Cronus and Rhea. Eldest brother of Zeus.

Drinking horn, cornucopia, and key.

Screech owl, Cerberus.

Deep Dark, Underworld – Palace of Mysteries

Akakios the Shadow Elf Lich

Dwarves, Miners, Treasure Hunters, Undead

*Hamlet of Sunset

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