Elysium’s Gods: Olympian Pantheon
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Primary Sphere of Magic
Secondary Sphere of Magic
God/Goddess of...
Divine Heritage
Symbols
Sacred Animal(s)
Prime Temple
Avatar
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
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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
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