Zeus (LL)

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==Zeus (greater god)==
The son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, Zeus is the god who led his siblings in revolt against their despotic father and established the Olympians as the supreme rulers of the heavens. He is the king of the gods, though his command over them is far from absolute and his decisions are often challenged. Zeus is the god of the sky, the ruler of all high things, including the clouds, rain, wind, thunder, and mountain summits. He is the protector of laws, friend of the weak, and dispenser of justice. Although he can take any form he wishes, and often assumes that of a powerful, bearded man with regal bearing, in his true form he is a ball of fiery light so intense that no mortal can look upon him without bursting into flames.
Role-playing Notes: Zeus is an efficient leader, but he is something of a despot. He is moved by anger more often than mercy, and makes his decisions on the basis of politics rather than justice. A confirmed lecher, he will go to any length to woo a beautiful woman (even a mortal)—despite the jealous anger of his wife, Hera. Zeus is not above toying with men's lives just to entertain himself and the other gods. Omens from Zeus take many forms, including thunder, animals acting in peculiar ways, and unusual celestial events.
Statistics: AL n; WAL any; AoC heavens, law; SY fist filled with lightning bolts.
==Zeus' Avatar (fighter 20)==
Zeus' avatar usually appears as a robust man with a full white beard and a regal bearing. However, the avatar has also been known to appear as a swan, a bull, a cloud, and in many other forms.
: Str 22
: Int 18
: MV 18
: AC -2
: #AT 2	
: Dex 18
: Wis 18
: SZ 7'
: HD 20
: THAC0 1	
: Con 18
: Cha 18
: MR 30%
: HP 160
: Dmg 1d8+9 (spear) +10
Special Att/Def: The avatar of Zeus can only be hit by magical weapons. When his blood spills on the ground, it forms a 6 HD monster of the DM's choice, that is under the avatar's control. Once per round, he can throw a lightning bolt spell that does 4d10 damage.
==Duties of the Priesthood:==
Priests devoted to Zeus must maintain a temple of suitable grandeur, and are responsible for organizing the Olympic games held every four years to honor Zeus. At least once during his life, every priest must visit the sacred oak tree at Dodona in Epirus, where Zeus speaks to his oracles in the rustling leaves.
Requirements: AB standard plus Str 14+; AL any; WP spear; AR a; SP all, animal, combat, divination , elemental, healing, protection, weather; PW1) lightning bolt (Id4 damage per level); 15) polymorph self; TU nil.
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #202)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities of the Greek pantheon in Legends & Lore:
* Zeus: Major: Law; Minor: Wards.