Athena, the Hero's Aid

Athena is reputed to have been first an intellectual who laid down the principles of scientific enquiry, then a champion of justice and dedicated defender of all fairness, gifted both physically and intellectually. After her deification by the saviour-titans, she directed the overall strategy of the war effort and also as a general on the battlefield, taking command of tactics and fighting on the front lines when necessary. Her close counterpart in the dwarven pantheon is Minerva Consilis Stator. Athena is venerated both by those who seek out knowledge and truth and those who seek to do right, as well as leaders and generals of all sorts. Her power underlies the ability of reason to overcome brute strength, calculated heroism and, if necessary, sacrifice for the greater good. Appearance: Athena is portrayed as a plain woman in full warrior's attire, most often a shield, spear and helmet, with particularly bright and piercing eyes.

Symbols: Athena is symbolised by her particular helm, shield, spear and aegis-cloak. She is also associated with an owl with a particularly piercing and perceptive gaze, and with her mount, a brilliant white pegasus. Personality: Athena is both heroically noble and coldly calculating, constantly and patiently weighing up options and looking for the ideal opportunity to act. She speaks clearly and carefully, conveying the particular message she desires. Game rules:

Alignment	Cleric Domains	Other
Lawful Good: Athena's every intervention is designed to pursue an agenda beneficial to mortal civilisation as a whole, though she will make a decision to sacrifice for the greater good without hesitation.	Order, War	Athena's followers are almost always associated with war and conflict as the upholders of justice and the archetypical heroic combatants on the front line. They often seek to direct the strategy of a conflict and tactics of a battle, seeking to bring about the greater good.