Olympian Pantheon

Zeus is the leader of the Olympian gods, husband to the goddess Hera, and rules from the mystical realm of Mount Olympus. From his lofty perch, Zeus watches over the the world of Zeimia and interferes in the lives of mortals when it suits him. He wields mighty thunderbolts and rules his pantheon through his might and fear of his varying temper. Zeus is a Neutral god and his domain is tempest. His symbol is a fist full of lightning bolts.   Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty who was born when Kronus' genitals hit the ocean and she emerged from the forming sea foam. She is married to the crippled god Hephaestus, though she is far from faithful. Aphrodite is the most beautiful of the Olympian goddesses and she does what she can to spread beauty throughout Zeimia and beyond. She is a Chaotic Good goddess, her domain is Light, and her symbol is a sea shell.   Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto, is the Olympian god of light, music, archery, poetry, music, healing, and prophecy. He is the leader of the muses and has oracles that he feeds visions of the future to. His domains are Knowledge, Life, and Light. Apollo is a Chaotic Good god and his symbol is a lyre.   Tenets:   1. When confronting evil, always pick justice over revenge. 2. Knowledge is to be treasured and protected. Especially knowledge give of the future. 3. The arts are something to be enjoyed and respected as they are my invention. Ares, son of Zeus and Hera, is the Olympian god of war and strife. He thrives is the chaos of battle and rewards those who wage war. It is said that he never removes his helm and that his throne is made out of human skin. Ares is known to cause mortals to start wars and can even occasionally be seen at on the battlefield fighting indiscriminately. He is a Chaotic Evil god whose domain is War. Ares' symbol is a spear.   Twin sister of Apollo, Artemis is the goddess of hunting and childbirth. She spends a good deal of her time in the Feywild hunting mighty and majestic creatures. Artemis' official clergy are exclusively women and are known as the Daughters of Artemis. She is a Neutral Good goddess whose domain is Nature. Artmeis' symbol is a bow and arrow on a lunar disk.   Athena is a goddess that was literally born out of Zeus' mind. She emerged from his head fully realized and gained the respect of her fellow Olympians immediately. Athena helps her followers advance through inventions and advanced military strategy. She is a Lawful Good Goddess and her domains are knowledge and war. Her symbol is an owl.   Dionysus represents every crazy party that may have gone too far. It is he people invoke when they are trying to throw a true celebration. Dionysus revels in good wine and is constantly seeking parties worthy of his presence. He a Chaotic Neutral god whose domain is Life. His symbol is Thrysus (a staff tipped with a pine cone).   Hades is the brother of Zeus and the god of the underworld. He takes his job very seriously, rarely visiting Mount Olympus even though he is welcome to do so. Hades is very mysterious as he doesn't talk a lot about his motivations, but when something catches his interest, Hades does everything in his power to obtain it. The god of the underworld is Lawful Evil with his domain being Death. Hades' symbol is a black ram.   Hecate is the mysterious goddess of magic and the moon. She is focuses so intently on the magic of Zeimia that her logic is sometimes hard to understand. Hecate makes wide sweeping claims that she put into motion grand plans with little pushes and nudges from her to mortals, but these could all be lies. Her domains are knowledge and trickery. She is a Chaotic Evil goddess and her symbol is the setting moon.   Hephaestus is the Olympian god of smithy. All of the Olympian's mighty weapons and armor, including Zeus' Thunderbolts, were created by him. Hephaestus is a genius at his craft a devotes all time not spent with his wife, Aphrodite, to honing it. Hephaestus is also known as the Lame God as his left foot does not work. He is also rather homely. That being said, Hephaestus lives in a lavish golden palace of his own design that is adorned with various valuable and beautiful jewels. He is a Neutral Good God, has the Knowledge domain, and his symbol is the hammer and anvil.   Hera id the queen of the Olympian gods and the Wife of Zeus. She usually takes a backseat to Zeus as far as ruling goes, but that does not mean that she is without power in her own right. Hera's wrath is well known and documented. It is not uncommon for her to use scorched earth-like tactics on those that Hera believes have offended her. Real or imagined. Mortal or divine. She is the goddess of marriage and intrigue and is Chaotic Neutral. Trickery is Hera's domain and her symbol is a fan of peacock feathers.  

"Yes, hello, hi. I'm here to deliver a message directly from Zeus himself. Looks like... he will not assist in your war because you... didn't assist his son. Ah, well. Bad news. Good luck!" - Hermes

  Hermes is the Olympian God of travel, commerce, and medicine. The winged-sandal god is known to be the messenger of the gods. He is often encountered on the move as he delivers messages to and from the gods. Hermes' methods are pretty hard to pin down, but his various machinations tend to lead to good in the end. Hermes is a Chaotic Good god with a Trickery domain. His symbol is the Caduceus.   This firstborn of the Olympians, Hestia, is the goddess of home and family. She is a wise and caring goddess who stands for and protects families. While many gods sought her hand, Zeus has allowed Hestia to be an eternal virgin as per her wishes. She is a Neutral Good goddess with the Life Domain. Hestia's symbol is the hearth.   Nike is one of the most loved of the Olympian goddesses as she is the goddess of victory. Victory in all things, not just battle. She often appears after a competition or battle to crown the victor with a wreath she makes herself. These crowns are not of any particular value, but tend to be treasured by those that hey are bestowed to. Nike is a Lawful Neutral goddess and her domain is War. Her symbol is a winged woman.   Pan is the rather infamous god of nature. He invented the Syrinx, or as it more commonly called, the pan flute. Mostly appear as a satyr, Pan lives in wooded areas and can often be seen "courting" the forest nymphs that reside there as well as anyone or anything else that may find themselves in the wood. Pan is also a protector of the wooded glens and is respected by those that live in or nearby them. He is a Chaotic Neutral god with the Nature domain. Pan's symbol is the Syrinx.   Poseidon is one of the brothers of Zeus and Hades. The sea and earthquakes are among some of the things that this god presides over as well as horses. Poseidon is a very wrathful god and so the wise sailor (or traveler in general) makes offering to him before setting off on a long journey. He has control over the seas and can cause earthquakes on land if people thought that they were safe off of a boat. Poseidon is a Chaotic Neutral god with the Tempest domain. A Trident is his symbol.   Tyche is the goddess of fortune and is as fickle as that title may describe. Her actions seem so random that many think that Tyche does not choose what to do but that she is guided by fate. That may just be conjecture, but what is known for sure is that anyone going to Tyche seeking a blessing, may not get what they were seeking. She is a Neutral goddess with the Trickery domain. Tyche's symbol is a red pentagram.