Zeus Ex Machina

Zeus Ex Machina by Stone Gargoyle

The son of Kronos, the time lord did not desire children and so put him and his siblings into temporal stasis chambers when they were born. They remained forgotten for millennia until an attack on Kh'ron caused Zeus' chamber to open. Angry, Zeus decided he would claim the right of leadership of the pantheon for himself, since is father seemed to have no desire to have anything to do with them. It is unknown whether Zeus was actually the eldest, since no record of when he was put into stasis was ever made, but he claimed to be to support his right to rule. Far from content, Zeus created stories to reinforce his claim. In one such tale, Zeus claimed to have overthrown his father before freeing his siblings. Since Kronos never refuted it, it was generally believed by all. Zeus is an angry god presiding over thunder, lightning, fertility and crops. Worshipped and spreading his seed over a thousand worlds, few do not know the name of Zeus.

Real Name: Zeus Kh'ronos Kh'ron Ex Machina

Alignment: Abherrant

Size: 20 feet tall, 24 foot wingspan

Description: A strong man with long hair and a beard, a stern expression, and large birdlike wings sprouting from his back.

Attributes: I.Q. 24, M.E. 37, M.A. 32, P.S. 40, P.P. 30, P.E. 30, P.B. 30, Spd 33 (X3 flying)

Natural A.R.: 14

Hit Points: 14,300

S.D.C.: 12,600

P.P.E.: 2,700

Experience Levels: 25th level Warlock of air, earth fire and water, 20th level Wizard, and 12th level Diabolist

Natural Abilities: Astral travel, see the invisible, turn invisible at will, immune to cold, heat and fire (no damage), bio-regeneration 1d4X100 per minute, knows all languages, metamorphosis (any shape) at will (unlimited), teleport 98%, dimensional teleport 97%, sense location of ley lines 75%, sense/recognize magic/enchantment 85%, and flying.

Deific Powers: Zeus has the full range of power over his followers, and can perform all prototypical deific powers at half cost, as well as the following special powers:

Control Weather: Local: As per the prototypical deific power. Cost to Zeus: 100 P.P.E.

Call Lightning: The equivalent of 25th level Warlock and costs Zeus zero P.P.E.! Can be cast as often as five times per melee round, each counting as one of his attacks/actions.

Bio-Regeneration: Primal Deific: As per the prototypical deific power. Cost to Zeus: 500 P.P.E.

Create Minion: As per the prototypical deific power. Cost to Zeus: 200 P.P.E., plus only Token Body Investment

Transmutation: As per the prototypical deific power. Cost to Zeus: 200 P.P.E., plus Token Body Investment

Priest/Healing Powers: Exorcism 86%, turn dead 92% (affecting 1d4X100 dead at a time), healing touch (restores 3d6 S.D.C. or Hit Points), and resurrection (70%)

Magic Powers: Knows all Warlock spells of air, earth, fire and water, knows all Wizard spells, including Spells of Legend (including dozens not known to the Palladium World). All Diabolist powers, including runes, symbols, wards and the knowledge of circles of protection and summoning.

Psionic Powers: None

Skills of Note: Basic and advanced math, all science skills, medical and rogue skills at 98%

Attacks Per Melee: Ten physical, or five physical and five lightning, or seven magic.

Special Bonuses (in addition to attribute bonuses) +4 initiative, +4 to strike, +3 parry and dodge, +5 to pull punch, immune to horror factor, +4to all saving throws,and 98% charm/impress.

Favorite Weapons: Zeus prefers magic, but will use mechanical bolts of rune magic.

Blasphemer Bolts: These spear-like lightning bolts are forged of rune magic. They do 4d4X100 damage to all targets.

Armor: Zeus is unable to wear armor.

Alliances: Zeus maintains strict control over others in his pantheon, with the exception of Kronos and Cackler. Members of other pantheons will not work with him. Cooperation from others is usually gained through threats or blackmail.

Enemies: Usually attempts to gain power made by his own family members.

Vulnerabilities: Metal weapons other than those of pure gold do double damage and Zeus will take 1d6 per melee round from wearing metal. Zeus is also allergic to darkness and shadow and will take 1d6 damage per minute when without natural or magical light.

Technology: While others in his pantheon readily use technology, Zeus is not accepting of it and will generally not make use of it.

Minions: Zeus usually either creates his own minions or forces members of his family to do his bidding.

Treatment of Worshippers: Zeus craves attention and is constantly appearing to his worshippers in one form or another.