Purphoros - Personajes

Purphoros is the god of the forge, the restless earth, and fire. He rules the raw creative force that infuses sapient minds. Purphoros is also the god of artisans, obsession, and the cycle of creation and destruction.

As a forge radiates heat in the area around it, Purphoros's influence provides inspiration to mortals. He makes exquisitely crafted objects almost constantly, sometimes absentmindedly working while he holds conversations with the other gods, only to destroy the finished product and begin again. Impulsive and mercurial, Purphoros is prone to bouts of either joyous productivity or frustrated anger. He often feels constrained by the limits of imagination, yearning to realize ideas that seem just out of reach.

The raw creative force that Purphoros embodies is chaotic, but Purphoros isn't a god of unbridled chaos. Rather, he shows mortals how to harness that primal energy, shaping it through passion and labor into something usable.

Purphoros's preferred form is that of a muscular man whose coal-hued skin is mostly covered in mutable organic bronze. He might also appear in the form of a fiery phoenix or a bull made of cooling lava, and for that reason, both of those creatures are associated with him. When angered, he might appear as an enormous mass of lava, a blazing fire, or a volcanic eruption. Mortals who see Purphoros in one of those forms seldom live to tell about it.

Alignment. Chaotic Neutral

Realm. Nyx, the Realm of the Gods

Allies. Thassa

Enemies. Kruphix, Heliod

Edicts. fight against those who would rule over others, take decisive action on impulse, destroy things that have outlived their usefulness, craft wonders in Purphoros's name

Anathema. following unjust laws despite your misgivings, creating shoddy or flawed items, backing down from fights or contests

Areas of Concern. creativity, destruction, fire, forging, harnessed chaos, obsession, passion in crafts

Worshipping Purphoros and his Champions

Purphoros holds dominion over everything that springs from mortal ingenuity. Most artisans say a small prayer to him upon beginning or completing the construction of nearly anything, from swords to fortresses to ships. Naturally, Purphoros is strongly associated with the forge, and nearly every smithy on Theros is a sort of ad hoc temple to him. Charms and idols of Purphoros hang from the walls in such places, intended both to inspire the artisans and protect them against accidents. Regardless of their professions, worshipers of Purphoros often light small fires in the god's honor, burning wooden crafts or drawings of their inventions to gain his favor.

Purphoros's Champions

Alignment. usually chaotic, often neutral

Suggested Classes. Artificer, Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Fighter, Sorcerer

Suggested Cleric Domains. Forge, Knowledge

Suggested Backgrounds. acolyte, entertainer, guild artisan

Most champions of Purphoros are unswerving advocates of passion and creativity who change the world by doing what they believe is right in the moment.

Purphoros's Favor

Purphoros is notoriously impulsive, often selecting champions based on momentary whims. Despite this seemingly blasé attitude, he is dedicated to all his champions, no matter how they came into his service.

What made the forge god turn his attention to you? What set you apart from the masses of people who offer him prayers and sacrifice? What whim came over him that made you the perfect choice in the moment he tapped you? The Purphoros's Favor table offers a handful of suggestions.

Purphoros's mood is highly changeable, and having his favor doesn't always mean having his attention. But if you follow your passions and do what you believe is right, he will stay true to you as well.

Purphoros's Favor

d6	Circumstance
1	Mount Velus erupted at the moment of your birth, signifying Purphoros's blessing of the event.
2	As a young artist, you breathed the intoxicating fumes of a volcano and found mystical inspiration.
3	You are an artisan who crafted a work of such high quality that Purphoros took notice.
4	After you were orphaned by a fire at your parents' forge, Purphoros took you under his protection.
5	Your parent or mentor was a master artisan, and you also yearn to create something worthy of a god's attention.
6	As a reckless youth, you joined a group of young artists and rabble-rousers who sought to tear down the established order in Purphoros's name.

Devotion to Purphoros

Purphoros encourages freedom and self-expression, so it is only natural that his champions follow him for many different reasons. As a follower of Purphoros, consider the ideals on the Purphoros's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Purphoros's Ideals

d6	Ideal
1	Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any)
2	Passion. I will follow my heart and help others do the same. (Chaotic)
3	Aspiration. With Purphoros's blessing, I will create something magnificent. (Any)
4	Change. The old must be swept away to make room for the new. (Chaotic)
5	Generosity. I want to create things that will enrich the world. (Good)
6	Rage. I follow my passions, no matter how dark they might seem to others. (Evil)

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Piety with Purphoros

You increase your piety score to Purphoros when you expand the god's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts that enforce his edicts.

Your piety score to Purphoros decreases if you diminish Purphoros's influence in the world, work against freedom or self-expression, or allow tyranny to take hold through acts in his anathema.

Purphoros's Devotee

Piety 3+ Purphoros trait

As a devotee of Purphoros, you have drawn the notice of the forge god with your skill. You can cast shield of faith with this trait, requiring no material components, a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

In addition, you know the mending cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Purphoros's Votary

Piety 10+ Purphoros trait

You can cast heat metal with this trait, requiring no material components. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this spell. In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being knocked prone.

Purphoros's Disciple

Piety 25+ Purphoros trait

While you are standing and an effect would push or pull you 1 foot or more, you can use your reaction to not be pushed or pulled.

Champion of the Forge

Piety 50+ Purphoros trait

You can increase your Strength or Intelligence score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.

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