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โ€œ High council member of Atlantis โ€
—In-game description for Theocrat
โ€œ High council member and founder of New Atlantis โ€
—In-game description for Krios

Krios is the elderly Theocrat who rules Atlantis on behalf of Poseidon. In Age of Mythology he appears as a hero in several campaign scenarios. The Theocrat and Krios are two separate units with the same attributes and referring to the same person. The person appears as a Greek-speaking Theocrat in Fall of the Trident and as the Atlantean-speaking Krios in The New Atlantis.

Abilities[]

  • AoMR ability Sacred Hands icon Sacred Hands (Passive): Can pick up Relics and deposit them at a Temple.
  • AoMR ability Divine Immunity icon Divine Immunity (Passive): Cannot be targeted by enemy god powers.

If Krios' hit points are emptied, he is simply knocked out and can be revived if approached by friendly units.

Campaign appearances[]

Fall of the Trident[]

Krios appears in the first and the last scenario of the Fall of the Trident campaign (Omens and A Place in My Dreams, respectively). In the beginning, Krios proposes that Arkantos join the Greeks fighting the Trojan War. Although initially unwilling to go, Arkantos is convinced by Krios to go after the trident from Poseidon's statue is stolen by pirates. It isn't until Arkantos returns to Atlantis that Krios is seen again where he informs Arkantos that Gargarensis entered the temple and then flees to the Transport Ships.

The New Atlantis[]

Krios escaped Atlantis following its destruction and established an Atlantean colony in Norway. While maintaining a small colony, Krios is seen to still have a palace and, at least in name, maintain a royal guard, though control of all the soldiers in the colony is managed by Kastor.

Ten years after the destruction of Atlantis, Kronos's servant kills Krios and assumes his appearance, and afterwards deceives the Atlanteans into freeing the Titans. "Krios" guides Kastor on his quest to rebuild Atlantis, coaxing him towards mount Olympus. The servant eventually reveals his true self when Kastor returns to Sikyos to find Prometheus destroying it.

Changelog[]

Aom original icon Age of Mythology[]

  • The Theocrat cannot attack.

AoM The Titans icon The Titans[]

  • Krios can be garrisoned by one Shade of Olympus.

AoMIcon-Retold Retold[]

  • The Theocrat has 10 hack attack, while Krios has 12. Both have a 7x multiplier vs. myth units.
  • ShadeS of Olympus cannot garrison in Krios.

History[]

โ€œ Age - 82
Homeland - Atlantis (now at the bottom of the ocean)
Occupation - Last surviving member of the Atlantean High Council

Seated among the High Council of Atlantis, the Theocrat is responsible for security of the island state and to make sure the fickle Poseidon, patron of Atlantis, stays mollified. The Theocrat is symptomatic of the old aristocracy of Atlantis that has become proud, yet soft after decades of dominating the other city states.

He is very old now, the years following the fall of Atlantis were tough on the aging man. Season after season of struggle against the elements and the Fates have hardened him and he is possessed of a strength that belies his frail form.
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—In-game help section

Trivia[]

  • A "Theocrat" is one who rules a temporal realm on behalf of a god/gods, indicating that Atlantean society is governed by its priestly class.
  • Krios' models/animations, and sounds were modified and reused for the Greek Physician.
  • Although his stats suggests he has a ranged attack, he is unable to attack.
    • He was originally intended to be a melee fighter, but was scrapped. His animation still exists.
  • Before the Oracles were introduced in The Titans, the Theocrat and likely Krios were also intended to perform the staff animation for increasing Line of Sight while standing still.
    • Even if the animation isn't in his file or in the proto file, the animation still exists, and players can insert it.
  • There are two versions of Krios, the "Theocrat" who speaks Greek, and "Krios" who speaks Atlantean.
  • Krios shares his name with a brother of Kronos, one of the first 12 Titans, sometimes written Crius or Kreios. Whether this is intentional to foreshadow his manipulation by Kronos or a coincidence is unknown.
  • Krios can be garrisoned by one Shade of Olympus unit by selecting the Shade XP, clicking the "Garrison inside a building" button, and clicking on Krios. Krios also carries the garrisoned Shade like a Relic.
  • Although both variants are non-revivable, both have the message "A hero has fallen" when they fall.
    • Both are the only one-time heroes who have the message.
  • In Retold, both versions can fight, but only Krios can also be revived.

Gallery[]

Campaign-exclusive content in Age of Mythology
Aom original icon Age of Mythology
ProtagonistsAoMR Agamemnon icon Agamemnon ยท AoMR Ajax icon Ajax ยท AoMR Amanra icon Amanra ยท AoMR Arkantos icon Arkantos ยท AoMR Arkantos Uber icon Arkantos (Blessed) ยท AoMR Hero Boar icon Boar (Ajax) ยท AoMR Hero Boar icon Boar (Arkantos) ยท AoMR Brokk icon Brokk ยท AoMR Chiron icon Chiron ยท AoMR Eitri icon Eitri ยท AoMR Odysseus icon Odysseus ยท AoMR Reginleif icon Reginleif ยท AoMR Setna icon Setna
AntagonistsAoMR Circe icon Circe ยท AoMR King Folstag icon Folstag ยท AoMR Gargarensis icon Gargarensis ยท AoMR Kamos icon Kamos ยท AoMR Kemsyt icon Kemsyt ยท AoMR Living Poseidon Statue icon Living Poseidon Statue ยท AoMR Polaris icon Polaris ยท AoMR Skult icon Skult ยท AoMR Theris icon Theris
Supporting charactersAoMR Athena unit icon Athena ยท AoMR Hallgerd Forkbeard icon Hallgerd Forkbeard ยท AoMR Guardian icon Guardian ยท AoMR Kastor young icon Kastor ยท AoMR Jarl icon Niordsir ยท AoMR Old Man icon Old Man ยท AoMR Osiris unit icon Osiris ยท AoMR Theocrat icon Theocrat ยท AoMR Hoplite icon Zethos
Other unitsAoMR Boulder icon Boulder ยท AoMR Lost Ship icon Charon Ferry ยท AoMR Folstag Flag Bearer icon Folstag Flag Bearer ยท AoMR Osiris Piece Box icon Osiris Piece Cart ยท AoMR Pirate Ship Egyptian icon Pirate Ship ยท AoMR Polaris icon Polaris ยท AoMR Prisoner icon Prisoner ยท AoMR Shade SPC icon Shade ยท AoMR Trireme icon Shipwreck ยท AoMR Major God Statue icon Statue of Lightning ยท AoMR Sword Bearers icon Sword Bearers ยท AoMR Thor Hammer Shaft icon Thor's Hammer Haft ยท AoMR Thor Hammer Head icon Thor's Hammer Head ยท AoMR Trojan Horse icon Trojan Horse
BuildingsAoMR Boulder icon Boulder Rolling Dead ยท AoMR Boulder icon Boulder Wall ยท AoMR Dig Pile icon Dig Pile ยท ArmoryIcon Dwarven Forge ยท AoMR Excavation icon Excavation ยท AoMR Wall of Troy icon Gate of Troy ยท AoMR Giant Gate Ram icon Giant Gate Ram ยท AoMR Hades Gate icon Hades Gate ยท AoMR Fence Iron icon Iron Fence ยท AoMR Wall Jail icon Jail Wall ยท AoMR Dock icon Naval Shipyard ยท AoMR Osiris Pyramid icon Osiris Pyramid ยท AoMR Greek Shrine icon Shrine ยท AoMR Guardian icon Sleeping Guardian ยท AoMR Fence Stone icon Stone Fence ยท AoMR Temple icon Temple of the Gods ยท AoMR Tent Spc Greek icon Tent ยท AoMR Underworld Passage icon Underworld Passage ยท AoMR Wall of Atlantis icon Wall of Atlantis ยท AoMR Wall of Troy icon Wall of Troy ยท AoMR Well of Urd icon Well of Urd ยท AoMR Fence Wood icon Wooden Fence
TechnologiesAoMR Giant-Slaying Blades icon Giant-slaying Blades ยท AoMR Osmium Armor icon Osmium Mail ยท AoMR Asbestos Shields icon Asbestos Shields
Embellishment objectsAoMR Columns icon Columns ยท AoMR Flag icon Flag ยท AoMR Fountain icon Fountain ยท AoMR Lion Statue icon Lion Statue ยท AoMR Major God Statue icon Major God Statue ยท AoMR Market icon Market Stall ยท AoMR Obelisk Statue icon Obelisk ยท AoMR Osiris Piece Box icon Osiris Piece Box ยท AoMR Pharaoh Statue icon Pharaoh Statue ยท AoMR Ruins icon Ruins ยท AoMR Sign icon Sign ยท AoMR Living Poseidon Statue icon Statue of Poseidon ยท AoMR Tamarisk Tree icon Tamarisk Tree ยท AoMR Taproot icon Taproot ยท AoMR Torch icon Torch ยท AoMR Trident icon Trident
God powersAoMR Blessing of Zeus icon Blessing of Zeus
AoM The Titans icon The Titans
ProtagonistsAoMR Ajax Older icon Ajax ยท AoMR King Folstag icon King Folstag ยท AoMR Titan Gaia icon Gaia ยท AoMR Kastor icon Kastor ยท AoMR Amanra Older icon Queen Amanra ยท AoMR Son of Osiris icon Son of Osiris
AntagonistsAoMR General Melagius icon General Melagius ยท AoMR Titan Kronos icon Kronos ยท AoMR Titan Prometheus icon Prometheus ยท AoMR Servant of Kronos icon Servant of Kronos
Supporting charactersAoMR Arkantos God icon Arkantos (God) ยท AoMR Destroyer icon Atlantean Commander ยท AoMR Theocrat icon Krios ยท AoMR Arcus icon Zeno
Other unitsAoMR Automaton icon Automaton (SPC) ยท AoMR Kastor with staff icon Kastor (with Staff)
BuildingsAoMR Automaton icon Automaton Statue ยท AoMR Gaia Pool icon Gaia Pool ยท AoMR Temple icon Overgrown Temple ยท AoMR Roc Tent icon Roc Tent ยท AoMR Statue Melagius icon Statue of Melagius ยท AoMR Temple icon Temple of Kronos ยท AoMR Wonder icon Tower of Odin
Embellishment objectsAoMR Chimera Statue icon Chimera statue ยท AoMR Cyclops Statue icon Cyclops statue ยท Hades Gate Earth ยท AoMR Hydra Statue icon Hydra statue ยท AoMR Manticore Statue icon Manticore statue ยท AoMR Nemean Lion Statue icon Nemean Lion statue ยท AoMR Summoning Tree icon Summoning Tree ยท AoMR Valkyrie Statue icon Valkyrie statue
God powersAOMR Wonder Deconstruction icon Deconstruction Wonder ยท AoMR Seed of Gaia icon Seed of Gaia
AoM Extended icon Tale of the Dragon
ProtagonistsJiao-Long Icon Jiao-Long ยท Shun Icon Shun ยท Zhi Icon Zhi
AntagonistsDanzhu Icon Danzhu ยท Yama
Supporting charactersAzureDragonIcon Ao Kuang ยท EarthDragonIcon Dilong ยท Krios icon Emperor Yao ยท TitanChineseIcon Pangu ยท VermilionBirdIcon Vermilion Bird
Other unitsGoatAOM Golden Fleece ยท Griffon Icon Griffon ยท AoMR Hallgerd Forkbeard icon Hallgerd Forkbeard ยท Reindeer ยท Immortal Icon Servant Chinese ยท Snowman
BuildingsExcavationIcon Dam
AoMIcon-Retold Retold
AntagonistsAoMR Fire King icon Fire King
Other unitsAoMR Trireme icon Trireme (Wrecked)
BuildingsAoMR Town Center Atlantean icon Town Center (Abandoned)
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Cinematic hero g icon Misenus ยท Mnevis
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