![]() ![]() It is exceptionally deadly and especially harmful to evil extraplanar beings and chaotic creatures. Tyr wields an exceptionally powerful longsword. Tyr is the third highest ranking of the Aesir after Odin and Thor, and commands great respect from the other gods of the pantheon. He and the wolf Garm are destined to slay each other at Ragnarok. He is a brother of Balder and half-brother to Thor via his father.Īnother story says that his maternal grandmother is nine hundred headed wife of the frost giant Hymer. In Faerûn, his holy symbol is a set of scales resting on a warhammer. They train the local population in the use of weapons and fighting in groups. Tyr's temples are strictly organized militaristic fortresses. While conducting religious ceremonies, the priests emulate their deity by covering their right arm with a closed leather sleeve. The priesthood of Tyr holds its ceremonies on fixed dates announced in advance. Warriors invoke the name of Tyr before battle. The priests often train themselves to fight left-handed in honor of their deity. They do not tolerate lateness or laziness, but happily support those who can follow their rules. Tyr's priests follow a militaristic strictness in their everyday duties, as fitting the followers of the god of law. One of Tyr's most powerful champions is the human fighter Sigurd, who was elevated to divine status by Tyr. Tyr is popular in most civilized lands, but especially among warriors ( fighters, monks, paladins and rangers), sages (who respect his position as a god of writing) and dwarves, whose ancestors crafted the chains that bound Fenrir. Tyr's followers teach the value of courage in all things, though not to the point of foolhardiness, and self-sacrifice, but not for personal gain. Tyr watches over the valkyries and ensures only the bravest warriors are taken to Odin at Valhalla. He automatically senses whenever someone prepares for battle or make a courageous decision. Tyr rules over the concepts of courage, law, protection, trust, strategy, tactics, war, and writing. He can create magic weapons and armor, and magic items which improve morale. Tyr can inspire a berserker rage in his followers. He can also see the invisible and the presence of thieves. Among his many abilities, Tyr can alter his size, shape and form at will see, hear and speak directly to anyone within 15 miles, and discern lies with perfect accuracy (although not against more powerful deities, including Odin and Loki). ![]() He is an exceptional fighter as well as a master of divine magic. Abilities Īs a deity, Tyr is immortal and cannot fumble. Tyr is called the God of Courage and Strategy. In some worlds, such as Toril, he is considered Lawful Good. To this day is the only god Fenrir shows any trust in. His trustworthiness is legendary Tyr allowed the wolf Fenrir to bite off his right hand rather than break his word. He is the bravest and most honorable of the Aesir gods. Tyr is a strong, bearded man with a missing right hand. ![]()
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