Tyr, God of Justice
Description
Tyr is a deity of the Norse pantheon. He is the son of Odin and Frigga, and has a seat on the council of twelve at Asgard. Tyr is a strong, bearded man with a missing right hand. He is the bravest and most honorable of the Aesir gods. His trustworthiness is legendary; Tyr allowed the wolf Fenrir to bite off his right hand rather than break his word. To this day is the only god Fenrir shows any trust in. Tyr has never broken his word.
As a deity, Tyr is immortal and cannot fumble. He is an exceptional fighter as well as a master of divine magic. 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. He can also see the invisible and the presence of thieves. Tyr can inspire a berserker rage in his followers.
He can create magic weapons and armor, and magic items which improve morale. Tyr rules over the concepts of courage, law, protection, trust, strategy, tactics, war, and writing. He automatically senses whenever someone prepares for battle or make a courageous decision. Tyr watches over the Valkyries and ensures only the bravest warriors are taken to Odin at Valhalla.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Long ago, the Aesir decided to bind Fenrir the wolf, son of Loki, with bindings crafted by the Dwarves so that could not be broken. Fenrir would only allow the bindings if one of the gods placed his hand in his mouth and promised not to move. Tyr thrust his hand in without hesitation, and, when the bindings appeared, Fenrir bit his hand, wrist and a good part of forearm off. Tyr kept the stump of an arm as a mark of pride.
Titles
God of Courage and Strategy, God of War
Realm
Asgard
Pantheon
Norse Pantheon
Rank
Greater Deity
Portfolio
Courage, Trust, Strategy, Tactics, Writing, Justice
Gender
Male
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Holy Symbol
Sword
Children
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