Surtur,[14][1][9] also seen as Surtr, was worshiped as the giant god of the fire giants.[10][11][17]
Description[]
Surtur looked like an immensely large fire giant with crackling flames in place of hair and eyebrows.[14][10]
Possessions[]
Surtur's signature weapon was a greatsword[6][10], wreathed in flame and 15 feet (4.6 meters) in length. He was also known to wear iron armor that was incredibly hot.[14]
Realm[]
Surtur ruled Muspelheim. In the World Tree cosmology this ever-burning realm was part of the Neutral Plane of Jotunheim and was connected by a portal to the Elemental Plane of Fire.[8] In the Great Wheel cosmology it was located on the fiery second layer of the plane of Ysgard; the layer was also called Muspelheim, named for Surtur's realm.[11][13] In addition, Surtur shared the realm of Jotunheim on the layer of Ysgard with Thrym, where the Lord of the Fire Giants resided in the ancient hall of Meerrauk.[12]
Worshipers[]
Nearly all of Surtur's worshipers were giants. A select few members of other races were known to have earned his approval, but they concealed their devotion to the giant lord.[9]
Surtur taught that fire was pure, cleansing, and strong. The weak and impure burned, while the strong survived. Fire was useful as a tool, but must be respected. It was dangerous when uncontrolled.[9]
Surtur's temples in the lands of men were hidden affairs. Those that were not hidden were huge buildings ringing with the sounds of forges and storing weapons in preparation for the battle at the end of the world. Visitors had only a few seconds to prove their intentions before the fire giants attacked. Fire giants did not enjoy leaving witnesses to their activities.[9]
History[]
Surtur, a son of Annam, was part of the second generation of giantish deities, born at about the same time as Skoraeus Stonebones and Thrym.[17]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Referenced only
- Storm King's Thunder • Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
- Card Games
- Blood Wars
External Links[]
Surtr article at the Critical Role Wiki.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 19. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 296, 299. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ James Wyatt et al. (August 2023). Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants. Edited by Janica Carter et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 27. ISBN 978-0-7869-6898-5.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 67. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Stephen Kenson (May 2001). “Do-It-Yourself Deities”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #283 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 39.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 David Noonan (May 2004). Complete Divine. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 124. ISBN 0-7869-3272-4.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 221. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 160. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Skip Williams, Rich Redman, James Wyatt (April 2002). Deities and Demigods. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 191–192. ISBN 0-7869-2654-6.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 James Ward and Robert Kuntz (November 1984). Legends & Lore. (TSR, Inc), p. 184. ISBN 978-0880380508.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Colin McComb (October 1996). On Hallowed Ground. Edited by Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 178. ISBN 0-7869-0430-5.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Wolfgang Baur and Lester Smith (1994-07-01). “The Book of Chaos”. In Michele Carter ed. Planes of Chaos (TSR, Inc), p. 115. ISBN 1560768746.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Wolfgang Baur and Lester Smith (1994-07-01). “The Book of Chaos”. In Michele Carter ed. Planes of Chaos (TSR, Inc), p. 123. ISBN 1560768746.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 James Ward, Robert J. Kuntz (August 1980). Deities & Demigods. Edited by Lawrence Schick. (TSR, Inc.), p. 121. ISBN 0-935696-22-9.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (July 1987). Manual of the Planes 1st edition. (TSR), p. 94. ISBN 0880383992.
- ↑ James Ward and Robert Kuntz (November 1984). Legends & Lore. (TSR, Inc), p. 125. ISBN 978-0880380508.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Carl Sargent (May 1992). Monster Mythology. (TSR, Inc), p. 73. ISBN 1-5607-6362-0.