The Even-Handed, Grimjaws, the Maimed God, the Blind Overlord, the Just God
Holy Symbol - a warhammer and scales on a shield pendant
Domains - Prowess and Retribution
Worshipper Alignments - LG, LN, NG
Priest Alignments - LG
Allies - Ilmater, Torm, Lathander
Foes - Mask, Talos, Bane (now dead), Bhaal (now dead), Cyric, Talona
Followers - Tyrrans
Faith Manager - Deity Managed
When Tyr is depicted in religious art, he appears as a noble warrior missing
his right hand, lost to Kezef the Chaos Hound in proving his resilience and
strength of spirit. In recent years, he has been shown blinded as well, a
fatality of the wrath of Ao during the Time of Troubles. Tyr's symbol shows
his nature: justice through benevolent force and armed vigilance. He opposes
all beings who deal in trickery, rule-breaking, and unjust destruction or
misdeeds. He represents such stern justice that it is difficult to see the
deities are sometimes called the Triad.
Torm and Ilmater serve Tyr and the three together are called the Triad.
Followers of Tyr may use their high favor to supplicate (see help supplicate)
for recall to a safe haven and resurrection. If they are extremely holy, they
may ask for and recieve artifacts of Tyr.
Tyr sponsors two holy orders of paladins: Knights of Holy Judgment and the
Knights of the Merciful Sword.
For more information on this deity we recommend:
http://www.nj-pbem.com/data/Gods/humangods/Tyr.htm
. Please ignore any 4th edition and later information.
more subtle qualities of the god.