Surtur, also seen as
Surtr, was worshiped as the giant god of the fire giants.
Description:
Surtur looked like an immensely large fire giant with crackling flames in place of hair and eyebrows.
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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. 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. Fire giant priests were normally architects or smiths. Those few who weren't were charged with the responsibility of keeping the rest of the tribe productive, largely by recounting inspirational tales. Clerics of Surtur wore war helms and iron plate. Their color was fiery red, and Surtur's favored weapon was the greatsword. Surtr'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.
The holy day of Surtr was the Summer Solstice. Surtur did not demand sacrifice or propitiation.
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