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'''Tyrinon''' is a paladin known for riding a gryphon into battle, and for agility in combat.   
'''Tyrinon''' is a paladin known for riding a gryphon into battle, and for agility in combat.   
==Description==
==Description==
'''Tyrinon''' carries a ''holy avenger'' bastard sword, which emits a strong radiance of holy light.  He is known to ride upon a tawny gryphon.  
'''Tyrinon''' carries a ''holy avenger'' bastard sword, which emits a strong radiance of holy light.  He is depicted riding upon a tawny gryphon, though it is described in text as a hippogriff.  
 
==Personality==
==Personality==
Tyrinon is a valiant and brave paladin, serving the temple of his deity unwaveringly and always doing what they ask of him.  Whether offering protection, aid, or watching over pilgrims to or from the temple, he has not ever declined to complete an undertaking appointed by the temple.
Tyrinon is a valiant and brave paladin, serving the temple of his deity unwaveringly and always doing what they ask of him.  Whether offering protection, aid, or watching over pilgrims to or from the temple, he has not ever declined to complete an undertaking appointed by the temple.{{cite card|1991|224|Tyrinon}}
==Abilities==
Because of his extreme nimbleness (high dexterity), Tyrinon only wears breastplate armor into combat.


Tyrinon is hearty and hale; defined of muscle and is nearly guaranteed to prevail when his body undergoes shock, and is nearly 100% likely to make it through a resusrrection. He's assumed to have at least a 17 Constitution, by virtue of his HP. He has a total 105HP. He would normally have 9HD+21HP from his class, and an additional amount of HP from his Con.  Either his "rolled" HP were unusually high, or, he has a 17 or 18 Con.
==History==
==Possessions==
[[File:Tyrinon04.png|thumb|200px|Tyrinon as depicted on ''[[Spellfire]]'' #176 (1994). Art by Jeff Easley.]]
*sword +5, ''holy avenger''
{{quoted text|Tyrinon Shadowslayer is a legendary warrior of the Greyhawk world. His steed and willing companion is '''Galerender''' the hippogriff. His magical sword is named '''Shadowbane'''. Together they fight evil and chaos wherever they may find it.
*girdle of fire giant strength
*bracers of defense AC2
*helm of telepathy


==Activities==
Tyrinon earned the named "'''Shadowslayer'''" in dramatic fashion. He bested an evil [[shadow dragon]] in aerial combat. Galerender was far more maneuverable than the lumbering beast, and Tyrinon buried Shadowbane deep in its heart.|{{csb|Spellfire Reference Guide|155}}}}


==Relationships==
==Relationships==


==History==
==Abilities==
Because of his extreme nimbleness (high dexterity), Tyrinon only wears breastplate armor into combat.
 
Tyrinon is hearty and hale; defined of muscle and is nearly guaranteed to prevail when his body undergoes shock, and is nearly 100% likely to make it through a resurrection.  He's assumed to have at least a 17 Constitution, by virtue of his HP.  He has a total 105HP.  He would normally have 9HD+21HP from his class, and an additional amount of HP from his Con.  Either his "rolled" HP were unusually high, or, he has a 17 or 18 Con.
 
==Possessions==
From the "Tyrinon" trading card{{cite card|1991|224|Tyrinon}}
* '''Shadowbane'''—sword +5, ''holy avenger''
* ''girdle of fire giant strength''
* ''bracers of defense'' AC2
* ''helm of telepathy''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Greyhawk_Adventures01.jpg|Cover of ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Art by Jeff Easley
File:Tyrinon03.jpg|Reverse side of AD&D Trading Card #224
File:Tyrinon03.jpg|Reverse side of AD&D Trading Card #224
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Publication History==
==Publication History==
Tyrinon originally appeared as one of the NPCs presented in the [[Trading Cards]] line on card number 224.   
Tyrinon originally appeared as one of the NPCs presented in the 1991 [[Trading Cards]] line on card number 224.  The art was the same as [[Jeff Easley]]'s cover of [[Jim Ward|James M. Ward]]'s ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]'' hardback.  The NPC was never previously given a name until the art was used on the trading card.  Considering [[Jim Ward]]'s presence as a designer of the game, it's likely he either intentionally named the character or approved of it.


The art was pulled from [[Jeff Easley]]'s cover of [[Jim Ward|James M. Ward]]'s ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]'' hardback.  This has been a minor criticism of the 1991 series of [[Trading Cards|trading cards]], because they reused art.  The NPC was not given a name until the art was used on the trading card.
Tyrinon was later published again in the ''[[Spellfire]]'' collectible card game (CCG), and he was given further background lore in the ''Spellfire Reference Guide, Vol. 1''.


==External Links==
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}


==References==  
==References==  
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====Bibliography====
====Bibliography====
[[Greyhawk Trading Cards]], TSR, 1991, #224
* [[Greyhawk Trading Cards]], TSR, 1991, #224
 
* Nesmith, Bruce and Tim Beach, ''Spellfire Reference Guide'', p156.  Lake Geneva, WI: [[TSR]], 1995.
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Latest revision as of 07:29, 20 December 2023

Greyhawk Character
Tyrinon Shadowslayer
Tyrinon, as appearing on Greyhawk Trading Card #224
General info
Alignment:Lawful Good
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Class:Paladin 16

Tyrinon is a paladin known for riding a gryphon into battle, and for agility in combat.

Description

Tyrinon carries a holy avenger bastard sword, which emits a strong radiance of holy light. He is depicted riding upon a tawny gryphon, though it is described in text as a hippogriff.

Personality

Tyrinon is a valiant and brave paladin, serving the temple of his deity unwaveringly and always doing what they ask of him. Whether offering protection, aid, or watching over pilgrims to or from the temple, he has not ever declined to complete an undertaking appointed by the temple.[1]

History

Tyrinon as depicted on Spellfire #176 (1994). Art by Jeff Easley.

"Tyrinon Shadowslayer is a legendary warrior of the Greyhawk world. His steed and willing companion is Galerender the hippogriff. His magical sword is named Shadowbane. Together they fight evil and chaos wherever they may find it. Tyrinon earned the named "Shadowslayer" in dramatic fashion. He bested an evil shadow dragon in aerial combat. Galerender was far more maneuverable than the lumbering beast, and Tyrinon buried Shadowbane deep in its heart."[2]

Relationships

Abilities

Because of his extreme nimbleness (high dexterity), Tyrinon only wears breastplate armor into combat.

Tyrinon is hearty and hale; defined of muscle and is nearly guaranteed to prevail when his body undergoes shock, and is nearly 100% likely to make it through a resurrection. He's assumed to have at least a 17 Constitution, by virtue of his HP. He has a total 105HP. He would normally have 9HD+21HP from his class, and an additional amount of HP from his Con. Either his "rolled" HP were unusually high, or, he has a 17 or 18 Con.

Possessions

From the "Tyrinon" trading card[1]

  • Shadowbane—sword +5, holy avenger
  • girdle of fire giant strength
  • bracers of defense AC2
  • helm of telepathy

Publication History

Tyrinon originally appeared as one of the NPCs presented in the 1991 Trading Cards line on card number 224. The art was the same as Jeff Easley's cover of James M. Ward's Greyhawk Adventures hardback. The NPC was never previously given a name until the art was used on the trading card. Considering Jim Ward's presence as a designer of the game, it's likely he either intentionally named the character or approved of it.

Tyrinon was later published again in the Spellfire collectible card game (CCG), and he was given further background lore in the Spellfire Reference Guide, Vol. 1.

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Citations

  1. a b 1991 Trading Cards, card #224, Tyrinon
  2. Spellfire Reference Guide (1995), p.155.

Bibliography

  • Greyhawk Trading Cards, TSR, 1991, #224
  • Nesmith, Bruce and Tim Beach, Spellfire Reference Guide, p156. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

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Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Tyrinon Non-player character Male, Human, [Pal16], 1991 TSR Trading Cards - Factory Set 224