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|caption     = Pyremius as depicted in ''Dragon'' #89 (1984).  Art by [[Roger Raupp]].
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title=The Blazing Killer, the Demon of Venom, the Hideous Assassin, the Murdering Flame|
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|alignment   = Neutral Evil
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'''Pyremius''' is the [[Suloise|Suel]] god of Assassins, Fire, Poison, and Murder. His symbol is a demonic face with ears like a bat's wings (this is the head of a yagnaloth). His [[realm]] in [[Hades|Niflheim]] is called the ''Black Volcano''.
 
'''Pyremius''' is the [[Suloise|Suel]] god of Assassins, Fire, Poison, and Murder. His symbol is a demonic face with ears like a bat's wings (this is the head of a yagnaloth).


==Description==
==Description==
Pyremius is depicted as a hideous human with a bald, [[jermlaine]]-like head. He wears large bracers of brass. He wields a sword, the ''Red Light of Hades'', and a whip called the ''Viper of Hades''
Pyremius is depicted as a hideous human with a bald, [[jermlaine]]-like head. He wears large bracers of brass. He may also appear as "a tiefl ing with ears like a bat’s wings."{{csb|CD|123}} He wields a sword, the ''Red Light of Hades'', and a whip called the ''Viper of Hades''


Pyremius speaks through open flames, and occasionally causes them to assume his visage.
Pyremius speaks through open flames, and occasionally causes them to assume his visage.


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Pyremius's closest allies are  the goddess [[Syrul]] and the [[Oinoloth]] [[Mydianchlarus]]. He is distrustful of all other gods; he remembers how he betrayed Ranet, the previous Suel deity of fire, and doesn't wish for the same thing to happen to him. [[Geshtai]] particularly loathes him.
Pyremius's closest allies are  the goddess [[Syrul]] and the [[Oinoloth]] [[Mydianchlarus]]. He is distrustful of all other gods; he remembers how he betrayed Ranet, the previous Suel deity of fire, and does not wish for the same thing to happen to him. [[Geshtai]] particularly loathes him.
 
==Realm==
Pyremius's realm in [[Hades|Niflheim]] is called the ''Black Volcano''.


==Dogma==
==Dogma==
Pyremius teaches that destruction by fire is the destiny of the world, and that those who are foolish enough to be poisoned or otherewise murdered by stealth deserve their fate. Pyremius urges his followers to burn those who threaten them and to murder those who keep them from getting what they want.
Pyremius teaches that destruction by fire is the destiny of the world, and that those who are foolish enough to be poisoned or otherewise murdered by stealth deserve their fate. Pyremius urges his followers to burn those who threaten them and to murder those who keep them from getting what they want.


==Worshippers==
==Worshipers==
Pyremius is very popular in the lands ruled by the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]], as well as among assassins and pyromaniacs. He is also worshipped by [[jermlaine]]s, [[firenewt]]s, and [[grimlock]]s.
Pyremius is very popular in the lands ruled by the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]], as well as among assassins and pyromaniacs. He is also worshipped by [[jermlaine]], [[firenewt]]s, and [[grimlock]]s.


===Clergy===
===Clergy===
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==Rituals==
==Rituals==
Sacrifices of slaves and prisoners are conducted at the beginning of [[Greyhawk Calendar|winter, spring, and low summer]]. Victims are poisoned, stabbed, and burnt alive.
Sacrifices of slaves and prisoners are conducted at the beginning of [[Greyhawk calendar|winter, spring, and low summer]]. Victims are poisoned, stabbed, and burnt alive.


==Holy Days==
==Holy days and observances==
The faithful of Pyremius meet during hot, dry days when wildfires are common. They meet at the sites of wildfires and pray to their fickle god.
The faithful of Pyremius meet during hot, dry days when wildfires are common. They meet at the sites of wildfires and pray to their fickle god.


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Originally a mere demigod of poison and murder, Pyremius gained his fire aspect centuries ago when he poisoned [[Ranet]], the Suloise fire goddess.
Originally a mere demigod of poison and murder, Pyremius gained his fire aspect centuries ago when he poisoned [[Ranet]], the Suloise fire goddess.


==Bibliography==
== References ==
*Brown, Anne. ''[[Player's Guide]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
=== Notes ===
 
<references group="note" />
*Conforti, Steven, ed. ''Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip]
=== Citations ===
 
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Brown, Anne]]. ''[[Player's Guide]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*Conforti, Steven, ed. ''[[Living Greyhawk]] Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip]
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gygax, Gary]], and [[Frank Mentzer]]. ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.  
*[[Gygax, Gary]], and [[Frank Mentzer]]. ''[[The Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.  
 
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Lakofka, Lenard]]. "Gods of the [[Suel]] Pantheon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #89. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
 
*[[Noonan, David]]. ''Complete Divine''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004.
*[[Lakofka, Lenard]]. "Gods of the Suel Pantheon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #89. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
 
*[[Noonan, David]]. ''[[Complete Divine]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004.
 
*[[Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
*[[Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
{{index}}


*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
[[Category:Characters of the Gray Waste]]
 
[[Category:Deities of death]]
[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Fire gods]]
 
[[Category:Deities of murder]]
==External link==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyremius Pyremius at Wikipedia].
 
[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Reptilian deities]]
[[Category:Reptilian deities]]
[[Category:Suel deities]]
[[Category:Sylvan deities]]
[[Category:Assassins]]

Latest revision as of 08:42, 2 May 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Pyremius
Pyremius as depicted in Dragon #89 (1984). Art by Roger Raupp.
Names and titles
Title(s):The Blazing Killer, the Demon of Venom, the Hideous Assassin, the Murdering Flame
General information
Portfolio:Assassins, Fire, Poison, Murder
Home:Gray Waste of Hades
Alignment:Neutral Evil
Gender:male
Superior:Lendor
Rules items
Domains:Destruction, Evil, Fire, (Wrath)[1]
Divine rank:Lesser

Pyremius is the Suel god of Assassins, Fire, Poison, and Murder. His symbol is a demonic face with ears like a bat's wings (this is the head of a yagnaloth).

Description

Pyremius is depicted as a hideous human with a bald, jermlaine-like head. He wears large bracers of brass. He may also appear as "a tiefl ing with ears like a bat’s wings."[2] He wields a sword, the Red Light of Hades, and a whip called the Viper of Hades

Pyremius speaks through open flames, and occasionally causes them to assume his visage.

Relationships

Pyremius's closest allies are the goddess Syrul and the Oinoloth Mydianchlarus. He is distrustful of all other gods; he remembers how he betrayed Ranet, the previous Suel deity of fire, and does not wish for the same thing to happen to him. Geshtai particularly loathes him.

Realm

Pyremius's realm in Niflheim is called the Black Volcano.

Dogma

Pyremius teaches that destruction by fire is the destiny of the world, and that those who are foolish enough to be poisoned or otherewise murdered by stealth deserve their fate. Pyremius urges his followers to burn those who threaten them and to murder those who keep them from getting what they want.

Worshipers

Pyremius is very popular in the lands ruled by the Scarlet Brotherhood, as well as among assassins and pyromaniacs. He is also worshipped by jermlaine, firenewts, and grimlocks.

Clergy

Clerics of Pyremius are never granted spells related to cold. The lowest-ranking priests are known as "deathseekers;" those higher up in the hierarchy are known as vipers, and those who rule them all are called firelords. Many elect not to use these titles, however, knowing they will only incite jealousy from their murderous inferiors. Many clergymembers are assassins.

Priests of the god work to create poisons, explore places of great heat, practice stealth, and observe people to ascertain their weaknesses.

Clerics wear orange silk with red silk over that, slitted to reveal the inner layer. Male and female clerics both shave their heads. They wear brass bracers in imitation of their deity.

Temples

Pyremius' temples are made of mortared stone, volcanic stone if possible. Red and orange shapes are enameled into the walls and glazed to reflect the lights. Dark alcoves and chambers fuel a visitor's sense of paranoia.

The largest center of Pyremius' faithful is Hesuel Ilshar, the capital of the empire of the Scarlet Brotherhood.

Rituals

Sacrifices of slaves and prisoners are conducted at the beginning of winter, spring, and low summer. Victims are poisoned, stabbed, and burnt alive.

Holy days and observances

The faithful of Pyremius meet during hot, dry days when wildfires are common. They meet at the sites of wildfires and pray to their fickle god.

History

Originally a mere demigod of poison and murder, Pyremius gained his fire aspect centuries ago when he poisoned Ranet, the Suloise fire goddess.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Dragon #323 (Sep 2004), p.65.
  2. ↑ Complete Divine (2004), p.123.

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Living Greyhawk Journal #3 18
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #04 19
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #07 38
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #08 11
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #09 30
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #11 4,5,12,42,49
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #15 4,6
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #18 39
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #22 22
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #23 33,40,55
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #25 11
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Oerth Journal #27 6,33
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Escape from Scant, RPGA 8, 10
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Remember the Farmers, RPGA 4-7, 9, 10
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Player's Guide to Greyhawk 20, 21
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Polyhedron magazine #139 20
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Slavers, AD&D 2e 84, 85, 90, 94, 95
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil 120
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , The Scarlet Brotherhood 9-11, 13, 14, 16-18, 21, 64, 75, 78, 79
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , WGR5 Iuz the Evil 45, 64
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 64
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Bastion of Faith 42
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad 2, 31
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Dragon magazine #089 20, 21
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Dragon magazine #241 49
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Dragon magazine #299 103
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , From the Ashes: References Card #4
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Greyhawk Adventures 97
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Ivid the Undying 6, 98, 100, 106
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 25, 65, 67, 68, 79, 108, 112
Pyremius Deity Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin, Murdering Flame , Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 93, 96, 168, 171, 181, 183, 188
Pyremius, Scabbard of Item Artifact, Remember the Farmers, RPGA 4-7, 9, 10
Pyremius, Spires of (Hell Island) Geographical feature Mountainous, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 25, 68
Pyremius, Symbol of Item Artifact, Escape from Scant, RPGA 10
Pyremius, Temple of (Hesuel Ilshar) Building Temple, The Scarlet Brotherhood 26
Pyremius, Temple of (Highport) Building Temple, Slavers, AD&D 2e 90, 94, 95
Pyremius, Temple of (Sornhill) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 79
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