Vana'diel Bestiary: Saehrimnir  

General Information

• One of four possible random mobs that spawn after a certain period of time in the initial nine Einherjar chambers.

• In place of Saehrimnir, it is possible for Muninn, Huginn, or Heithrun to appear instead.

• After a certain period of time, Saehrimnir will despawn, regardless of whether or not he is engaged at the time.

• Failing to defeat Saehrimnir before he despawns will cause the remaining monsters in the chamber to not randomize hate as much, including the Guardian of Asgarth.

• If Saehrimnir is allowed to despawn, a message stating that the creatures in the shadows have become restless.

Saehrimnir Special Attacks

• Roar: AoE Paralysis effect.

• Razor Fang: Single target critical hit physical damage.

• Claw Cyclone: Frontal cone AoE two-hit physical damage.

Historical Information

In Norse mythology, Saehrimnir (meaning "the blackened") was a giant boar that was killed daily by Aesir cook Andhrimnir and cooked in the giant cauldron Eldhrimnir to feed the Einherjar. It was resurrected the next day to serve as the meal for the Einherjar again.

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