Iku-Turso
Appearance
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Notes
- Added in the September 2010 Version Update.
Lore
- In Finnish folklore, Iku-Turso is a sea monster, associated with war and pestilence. Its appearance is a mystery and it's revered as a strong deity. It was featured in the national epic Kalevala.
The Finnish word for octupus, "tursas," was inspired by it.