Brynhildr (summon)



Brynhildr (ブリュンヒルダ Buryunhiruda) is Sazh Katzroy's Eidolon in Final Fantasy XIII. She is a Fire-elemental knight who wields a large bludgeon that also shoots projectiles. Though Brynhildr is naturally Fire-elemental, Sazh can bestow En– spells on her to change her elemental characteristics allowing her to use a wide array of spells based on which enhancements Sazh has cast on her.

Sazh's Gestalt Gauge increases by driving up enemy chain gauges and by augmenting himself and Brynhildr with status enhancements. During her Gestalt Mode, Brynhildr transforms into a sports car.

The text on on the symbol that appears in the ball of fire reads,


 * By the grace of Etro, warrior maiden be drawn by the fires of battle. Come forth, wreathed in blazing glory.


 * A name in blood, a pact of flame. Brynhildr shall rise, her bond eternal and unyielding.


 * Rousing Inferno.


 * Ethereal Blaze.

Battle
Sazh and Vanille face Brynhildr as a boss in Nautilus Park, as a test to prove Sazh's strength to her. After passing the test, Brynhildr will join as Sazh's summon.

Brynhildr yields to those who amass chain bonuses and to those who strengthen their allies.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Brynhildr has been confirmed to appear in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. Brynhildr is shown being summoned in a Dissidia 012 trailer. Her effects involve doubling the brave pool.

Etymology
Brynhildr is one of the Valkyries in Norse mythology. She was sent by Odin to decide a fight between two kings, but was punished by the god after helping his least-favored one. She is in the Volsunga Saga and in the Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Her finishing attack, Muspell Flame, refers to the realm of Múspellsheimr, the realm of fire and home to the Fire Giants and Surtr in Norse mythology.