Realm of the Gods

Åsgard

The fortress of the gods and home of the Æsir. Connected to Midgard via the rainbow bridge Bifrost. Here lie Valhalla, Gladsheim, and the halls of many gods. Odin rules from his high seat Hliðskjálf, from which he can see across all nine worlds. Asgard is surrounded by great walls, originally built by the giant mason Hrimthurs — a deal negotiated by Loki that almost cost the gods Freyja and the sun and moon.
God Baldur

God of light and beauty — beloved by all, slain by a mistletoe dart through Loki's deceit.

God Bragi

God of poetry and skaldic art — the greatest poet among the gods, with runes carved on his tongue.

Wolf Fenrisulven

The mightiest wolf — son of Loki, bound by Gleipnir, will break free at Ragnarök and swallow Odin.

God Forseti

God of justice and reconciliation — the finest judge among gods and men.

God Frigg

Queen of Asgard and goddess of marriage, motherhood, and foreknowledge.

God Frøy

God of fertility and sunshine — gave away his self-fighting sword for love of the giantess Gerðr.

God Frøya

Goddess of love, war, and seiðr magic — half of all warriors slain in battle go to her hall Fólkvan…

God Heimdall

Watchman of the Bifrost — sees in darkness and hears grass grow; blows Gjallarhorn at Ragnarök.

God Hermod

Messenger of the gods — rode Sleipnir to Helheim to beg for Baldur's return.

God Hødr

Baldur's blind brother — unwittingly slew Baldur with a mistletoe dart through Loki's deceit.

Raven Huginn

Odin's raven 'Thought' — flies over the world each day and brings news back to the Allfather.

God Idunn

Goddess of youth — keeper of the golden apples that keep the gods forever young.

God Loke

The trickster among the gods — cunning, shape-shifting, and ultimately destructive.

Raven Muninn

Odin's raven 'Memory' — flies over the world bearing news; Odin fears losing him most of all.

God Nanna

Baldur's wife — her heart broke with grief when Baldur was slain, and she was burned on the pyre be…

God Njord

God of the sea, wind, and fishing — father of Freyr and Freyja, married the giantess Skaði.

God Odin

Allfather and chief of the Aesir — god of wisdom, war, runes, and poetry.

God Sif

Thor's wife — renowned for her golden hair, forged by dwarves after Loki cut it off.

God Sigyn

Loki's faithful wife — holds a bowl over him to catch the venom dripping onto his face in his priso…

Jötunn Skadi

Goddess of the hunt and winter — came armed to Asgard to avenge her father Þjazi.

Horse Sleipner

Odin's eight-legged grey horse — the fastest in all nine worlds, able to ride to Helheim.

God Tor

God of thunder and strength — protector of Midgard against giants and chaos.

God Tyr

God of war and law — the bravest of the Aesir, who lost his hand binding Fenrir.

God Ullr

God of hunting and winter — unmatched with bow and on skis; of great importance in early Norse reli…

God Vali

God of vengeance — born for a single purpose; slew Höðr as retribution for Baldur's death.

God Vidar

God of silence and vengeance — nearly as strong as Thor; avenges Odin by slaying Fenrir at Ragnarök.

  • Baldur's Dream and Death

    How Loki's deceit led to Baldur's death and sent the gods' beloved son to Helheim.

  • The Binding of Fenrir

    The gods tried twice with iron chains — finally bound by Gleipnir, forged by dwarves from six impossible things.

  • Loki and Idunn

    The giant Thjazi forced Loki to lure Idunn from Asgard — without her apples the gods began to age.

  • Ragnarök

    The doom of the gods — the great battle between divine and dark forces that cleanses the world for a new beginning.

  • Thor's Hammer is Stolen

    The giant king Thrym stole Mjölnir and demanded Freyja as his bride — Thor solved it disguised as a bride.