Norse Mythology

Author: Hundredth Created: 24 July 2008 Edited: 30 June 2010, 21:45 by SewerAssassin

norse mythology

Åsgard is the realm of the gods, the Æsir, in Norse mythology.

"It was Sub that originally came up with the name of the clan, he had a pretty set idea what he wanted it to be called from the moment i mentioned making a new clan. I wasn't too keen at first, but now i think it's great."

The Æsir were the chief race of gods living at Åsgard. They were the gods of war and strength.

The Vanir are the lesser known race of gods that also inhabited Åsgard with the Æsir. They were the gods of nature and fertility.

"The idea of naming the parts of the clan 'Vanir' and 'Æsir' was mine - from day one we knew that we wanted a democracy within the clan, based round a 'council' of sorts. The Æsir are the older, more experienced, wiser gods - which is exactly the same with our clan council."

Odin was the leader of the Æsir, and ruler of their home - Åsgard.

"Simple. Sub was the obvious choice for the clan leader as he was and still is one of the best players out there, and he has always been well respected and well known by the community - even though partly due to being Keith52's lover. Sub - Leader - ODIN!."

Loki, the god of mischief was one of the principal gods. Loki was made part of the Æsir when Odin christened Loki his "blood brother".

Thor, the son of Odin - was the god of thunder.

"When Sub took his leave from the game in April 2006 and appointed myself and Boyd the high council, he felt it appropiate to share the names of gods aswell."

The Einherjar are those that have died in battle and are brought to Valhallah by Valkyries. This name is given to currently inactive members of the clan.

The term Valkyrie was used to describe the inferior goddesses who served Odin.

"Well yeah, until you actually get in the clan you're a girl. 'Valkyries', a more fitting label for the recruits, courtesy of myself."

-Hundredth

• Åsgard Worlds Map Names •

Hel was the goddess of the underworlds, Nilfheim and Helheim. Körmt and Örmt were the two rivers that Thor travelled across every day to go to judgment by Yggdrasill. (the world ash) Yggdrasill was found above Hvergelmir (the wellspring of cold) in Nilfheim. The firey realm of Muspelheim was seperated from the icy underworld Nilfheim by a vast windy vacuum known as Ginnungagap.

Midgard was the name given to the realm of the mortals, and Utgard the realm of the giants. Bifrost was the bridge that connected Midgard to the realm of the gods, Åsgard. The realm of the dwarves was known as Nidavellir.

Ragnarök ("fate of the gods") was the battle at the end of the world, waged between Odin and Loki.

The Well of Urd was found in Åsgard, feeding one of the roots of Yggdrasil. This well was named after the Norn, Urd - who tended to the well every day.

Odin drank from the Well of Mimir to acquire the primal god Mimir's wisdom and knowledge.

Valhallah was the name for the home for those slain gloriously in battle.

The Temple at Uppsala was a religious site in Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala), near modern Uppsala, Sweden, that was created to worship the Norse gods of prehistoric times.

Gandvik was a dangerous sea, known as 'Bay of Serpents' because of its tortuous shape.

The Land of Rán refers to the sea goddess Rán and her domain, which included the oceans and the area beneath them.

Laufey's Island refers to the goddess Laufey, mother of Loki. Her name means leaf island, which refers to a tree.

Walaskjalf is one of Odin's great halls, in which he can sit and watch over the universe.

Skade is a goddess of winter and mountains. The map takes it's name from its resemblance to her domain.

Svartalfheim refers to one of the nine worlds; it is also home to supernatural creatures known as dark elves.

The Sea of Marmora is the body of water that connects the Black sea to the Aegean Sea.

Ithavoll is known simply as a meeting place of the gods.

Sessrumnir is a great hall with many seats, it is also the name of a ship.

Fensalir refers to the home of the goddess Frigg.