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Aesir vs Vanir

The Aesir and Vanir fighting each other during the Aesir-Vanir War.

The Norse Gods are the Pantheon who ruled over Scandinavia, known colloquially as the Nine Realms of Yggdrasil. They are one of the most powerful races to inhabit the Nine Realms and are viewed as protectors of Midgard and Humanity. The Norse Gods are divided into two nacions of gods and in two royal families; the warriors of Asgard, The Aesir and the sorcerers of Vanaheim, The Vanir.

Aesir[]

The Aesir Gods are more aggressive and warlike than the Vanir, representing the brute strength and raw power of nature. They also believe that the only way for someone to achieve an honorable death is to fall in battle, with everything else being seen as cowardly and shameful.

Aesir Gods[]

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Odin
God of the Sky, Death, Knowledge, Wisdom, The Gallows, Victory, Wind, Crafts, Healing, Royalty, Frenzy, Divination, Ravens, Runic Alphabet and Magic. The All-father and King of the Gods and Asgard.
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Thor
God of Thunder, Lightning, Strength, Storm, Fertility, Oak Trees. Sif's husband.
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Heimdall
God of Foresight, Surveillance, Order and Foreknowledge.
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Sif
Goddess of Wheat, Earth, Harvest and Family. Wife of Thor.
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Týr
God of War, Law, Justice, Trial, Heroic Glory, Honor, Courage, Oaths, Authority and Duels.
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Baldur
God of Light, Joy, Purity, Peace, Forgiveness, Prophecy and Beauty.
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Magni
Son of Thor. God of Force, Brutality and Lightning.
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Modi
Son of Thor. God of Courage, Bravery and Lightning.
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Thrúd
Daughter of Thor. Goddess of Thunder.

The gods listed below are mentioned without being featured:

  • Búri : The first Norse God to exist, First of Aesir and God of Creation. Father of Borr.
  • Borr : Creator God. Father of Odin, Vili and Vé.
  • Bestla : Creator Goddess. Mother of Odin, Vili and Vé.
  • Vili: God of Wit, Touch and Sense. Brother of Odin and Vé.
  • : God of Countenance, Speech, Hearing and Sight. Brother of Odin and Vili.
  • Meili: God of Travel.
  • Bragi: God of Music and Poetry.
  • Nanna: Goddess of Peace and Devotion. Wife of Baldur.
  • Iðunn: Goddess of Youth and Spring. Keeper of the Golden Apples and wife of Bragi.
  • Hodr: God of Darkness.
  • Vidar: God of Space, Silence, Vengeance and Footwear.
  • Ægir: God of the Sea and Brewing.
  • Rán: Goddess of the Sea.
  • Nine Daughters of Ægir and Rán: Goddesses of Waves.
  • Hœnir : God of Silence, Indecision, Avoidance and Mystery.
  • Ullr: God of Justice, Hunting and Dueling.
  • Forseti: Son of Baldur. God of Justice and Reconciliation.

Vanir[]

The Vanir Gods are one of the two tribes of Norse Gods along with the Aesir, and are known for their connection to nature and magic. They are natives of Vanaheim, one of the Nine Realms of the World Tree.

Vanir Gods[]

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Freya
Goddess of Sorcery, Love, Lust, Beauty, Gold, War, Death, Fertility and Warmth. Former wife of Odin and Queen of the Valkyries.
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Freyr
God of Fertility, Sacral, Kingship, Virility, Prosperity, Sunshine and Abundance.
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Hildisvíni
Freya's Advisor and Counselor God of the Vanir.
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Gná
Queen of the Valkyries. Goddess of Wind and Fullness.

The gods listed below are mentioned without being featured:

  • Njörd: God of the Sea, Wind, Seafaring, Crop Fertility, Wealth and Fishing. King of the Vanir.
  • Nerthus : Goddess of Fertility and Magic. Queen of the Vanir
  • Kvasir : God of Peace, Mead and Wisdom.
  • Skirnir : God of the Messengers. Freyr's personal messenger and wielder of the wand Gambanteinn. Sought refuge in the Great Gate of Alfheim, but was instead killed by the drake Gravel Belly.

Jötnar[]

Jötunn Gods are Norse Gods that are born of a God and Giant, possessing the powers of both races.

Jötnar Gods[]

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Loki
God of Mischief, Deception, Artifice, Lies, Stories, Magic, Chaos, Destruction, Earthquakes, War and Change. Champion of the Jötnar.
  • Fjörgyn : Goddess of Earth and Trees.
  • Skaði : Goddess of the Hunting, Skiing, Winter and Mountains.
  • Hel: Daughter of Loki, Goddess of the Dead, Future Ruler of the Underworld.

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Primordial Gods[]

  • Urð: Goddess of Past and a Norn.
  • Verðandi: Goddess of Present and a Norn.
  • Skuld: Goddess of Future and a Norn.
  • Sol: Goddess of the Sun.
  • Mani: God of the Moon.

Foreign Gods[]

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Mimir
God of Wisdom and Knowledge. Formerly known as Celtic fae, Ex-Aesir. Former Ambassador for Odin; Guardian of the Well of Knowledge.
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Kratos
Formerly the second greek God of War, now know among the Jötnar as Fàrbauti, meaning cruel striker.
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