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This article contains lore based on real-life sources from Norse mythology as introduced from the God of War Norse era.

Norse Mythology, Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian Mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia, and into the Nordic folklore of the modern period. The northernmost extension of Germanic mythology and stemming from Proto-Germanic folklore, Norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and heroes derived from numerous sources from both before and after the pagan period, including medieval manuscripts, archaeological representations, and folk tradition. The source texts mention numerous gods such as the thunder-god Thor, the raven-flanked god Odin, the goddess Freyja, and numerous other deities. Most of the surviving mythology centers on the plights of the gods and their interaction with several other beings, such as humanity and the jötnar, beings who may be friends, lovers, foes, or family members of the gods. The cosmos in Norse mythology consists of Nine Worlds that flank a central sacred tree, Yggdrasil. Units of time and elements of cosmology are personified as deities or beings. Various forms of a creation myth are recounted, where the world is created from the flesh of the primordial being Ymir, and the first two humans are Ask and Embla.

It is the primary theme source for the Norse era of the God of War saga.

Races[]

  • Gods - the Aesir and Vanir, two types of mostly-tyrannical deities
  • Humans - the mortals who worship the Gods out of fear
  • Dwarves - short people who are gifted in forging tools and sculpting wondrous structures
  • Jötnar - mostly-giant people were intelligent and talented
  • Light Elves - the fair inhabitants of Alfheim
  • Dark Elves - the warlike inhabitants of Svartalfheim
  • Trolls - a once-powerful civilisation almost exterminated by the Aesir

Gods[]

Main article: Norse Gods

Aesir Gods[]

  • Odin - The cruel and paranoid Raven King of the Aesir, the All-father.
  • Týr - The Norse God of War, a believer of peace, imprisoned by Odin.
  • Thor - The God of Thunder, half-Jotunn, slayer of the giants.
  • Baldur - The Aesir God of Light, son of Odin and Freya, pride of the Aesir.
  • Heimdall - Watchman of the Aesir, Herald of Ragnarök, Guardian of Asgard.
  • Sif - The goddess of Wheat, wife of Thor, Odin's diplomat.
  • Modi - The god of Courage, son of Thor.
  • Magni - The god of Force, son of Thor.
  • Thrúd - The goddess of Strength, daughter of Thor, Valkyrie in training.
  • Forseti - The god of Law, son of Baldur.
  • Gná - Formerly with the Vanir, the current Valkyrie Queen, former messenger of Frigg.

Vanir Gods[]

  • Freya - The goddess of Fertility, former leader of the Vanir and mother of Baldur.
  • Freyr - The god of Fertility, Freya's twin brother, former king of Alfheim.
  • Njörd - The Vanir god of the Sea, former King of Vanaheim.
  • Nerthus - Wife of Njörd, former Queen of Vanaheim, killed by Magni and Modi.

Foreign Gods (Celtic & Greek)[]

  • Mimir - Foreign god, ex-adviser to the All-father, The smartest man alive.
  • Kratos - Foreign god, the former Greek God of War, father of Atreus and husband of Laufey.

Jötnar[]

  • Ymir - The first being to exist, the first frost-giant.
  • Fjörgyn - Wife of Odin, mother to Thor, half Jotunn and half Goddess.
  • Gróa - Knowledge Keeper, prophet of Ragnarök, wife of Aurvandil.
  • Surtr - The second being, brother of Ymir and the first fire-giant.
  • Bergelmir - The Beloved King of the Jötnar.
  • Laufey - The Last Guardian of the Jötnar, Kratos's wife and Atreus' mother.
  • Loki/Atreus - The half-Jotunn, half-God son of Kratos and Laufey, Loki of the Jotnar.
  • Angrboda - The giantess of Ironwood, potential future wife of Loki.
  • Grýla - One of the last giants, Angrboda's grandmother.
  • Garm - The arch wolf Hróðvitnir, one of greatest enemies of the Aesir and Hound of Hel.
  • Jörmungandr - The world serpent who surrounds Midgard, brother of Fenrir.
  • Starkaðr - The Mighty, deemed as the strongest Jotnar.

Dwarves[]

  • Brok - Dwarven blacksmith, Huldra brother, trusted ally.
  • Sindri - Dwarven blacksmith, Huldra brother, once a trusted ally, killer of Odin.
  • Lúnda - Dwarven blacksmith, friend of Brok, trusted ally.
  • Durlin - Dwarven Rebel Leader, Safety Official, trusted ally.
  • Ræb - Dwarven proprietor of the tavern in Niðavellir.
  • Ivaldi: A famous alchemist, the one who transformed part of Niflheim from a realm of snow, ice, wind and fog into a realm of cursed mist.
  • Andvari: A son of Ivaldi, creator of the Soul Eaters.
  • Mótsognir: A son of Ivaldi, King of Veithurgard.
  • Fafnir: A greedy dwarf who was turned into a Dragon after looking at his reflection from a Vanir mirror.
  • Otr: Like Fafnir, Otr is a former Dwarf who turned into a Dragon through unknown reasons.
  • Reginn: A Dwarven blacksmith who somehow got turned into a dragon.
  • Hreidmar: The father of Fafnir, Otr, and Reginn.
  • Griep: A female Dwarven Scribe known for burning Aesir camps.
  • Bari: A male Dwarf known for building the great Mead-Hall.
  • Lofnheid: A female Dwarf, Tavern Waitress known for slitting the throats of Aesir in the night, still smiling at her execution.
  • Althjof: A male Dwarf known for stealing from the Aesir, hung with the same length of rope he'd been attempting to steal.
  • Durinn: A generous male Dwarf trying to gain independence for his people, later committed suicide thanks to Odin and Mimir.
  • Alvíss Stonefoot: A Dwarf who was the warden of Svartalfheim.

Valkyries & Shield Maidens[]

  • Sigrún - Princess of Fjöturlund, former Valkyrie Queen, Shield Maiden.
  • Gunnr - Mistress of War, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Eir - The healer, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Kara - Wild storm, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Róta - Chooser of the slain, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Olrun - Historian, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Göndul - Renowned for her beauty, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Hildr - Mistress of battle, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Geirdriful - Master of arms, Valkyrie, Shield Maiden.
  • Hrist - Valkyrie of Shake and Quake, believer of Odin, Einherjar trainer.
  • Mist - Valkyrie of Shake and Quake, believer of Odin, Einherjar trainer.

Elves[]

  • Beyla - Dark Elf Warrior, wife of Byggvir and ally to Freyr.
  • Byggvir - Light Elf, husband of Beyla and ally to Freyr.
  • Alva: Warrior Queen of the light elves.
  • The Maven: A Light Elf librarian and the guardian of the Light Elf Sanctum.
  • Svartáljǫfurr: Their King, the strongest Dark Elf.

Other characters[]

Monsters[]

Locations[]

Nine Worlds[]

Other locations[]

  • Valhalla - The paradise and home of the gods, ruled by Odin.
  • Spark of the World - Also known as the Ginnungagap, a space between Muspelheim and Niflheim, the place where everything originated

Events[]

Gallery[]

Aesir Gallery[]

Jötnar Gallery[]

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