This article contains lore based on real-life sources from Norse mythology as introduced from the God of War Norse era.
| “ | He sought refuge behind a great door in Alfheim's Desert, but instead found his unexpected end. | ” |
–Skírnir's Gambanteinn description | ||
Skírnir is a Vanir god in Norse Mythology, in God of War Ragnarök he was the personal messenger of the Vanir God, Freyr before his untimely death in Alfheim's forbidden sands.
Norse Mythology[]
In Norse mythology, Skírnir (Old Norse" [ˈskiːrnez̠]; "bright one") is the god Freyr's messenger and vassal. In the Poetic Edda poem Skírnismál, Skírnir is sent as a messenger to Jötunheimr to conduct lovesick Freyr's wooing of the fair goddess Gerðr on condition of being given Freyr's powerful sword as a reward. The goddess refuses the advances until Skírnir threatens Gerðr with his gambantein, a magic wand. In chapter 34 of the Prose Edda poem Gylfaginning, Skírnir also performs favors for Odin, father of the gods. After the vicious wolf Fenrir evades capture, Skirnir visits the mountain dwarves, known for their mining and smithing. Together they forge the magical restraint Gleipnir for the purpose of binding the wolf. Such undertakings mark Skirnir as a crafty servant.
God of War: Ragnarok[]
Skírnir does not make an appearance in any God of War games, however there are two references to him within God of War: Ragnarok. When in Alfheim, after fighting a Drake, the creature drops an item entitled "Skírnir's Gambanteinn," a wand he is said to have in Norse Mythos. The description of the item implies that in an attempt to avoid the sandstorms in the Alfheim desert, Skírnir wandered into the creatures den, and was eaten by it.
One of the collectibles in the "Family Crest's" set also reference him, The item description states a few things about the character. It says that despite being a Vanir, he never truly considered himself one, as well as expressing he was loyal to none but himself, and always stood neutrally. It also describes his place in the Aesir-Vanir wars, when Odin began fighting in Vanaheim, he continued to stand neutral of both sides, and because of this, neither of the races trusted him. This description also implies he was killed for his refusal to take a side, it is not clear as to weather or not this is true or his implied death at the hands of a drake is true.
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