Asgard

Location: Asgard

Rumors

• Asgard is the shining hall-realm of gods, warriors, ravens, and impossible light.
• It is said that fallen warriors feast and fight there forever.
• Some say the Golden Orchard there holds apples of youth and renewal guarded by divine law.

What is Known

• Asgard is a divine realm reached by the party after passing through Mount Celestia.
• It contains the Bifrost, Odin’s hall, vast training grounds, and the presence of gods and valkyries.
• Colors there appear richer and more intense than in the material world.
• The Einherjar train, fight, die, and rise again in its fields.
• Odin rules there and his ravens Huginn and Muninn watch all who approach.
• The Bifrost is the great rainbow bridge leading into the city of the gods.
• Heim stands as a guardian before Odin’s hall and tests those who seek entry.
• The Golden Orchard lies within Asgard and is associated with Idunn and her apples of youth, renewal, and immortality.

History

• The party entered Asgard while pursuing the bargain needed to secure Glenn’s services as a fortress builder.
• There they learned that Idunn had been taken by Loki and that Odin would reward her return with one of her golden apples.
• The party crossed the Bifrost, were observed by Huginn and Muninn, spoke with a Valkyrie, passed Heim’s test of sacrifice, and entered Odin’s hall.

People

Odin

• All-Father who set the party’s quest

Idunn

• Missing goddess whose rescue now drives the party onward

Loki

• Trickster god who took Idunn

Heim

• Guardian who tested the party before they could enter Odin’s hall

Loose Threads

• What cost will come from meddling in the affairs of Asgard?
• What does Loki truly want from Idunn?
• What will Odin demand beyond the apple if matters go poorly?
• What other divine powers and rivalries shape Asgard behind the scenes?