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Ansgar & Astrid

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Hati & Sköll

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Trick or treat!

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Playlist inspired by my Asgard segun El Cadejos

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Playlist inspired by mmy fic Asgard Academy (AU)

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Playlist inspired by Saint Seiya Asgard Saga

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God Robes

The seven (eight) original God Robes are and represent

Dubhe Alpha - Fafnir

Merak Beta - Sleipnir

Phecda Gamma - Jörmungandr

Megrez Delta - ?

Alioth Epsilon - Fenrisúlfr

Mizar Zeta -  Saber Tooth tiger

Benetasch Eta - ?

The Princess of Asgard and her heir are aware of who is a candidate, but wait until the will of the gods manifests itself (instead of telling them beforehand). We see the God Robes have been slumbering undisturbed for a long time. Dubhe Alpha in the volcano outer walls, Merak Beta inside and under magma, and so on.

The anime is vague on what determines who can wear a God Robe, so I narrowed it down to two options

Those whose bloodline ties them to a specific God Robe

Those who are worthy

The former case seems to apply to Fenrir, Syd, Bud, and Siegfried.

Alioth Epsilon was inside the family manor (quite simbolic for it to be exactly behind the family crest, which also happens to feature two wolf heads). To consider, the fact that Loki » Fenrir » Hati / Sköll solidifies the importance of blood ties.

Mizar and Alcor Zeta reference a creature that doesn’t belong to Norse mythology, and also did not live in this region at all (Smilidon were local to Asia and America, not Europe). It seems too much of a coincidence for both God Robes and a family crest to illustrate the same animal.

Finally, we have Dubhe Alpha, which references a formidable dragon from Norse mythology, and Siegfried shares the name of the legendary hero who defeated it (as well as being their direct descendant). In a way, this shows how his bloodline is that of the true Asgardian dragon slayers, worthy of weilding power from Fafnir (99% invulnerability) after killing it.

Regarding those who are worthy, we know Alberich is Asgard’s brightest mind. Even if he were not as physically formidable as the others, he is skilled enough to weild a sword, and strategize ahead to have a clear advantage over his opponent (there’s even evidence that his ancestor was also a skilled warrior, fighting Dohko).

Thor is not only tall, strong, and formidable in combat. He is also a caring individual who takes risks for the greater good, hunting on royal grounds (which is forbidden) to feed those less fortunate around him.

Though I believe Asgardians have a natural tendency towards manifesting some ice when using cosmos (as seen with Hilda in general, and the twins when executing the Viking Tiger Claw attacks), Hagen is the only Asgardian skilled enough to have mastered both ice and fire cosmo.

Mime was rasied and trained by the great Asgardian warrior Folker, and was eventually able to kill him after realizing he had murdered Mime’s biological parents. The sheer skill and strength to do so at a young age goes to prove Mime’s prowess.

God Robes in Soul of Gold

There are inconsistencies regarding these armours. In the original saga, the seven (eight) God Robes were directly linked to the Big Dipper asterism in Ursa Major. However, in Soul of Gold they reference creatures from Norse mythology (much like Cloths, Surplices, and Scales do for their respective themes).

The SOG God Robes have Sapphires, but they were quickly discarded for the red gems Loki created, so I take that as a pass to HC that the original ones are in a higher category because their Sapphires are the only ones able to summon Odin’s God Robe (which also tries to explain why these are named after stars, instead of creatures). In SOG, the God Robes reference the following

Gullinbursti

Nidhogg

Tanngrisnir

Eikthyrnir

Grani

Hraesvelgr

Garm

Shadow Robes

Astronomically speaking, there is only one Shadow Robe (Alcor) because Zeta is a double star system. However, this feels incomplete to me within lore, so I have expanded it and designated a Shadow Warrior for each God Warrior. Their main task is to guard the God Warrior from treacherous danger, and act as their right hand (explored a little deeper in this post). Should the God Warrior perish, their Shadow will take their place.

Shadow Robes have no Sapphire, and aside from the mask/helmet eye colors, are completely pearl white. Being the only one with a designated star, Alcor Zeta is their leader.

Odin Sapphire

As mentioned before, all God Robes have a Sapphire, but only the ones linked to a star are able to summon Odin’s God Robe.

In my HC, are God Robes inheritable?

Only those tied to a bloodline can be inherited. Shadow Robes are not inheritable because the person chosen to wear them is directly linked (not necessarily by blood) to the God Warrior they protect.

Characteristics

Robes are warm to the touch of those who wear them, and their Shadows.

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Odin’s Army

The hierarchy of those who fight for Odin is as follows:

1. Odin’s Priestess

A role performed by the Asgardian Princess, a direct descendant of that valkyrie who in the age of legend was asked to stay in Midgard (home to mankind) and be the link between it and Asgard (home to gods). She commands the army.

2. Star-linked God Warriors

Keepers of the seven Sapphires capable of summoning Odin’s God Robe, the most powerful among his soldiers, and leaders of smaller legions of starless God Warriors. Chosen by Odin himself.

3. Shadow Warriors

Bodyguards to the star-linked God Warriors and their right hand. Should their God Warriors perish, they will inherit their place as leader of the legion and the Odin Sapphire. Chosen by Odin himself.

An individual designated as Shadow Warrior usually has a link to the person they guard (positive or negative). However, as they are specifically chosen by the gods for this role, if they perish as well, it is unlikely they can be replaced without a new God Warrior being designated first.

4. Starless God Warriors

Their Sapphires cannot summon Odin’s God Robe. The total number varies, and they organize in seven legions under the command of a star-linked God Warrior and their Shadow. Chosen by the God Robes.

5. Skjaldmö and soldiers

Skjaldmö (shield-maidens) are warrior women without God Robes but skilled in the use of cosmo. Their main task is being personal escorts for royalty, but also keep peace at Valhalla Palace and the Citadel, leading soldiers and guards along the way. If necessary, they will also support starless God Warriors.

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Asgardian Society

As an overview, I divide them in royalty, nobility, and commoners.

Royalty

By classifying Asgard as a principality, it means that “Princess” is already the hightest nobility rank within it, so Hilda is the current ruler of this land, not awaiting to be crowned. Asgardian Royalty is expected to be generous with their people, ensuring food, clothing, and shelter is available to all. In episode 77, Hilda apologizes to Thor for not being able to fulfill this by herself.

Since ancient times, the firstborn is always a girl, and given the name of a valkyrie to honor their ancestor. She receives vast training in both combat (with and without cosmo) and priesthood, since the Princess of Asgard is also Odin’s Representative. Younger siblings receive this training too, but less intensely. They are commonly focused on becoming ambassadors for the realm, and frequently handle political matters with foreign countries.

Characters: Hilda, Freyja

Nobility (jarls)

Old families (some wealthier than others), descendants of the God Warriors from ancient times, that oversee the different Asgardian regions. Ideally, they assist the Royal family looking after the people living there, though this is not always the case. Most prefer to just live comfortably till the end of their days between balls, tournamens, and other social gatherings.

Per law, neither they nor the Royal family have slaves. All members of their staff must receive a living wage and appropriate housing/clothing/tools to perform their tasks. If there are children in the household that serve as the noble’s child’s companion, they must have strict, defined schedules that include school, (their own) household responsibilities, and personal time. It also not uncommon for nobles to send their heirs for a season or two to other noble households for them to learn from and grow with their peers.

Characters: Siegfried, Sigmund, Syd*, Hagen, Alberich, Mime, (Fenrir), Folkner, Frodi, Utgard

Commoners (karls)

Bourgeois: those who are wealthy, but do not belong to a noble family. This group is very interested in bringing Asgard closer to its Nordic neighbours (in several fronts like technology and transport) and have ocassionally found like-minded nobles to help them.

General: those who don’t have wealth to spare, and might or might not be able to sustain their lifestyle.. Most of their jobs focus on direct needs like woodcutting, hunting, fishing, masonry, blacksmithing, baking, butchery, etc. This leads to tightly knitted villages where it is essential to support each other in order to survive the harsh life in Asgard.

Characters: Thor, (Bud), Sannfrid (Bud’s adoptive father), Artica and her family

Slaves (þræll)

Like other Norsemen, Asgard did have a history of raiding and trading during the Viking Age. However, it has long been outlawed and in the present age, there are no slaves in the Asgardian Principality.

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Gender roles

There aren’t any. Life in Asgard is already hard enough; people will be allocated where they are useful, and that’s it. They aren’t immune to the influence of foreign individuals, but Asgardian society itself doesn’t enforce any particular gender role.

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Perspective on sexuality

Open (literally not an issue in my Asgard).

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*Syd and Bud’s family seems to have a higher status than other nobles. The way Syd dresses is more similar to how Hilda and Freyja (and Alberich having world domination dreams) dress than to how the other noble characters do so. It is also curious to note that Syd, Bud, and Folkner are the only characters to use a cape, even though the others are also recognized as Asgardian warriors. For reference, the characters that belong to commoner backgrounds (or don’t even belong in human society, like Fenrir) wear simpler clothes.

Sources: http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/society/text/social_classes.htm

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The Asgardian Principality

It is said to be in the northernmost part of Europe, so I located it near Hammerfest, Norway. In general, I take this as the country that influences Asgard the most, with Iceland, Sweden, and Finland to a lesser extent.

This is the Asgard map included in the Cygnus Box. It shows where the God Robes slumbered, not necessarily where the battles took place (though it shows how far Hyoga had gone to end up meeting Hagen at the volcano). This gives us a precise location for Fenrir’s family manor, and for my purposes, I located Syd’s family manor near the frozen lake (which means Bud and Artica’s village is nearby as well).

Asgard’s socio-political-economic centers are, without doubt, Valhalla Palace and the Citadel beneath it. I visualize Asgard as a simple and utilitarian society, but not completely cut off from the rest of the world. They have electricity, though few are able or interested in obtaining the more modern electronics like TVs, mobile phones, and computers, feeling content with microwaves and heaters instead.

Where does the electricity come from?

As a nation tasked with enduring extreme weather in hopes of maintaining ecological balance, I believe they are strong supporters of renewable energy and take advantage of their location by favoring wind, wave, and tidal power. This is done in a small scale, just enough to support their own population. Idle nobles and the bourgeoisie are behind implementing such technology in Asgard.

Currency

In Soul of Gold, Lyfia is shown with a bag of coins that greatly resemble the Swedish öre. I named this one Asgardian øre* (the term used in Norway); 100 øre = 1 Asgardian krone. Asgardian øre coins come in values of 10, 25, and 50.

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Store Worker: Would a Mx. Artica please come to the front desk?

Artica, arriving at the desk: Hello, is there a problem?

Store Worker: (points to Fenrir and Isaak) I believe they belong to you?

Fenrir and Isaak, simultaneously: We got lost :(

Artica: I didn’t even bring you guys here with me-

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Artica: Fenrir... Why did you draw a pentagram on the floor?

Fenrir: Your text told me to satanize the house before you returned.

Artica:

Artica: I wrote sanitize, Fenrir.

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You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.

A.A. Milne

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Fenrir & Ártica

Commission by Yuunsoba. Original post.

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Artica: Is something burning?

Fenrir: Just my love for you.

Artica: Fenrir, the toaster is on fire.

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Freyja: Stop buying plastic skeletons for Halloween! It's terrible for the environment!

Alberich: Yeah! Locally sourced, all natural skeletons are much more environmentally friendly!