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𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐝𝐚𝐧 "𝐇𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧" 𝐎𝐥𝐚𝐟𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧

In the year 144 years before the reign of Harald Fairhair, when the ancient legends of the North were still alive, a shadow fell over the land. The villages, once filled with laughter and joy, suffered under an ominous beast that roamed through the forests, spreading fear and terror. It was not just any beast; it was large, had red eyes, and went down in history as Fenrir. In these uncertain times, Halfdan "Hvitbein" Olafsson emerged, a brave warrior with a heart of steel and an unwavering faith in the gods. His name, "Hvitbein," which means "the White," was not only a mark of his honor but also an indication of the purity of his intentions. Halfdan was the first to confront the beast that terrorized the lands and filled the hearts of warriors with fear.

This threat soon called the gods into action, and they brought Fenrir to Asgard. Once the news of this great danger had spread, Halfdan had a weapon forged by his blacksmith. This weapon was so powerful that it instilled fear in the hearts of his enemies.

The blade was so mighty that the druids later sank it into Niflheim. They knew that it was not just a weapon but a powerful link between the worlds—an artifact forged for balance that was to be called upon again when the balance of the worlds was once more in jeopardy. For the moment, the danger was averted, and Fenrir was secured.

From that time on, every child in the North knew this story. The gods themselves commissioned Eilween, the oldest druid, to take the sword to the realm of the dead until the day when the balance of the worlds must be restored.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲

Here are some characters making their appearance in the world of The Rise of the Fairhair Dynasty. They are back and ready to share their stories.

This made me cry. I love it.

how to know you are a norse mythology geek:

upon seeing THIS in the thor: ragnarok trailer

you scream, “FENRIR! HI PUPPER!!!!”

Thinking about this again, and it occurs to me; Fenrir is the son of a god. Could he not also be a god? Might he not also be worthy of worship? After all; god backwards is dog.

how to know you are a norse mythology geek:

upon seeing THIS in the thor: ragnarok trailer

you scream, “FENRIR! HI PUPPER!!!!”

Just ordered the XL Fenrir wolf from Bad-dragon. Can’t wait for it to fill me!

Voice Test for a new character, Fenrir! Might animate some of the audio soon.

Voice by: Professor Raiju (me)

Fenrir: devotional acts + offerings + memes because why not (UPG). 🐺

Feeling angry is extremely valid and important. You can offer it, especially if you have anger issues. All strong emotions are an excellent offering! From anger, frustration, anxiety, everything is valid.

Triggers. Many of us have things that can trigger triggers, and we can give all that to the great wolf Fenrir. You don't need to justify it to give it to him, just do it. He'll understand.

Howl and growl. We've always been taught a lot about keeping our composure, and honestly, I don't give a shit. Bring out your inner savagery and allow yourself to walk on all fours, growl, howl when you're alone. Devour the meat on your plate, muss your hair and move like an animal in your room to the beat of a song like Welcome To The Jungle.

Dedicate the pain, the suffering. The pain of your muscles when you get a tattoo, the pain of your skin when you get a tattoo and the pain when you get a piercing. It can also be the pain of your traumas, the pain your inner child felt, anything is possible.

Donate to wolf protection centers, even adopt one where you donate money to take care of it! Do not keep it as a pet, of course.

Wear outfits, accesories, stuff in general, in black, brown, or earth-colored.

Practice self-care. He appreciates this very much.

BE YOURSELF. He was put in chains for expressing himself as he is. Do the same: be yourself, speak for yourself, express what you feel, your opinions, and stand up for those who cannot, either because they are shy, or because they are people who have a disability, for example people with paralysis.

Take trips to the mountains, or surround yourself with nature whenever you can. Listen to the sound of the rain, admire the color of the forest, its smells, everything.

Free yourself from your chains: go to therapy to heal everything you need to heal so you can free yourself more and more.

Be kind to stray animals. Leave food for stray dogs, water, etc. And if you can't, be kind to them, give them a smile, a cuddle, etc.

Offer him the anger or helplessness you feel in situations of injustice.

Offer him meat. If you don't eat meat, you can tell him without fear! You can offer him not to eat animals so that they do not suffer, it is also a beautiful offering. Thus, like him, they will not be tortured.

Offer him your trust. He was betrayed, so let him know that you will not. Place your hand on his mouth to let him know that you trust him completely.

Offer him your company. He is extremely lonely, locked up in a cave totally tied up and with a sword through his jaws. He loves to be accompanied.

Here take this. *crawls back under my rock* A grown Atreus/Loki with Fenrir, Hel, and Jörmungandr. My take on them anyway.

I’ve seen other ppl make Atreus’ kiddos I figured I'd get in on the fun.

In order: 

The Evils that Plague mankind, Sleipnir

Fenrir, Hel, and Jörmungander

Narfi and Vali

[-] Story below, kinda long[-]

Atreus began having visions of their children, specifically how they’ll meet their demise, either imprisoned or straight up killed. It horrified him, even more so upon realizing Angrboda and Sigyn would also pay a tragic price for it as well. They began putting great distance between themselves and the women they cared for. There was no romance, but it was still strange considering Atreus usually spent a great deal of his time with the giant and goddess. He thinks if he keeps them at arm's length, they’ll be sparred their tragic fates, and by extension, these children doomed by prophecy. It ends up back firing.

More visions haunted Atreus sleep, ironically these visions are happier, children laughing, he swears he can see their faces almost. Him, Angrboda, and Sigyn are together, happy and at peace. One of the children run up to him, wanting to show him something. He sees a smile, innocent and joyful. It feels awful, like poison mixed with honey. Was this the punishment for defying fate so drastically? 

He doesn't sleep as much and it shows, his eyelids already blackened from his short imprisonment by Odin, the snakes venom causing severe damage. But now the bags under his eyes are more obvious. For every question asked regarding his wellbeing, he’d deflect it with some excuse, his divine duties getting to him. Nobody really fell for it but they knew pushing him would only send him away. 

Angrboda and Sigyn were equally worried and frustrated, Atreus looked like he was falling apart and the few seams he had. Dodging question after question and conveniently always having somewhere to be. One day they were together, talking about whatever, their duties, practicing magic. Healing from whatever ached them, and then suddenly Atreus is distancing himself from them. 

Then it hit her, it wasn’t completely impossible, Norns knows she’s had her own over the years. It’s only a theory, but it’s better than nothing. Angrboda ponders, what if Atreus is having visions and they’re avoiding everybody because of it? She’s heard stories of people were willing to do to avoid fate. She knows Atreus and his family share a strong distain for fate. 

But what could he be seeing that was so bad that he’d just start cutting himself off from everyone? She spoke of her theory to Sigyn, she agreed that it was very possible. 

All they had to do was find Atreus and ask....

[-] stay tuned for part 2 [-]

DOG OF WAR RAGNARÖK

July for Loki using 30 Days of Deity Devotion prompts, Day 5 • Members of the family – genealogical connections

Loki Laufeyjarson, Loki Son of Laufey. Laufey is Loki's mother: Laufey the leafy Ásynja (female Æsir), Laufey the Birch set on fire by the mighty Jötunn Fárbauti, the Lightning that strikes and brings the flames to the ground. According to this myth, Loki is of Jötunn and Æsir blood, belonging to both worlds and none at the same time, making him a liminal being from the very beginning. I personally feel Laufey is originally a Jötunn, later included among the Ásynja, but it's an UPG (unverified personal gnosis). Laufey gave birth to two other children, Helblindi and Býleistr, Loki's brothers. Sigyn is Loki's wife, and little is known about her. According to my own feeling, she belongs to the Jötnar too, but it's another UPG. Together they have two sons, Narfi and Váli. The Lady of Járnvid (Ironwood), Angrboða, conceived three powerful children with Loki: Hela, Queen of the Dead; Fenrisúlfr, the Wolf Fenrir; Jörmungandr, Miðgarðsormr, the Sea Serpent that hugs Miðgarð. To all of these children, Loki is father. And yet there is another children, too often forgotten, to which Loki is mother: Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse he conceived in the form of a mare with the stallion Svaðilfari. You may be familiar with Sleipnir being Óðinn's mount. Óðinn is also Loki's blood brother by oath, another detail some prefer to forget. Their relationship may be complex, but if we wanna talk about Loki's connections it seems only fair to me to include his good old friend Grímnir (Hooded, Masked One), too.

When Loki chooses to "work" with you, he'll introduce you to his family, sooner or later, in no particular order. He's a family person, and just loves his dear ones, especially his children, with all his burning heart.

Art by @muirin007 , love this depiction of Loke with his kids!

Smite Story

One time, I was playing Smite with a good friend of mine. We were in Conquest, and I played as Athena (since Athena support is bae) and my friend played as Freya. We decided to attack Right lane, being on the Intruder side. So we were going down our Right Lane, and for a majority of the match, we were scuffling mainly with a Khepri and a Susanoo. So, me and my friend destroyed the Susanoo, but couldn't get to the Khepri. So, I decided to gank. I was pretty used to the Jungles by this point, so I didn't think it would be a problem. So I went in to the opening to the Jungle near the enemy Mana Camp and took the path that led to directly where the Khepri was and killed them with my 1. I saw the Susanoo had respawned and was rushing back to the lane, so I decided to run into the Jungle to retreat. I panicked and smacked myself into the Mana Camp, so I was stuck there, with an angry enemy Susanoo on my tail, ready to slash me to ribbons. I stand there, ready to accept my fate. Then, he just runs right past me. I figured that it would be a good time to escape, so I tried running, but I looked to the Map and saw the enemy Fenrir coming towards the Mana Camp through the Jungle. I stood still in my spot and he took a sharp turn and ran into the Right Lane. I tried leaving again, but I saw the enemy Khepri coming trough the jungle to retreat. I stood still again and saw he was on less than 10% health, so I took him out with another 1. When I told my team what I had done, they all freaked out and laughed.

Tales of Asgard

Series 2, Episode 3

The World Serpent

Thor goes fishing for Jormungundr- the world serpent!

Another norse legend which needs a little simplification. In the legend, Tyr's stepfather is another new giant, Hymir. Hymir is the one who has the most suitable boat for catching giant creatures. Tyr is a pretty minor god in my story so far and I wanted to swap him out for a more regular supporting character. Then I remembered that Njörd remarries with a giantess, Skadi, and his children (in the legend) are Frey and Freya.

In my version Sif and Volstagg have taken their place and Hymir could be their step uncle (via Skadi and Njord). Then we could do the fishing story.

Starts with Balder and Nanna's wedding. There is a lot of celebrating. Thor teases Loki about the trick he pulled at Skadi and Njord's wedding to make Skadi laugh. Thor recaps with a little story about the goddess Idunn and the apples of immortality. Loki tricked her and delivered them both as a payoff for the giant Thialfi (disguised as a giant eagle) after upsetting him. When the gods noticed Idunn and the apples were missing Loki had to go and rescue her and the Asgardians killed Thialfi in the conflict that ensued. His daughter, Skadi then showed up and demanded compensation. She wanted Loki's head, but accepted a fitting memorial for her father, monies and a place in the court. In the legend she demands a husband, but here she actually falls for Njörd and they marry. Also in the legend she demands that they make her laugh as she is so sad. Here she simply sees Loki at the wedding and still blames him for her father's death. She says she won't take his head if he makes her laugh. The trick involves a goat, a rope and pain and humiliation for Loki.

Everyone laughs. Balder also laughs, though he is trying not to. Loki reminds Thor that it wasn't a trick, it was the stupidest thing he could think of as he knew it would make simpletons laugh. Silence. Loki and Sigyn leave and the atmosphere is tense.

Thor goes to speak to Loki who is already being counselled by Frigga. Sigyn is antagonising the situation.

L: My family does not care about my pain and humiliation.

F: I do. They do. We do, don't we? (encourages Thor)

T: Um, yes...we do.

L: No you don't.

S: You were making fun of his pain and humiliation just now.

T: I'm sorry...I thought it was meant to be funny.

L: And you teased me the other day about Sleipnir.

S: You know how he feels about Sleipnir.

T: You became a lady horse and gave birth to another horse! It's funny!

L (to Frigga): You see!

F (looking daggers at Thor): You don't understand what it's like Thor. When you spend a long time in another form you can forget who you really are. Loki's love for Sleipnir is real and tender.

T (genuinely realising this for the first time): Loki...I'm sorry...I...

S: Odin gives Thor and Balder everything and only takes from Loki; Sleipnir stolen, Jormungundr cast out. He never taught him to fight like he did the other two and never taught him any sorcery.

F (to Loki, trying to ignore Sigyn): He taught you how to change into a bird.

S: He never taught him how to change back! You did.

F: That's right. I did.

T: I taught you how to fight.

L (warming slightly, despite Sigyn): You did, a little.

T (really seeing Loki's pain for the first time): I don't think I can get father to part with Sleipnir...but I'm going to get Jormungundr for you.

L: Really?!

F: Thor, that serpent is now bigger than Asgard! It is wild and strong and it spits deadly poison! And you will have to go to giant country again to get it.

L: Mother, when we met that trickster giant, I lifted a coil! I held my child in my hands!

And if I can lift a coil then Thor might...he's stronger than me...with Megingjörð he might...

(Megingjörð is Thor's belt that doubles his strength)

T: I've been thinking about it for a few days now and...well...I will try.

Loki hugs Thor. Frigga is despairing. Sigyn is secretly fuming at this show of family support.

When Thor states his aim to Sif, Balder, Nanna and the Warriors Three everyone tries to put him off, it's crazy etc. Sif already told him as much.

All apart from Volstagg who says the only one who has the right kind of boat is Hymir, his and Sif's step uncle. They are related through the aforementioned Skadi who remarried with their aforementioned father Njörd.

Volstagg says he must go with Thor to make Thor look more legit. They convince Sif to come too.

The others can't come as it would be too dangerous for them. Thor must also conceal his identity or Hymir will kill him on the spot for all the trouble he's caused in giant country.

They arrive, placate Hymir with a false identity for Thor (Veor) and then feast. Veor flatters Hymir's fishing ability and claims to be a good fisherman himself. They talk about bait and Hymir mentions giant maggots from the giant oxen dung in his fields. He says Veor should help himself to some bait from the field. Thor secretly takes an ox head (sorry ox, he can't help Loki without it).

The next day they take out the huge boat and catch two whales. Then Veor states his intention to catch Jormungundr. Hymir laughs and says it's not possible. Veor reveals the ox head from his massive bag. Hymir is at once stunned, angered and afraid. Veor thought veor had a bunch of giant maggots but he has killed one of his oxen. However he also knows it is the kind of bait Jormungundr will be attracted to.

The serpent takes the bait and Veor comes very close to success despite Jormungundr's strength and poison. However, Hymir has to cut the line as they were perilously close to being dragged under.

He was impressed by Veor's strength and determination. They talk about going out tomorrow and trying again, what reinforcements they need to make to the boat etc. They have bonded.

Later, Volstagg helps Veor win Hymir's magical beer brewing kettle in a test of strength.

Volstagg secretly admits that's what he went there for in the first place. Sif is livid.

Hymir is initially sad, growing angrier and angrier.

Thor blows his cover when he reaches for Mjölnir in defence and they have to run! Thor takes the cauldron on foot, Volstagg the chariot with Grinder and Snarler, Sif the one with Gullenbursti.

They return triumphant and the court celebrate the coming of the magical self brewing, delicious tasting beer kettle of the land of the giants.

In a quiet moment, Loki pulls Thor aside to ask about Jormungundr. Thor is crestfallen. He apologises and says that he tried his hardest. He also doesn't think he can go back to the land of giants anymore.

Loki is sad, but genuinely grateful that Thor tried to do something like that for him. He tells Thor to go back to the party, he'll be okay. After all, where would he keep a serpent as big as Asgard?

Thor says that's exactly what Sif said. Then Sigyn comes and that's the end of the moment.

THEN FENRIR! In the norse legend, a god called Tyr is close to Fenrir and loses his hand. Loki takes that role here as it keeps the number of supporting characters down and plays very well with the direction I'm taking his character.

Also, another god goes to the dwarves but I'm making it Balder. It gives Balder something else to do. It will be nice to see Eitri again too. He is only too happy to help when he finds out the wolf belongs to Loki.

The night after Thor's fishing trip, Odin dreams that Loki's wolf, Fenrir, kills him. Odin likes to keep his cards close to his chest, so he tells no one.

He calls a court meeting. He says that Fenrir is becoming larger, stronger and hungrier, which is true. Captain Harokin says he consumes too much food, almost as much as Volstagg. Volstagg is doubly wounded, by the jibe and also because he didn't get into the Einherjar. Hogun and Fandral hold him back. Haldor says he played in the smithyard last week and nearly broke the forge. Nanna says, have you seen those teeth? So the other courtiers are all too happy with Odin's plan to bind it and be rid of it.

Thor objects on Loki's behalf as Loki is often skulking around with Sigyn these days and not present for these meetings. Thor says Loki would never agree to the plan. Odin says that if Loki wants to object to things then he needs to be there. Thor asks if they can at least tell him. Odin forbids it.

Frigga says they should send the wolf back to Jotunheim, Loki can take it. Odin says Loki is not to be trusted. Frigga bristles at this.

Thor says Fenrir would only go with Loki. Odin says Loki cannot take the wolf to Jotunheim.

So they agree to trick Loki into convincing Fenrir to be bound with heavy chains (Loeding). They tell Loki that it's a game and he tells Fenrir this and encourages him. Fenrir is actually still quite playful and is also keen to test his strength. He agrees and easily breaks the chains. Fenrir and Loki are proud.

The next day they make the heaviest chains they could forge (Dromi). They could be made from maybe Uru? Vibranium? Adamantium?

Loki is unsure but Fenrir is keen to have another go. It takes more effort, but he manages. Odin is concerned and calls a court meeting (minus Loki, of course).

Balder says they should asks the dwarves for help. Odin agrees and sends Balder to commission a new binding.

The next day the courtiers challenge Fenrir again. But when he sees that the new binding is a ribbon (Gleipnir), he refuses.

F: Where's the challenge in that?

O: No need to be afraid Fenrir. It's just a ribbon. (courtiers laugh)

F: I'm not afraid, it's just that there's no glory in breaking a ribbon.

O: Your pet is scared of a ribbon Loki. (courtiers laugh)

L: ...um...(a little suspicious)

F: ...I smell a trick Allfather. Loki, they're trying to trick me.

L: (to Fenrir) No...it's not a trick.

(to Odin) It's not a trick right?

O: It's a game, no need for all this fuss. A big strong wolf like you Fenrir, it's just a ribbon. Don't be scared. (courtiers laugh)

If you can't break the ribbon, we will set you free. (courtiers laugh)

Still suspicious, Fenrir says as proof there is no treachery one of the royal court must place their hand in his mouth. If they are true to their word, he will release them. If not...

Loki looks at Odin, trying to decide the truth of the matter. Choosing to trust his father, he suddenly steps forward and puts his hand in Fenrir's mouth. They nuzzle.

Frigga objects, Thor steps forward. Odin stops them both and says it is decided.

Loki whispers 'if they don't let you go, I will'.

They bind him. He struggles. Gleipnir tightens. He strains hard. The ribbon tightens again. He strains every sinew and is bound tighter still. Odin chuckles in a 'gotcha!' sort of way.

Fenrir realises it was a trick after all. He looks at Loki. Loki asks Fenrir to wait. Fenrir bites down hard.

The court goes silent. Loki is shocked but reveals he used an illusion and still has his hand.

F: You lied to me!

L: That's not true, I wanted to believe my father, but I couldn't quite bring myself to do it.

Father, you promised to let Fenrir go.

O: This is a very dangerous creature and this was the only way.

L: I could have lost my hand!

O: But you always have a clever trick, don't you Loki?

L: Well I'll just have to untie him myself then. (goes to do it)

O: YOU WILL DO NO SUCH THING!

Captain Harokin and the Einherjar block his way. Loki suggests they move out of his way and draws his daggers. Balder and Loki call on their brother and physically intervene. Odin calls for the Captain Harokin and his men to remove Loki from the room.

Fenrir is vowing revenge, terrible revenge. On Odin particularly, but also the rest of the court too. Another, larger troop of Einherjar who had been waiting nearby come to wrestle Fenris away (he will be imprisoned under the palace with the secret remains of Hela's berserkers. Also Tyr, who is an Einherjar in the MCU, has his hand bitten off in the fight by Fenrir as a nod to the Norse legend).

As he is led away he calls to Loki that he trusted him. Loki calls back that it wasn't him. It wasn't him. He falls to the floor in tears ending the scuffle with the Einherjar.

This is too much for Sigyn who had been muttering away in the background trying not to get herself into trouble. But now she loses it, going on a big rant at how Odin treats his sons so differently, how he called Loki a trickster, a deceiver but he should look at himself first. She says Odin is a liar, he lies to all of Asgard and adds how they never know what he's up to, how they'll never find out what terrible secrets he has buried in the deep.

Odin has her taken away and Loki follows. Frigga follows him. Thor follows her. Balder looks at his father, shocked at his callousness. Not for the trick (which was at least partly his idea), but the way he dealt with the aftermath. For the first time, Balder is disappointed in his father and leaves too.

Chaos in the court.

Odin shouts for order.

Cut to black.

Credits roll.

I love when the comics acknowledge and reference Loki’s kids and I wish that they were in the MCU

OMG soooooo cuteeeee. He needs to be protected. 

sorry I've been gone a hot minute, here's some doodles from left to right: npc from my campaign, character I'm working on for a rp w friends, and my dnd character fenrir!

Free Him? [Yes] / No

Did I tell you guys I’m contributing to an lgbtqia+ fairytale zine? Because I am!! Also I’m pretty late, but here we go :0 Wait does Fenrir’s mythology count? Idk but that’s what I did!

I’ve got a pretty strong emotional connection to Fenrir, so I had to draw him ;)

Happy Tell A Fairytale Day! ✨🌈

To celebrate we’ve created some posts so that everyone can share their favourite fairytales!

Feel free to add on your own using the template or reblog one of our pre-made posts which can be found on the #Tell A Fairytale Day tag on our account!

Fenrir, the breaker of chains!

I wasn't able to dedicate lots of time to this year's codextober but enjoyed it anyway 💖