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| *'''Everold:''' ''Only if the storyteller is very good. Your father was. He would have made a good [[skald]].'' | | *'''Everold:''' ''Only if the storyteller is very good. Your father was. He would have made a good [[skald]].'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Could you do it from dreams or visions? Bring something into this [[Earth|world]] from [[Isu Era|another]]? | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Could you do it from dreams or visions? Bring something into this [[Earth|world]] from [[Isu Era|another]]? |
| [[Valka]], who was passing near them, stopped to hear the conversation. | | [[Valka]], who was passing by them, stopped to hear the conversation. |
| *'''Everold:''' ''Not all dreamers speak, and fewer yet speak clearly. Seers talk too much and cloud your vision with--'' | | *'''Everold:''' ''Not all dreamers speak, and fewer yet speak clearly. Seers talk too much and cloud your vision with--'' |
| The distursted ''volva'' interrupted the craftsman. | | The distursted ''volva'' interrupted the craftsman. |
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| With this, the seer walked away, prompting Everold to draw Eivor's attention again. | | With this, the seer walked away, prompting Everold to draw Eivor's attention again. |
| *'''Everold:''' ''I will get the workshop ready. Come by when you want to get started.'' | | *'''Everold:''' ''I will get the workshop ready. Come by when you want to get started.'' |
| After some time, Eivor returned to the site, finding a [[Everold's Workshop|building]] constructed in place of the tent. She entered it, encountering a room full of various items the carftsman had previously reproducted, including pieces of green [[silica]] and a drawing of the [[Dwarf|dwarven]] city of [[Eitri]], in [[Svartálfaheimr]]. The ''jarlskona'' then approached a bedside table, grabbing the vessel that contained Valka's potion laying on top of it and sitting on the bed. Once Everold joined by sitting on a stool, she drank the concoction while he spoke jokingly. | | After some time, Eivor returned to the site, finding a [[Everold's Workshop|building]] constructed in place of the tent. She entered it, encountering a room full of various items the craftsman had previously reproducted, including pieces of green [[silica]] and a drawing of the [[Dwarf|dwarven]] city of [[Eitri]], in [[Svartálfaheimr]]. The ''jarlskona'' then approached a bedside table, grabbing the vessel that contained Valka's potion laying on top of it and sitting on the bed. Once Everold joined by sitting on a stool, she drank the concoction while he spoke jokingly. |
| *'''Everold:''' ''You'll be safe in my care. Valka has promised that any harm you suffer will be visited upon me tenfold.'' | | *'''Everold:''' ''You'll be safe in my care. Valka has promised that any harm you suffer will be visited upon me tenfold.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''She is protective of [[Raven Clan|her people]].'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''She is protective of [[Raven Clan|her people]].'' |
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| *'''Everold:''' ''I swear upon my life, I will not speak of this to any but you.'' | | *'''Everold:''' ''I swear upon my life, I will not speak of this to any but you.'' |
| Eivor fell asleep as he finished talking, beginning to relive the memories of Odin's journey to retrieve [[Baldr]]'s consciousness from [[Hel]]'s guard in the heart of [[Niflheim]]r. | | Eivor fell asleep as he finished talking, beginning to relive the memories of Odin's journey to retrieve [[Baldr]]'s consciousness from [[Hel]]'s guard in the heart of [[Niflheim]]r. |
| | |
| | ===The Forgotten Saga=== |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|A Manifold Path= |
| | In an aggregate of land hovering outside of Niflheimr, Havi woke up in a cave under a tree glowing in blue and walked to its exterior to observe the rocky wasteland below him. His raven {{Wiki|familiar}} [[Huginn and Muninn|Munnin]] flew above him and squawked, drawing Havi's attention. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Munnin!'' |
| | Munnin squawked again and landed nearby on an animal skull altar. Havi extended his forearm and Munnin hopped to perch on it. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''When you're near, dear raven, my memory's sharp, my aim unmuddled. Down there, in Niflheimr, things are... less clear...'' |
| | The High One stared at the snowy mountains at the other side of the chasm. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You know I cannot take you. I can barely get myself through the Warding Wall, and only then by abandoning my trusted weapons.'' |
| | He looked at Munnin. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Do not sulk. I will not risk you, for who then would remind me of my purpose?'' |
| | The raven cawed again, louder, as if talking to him. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Yes. Baldr. My son. The Light of the World, locked away in Hel's [[Helheim|dark castle]]. |
| | Munnin flew away while Havi turned and walked back in the direction of a stone beam projecting over the edge by [[Odin's Camp|his camp]]. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''He was taken too soon. Stolen from us! I shall not rest till I have denied destiny and brought Baldr back from the dead.'' |
| | In the air, Munnin cawed once more. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You're right, Munnin. If it is to be done, best it were done quickly. It is time to go to Hel.'' |
| | Havi stepped onto the beam and performed a [[Leap of Faith]] into a pool down below, entering the cold region of [[Kaldstad]]. |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | First defeat= |
| | Havi waked up in the cave again, rapidly getting up and leaving in a rush, stopping near Munnin's perch. He reached to the ground, grabbing and throwing a bit of dirt in the direction of Helheimr. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You think you can keep me out? I pulled your realm out of [[Ymir]]'s ass! I will send it hurtling back to the Void if I have to!'' |
| | The All-Father then spitted to the abyss, while a familar voice reached for him in his back. |
| | *'''[[Thor]]:''' ''I do not think they can hear you, old man.'' |
| | Thor slowly approached Havi. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Have you come to lend us aind, my son?'' |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''I have news from home. War rattles the gates of [[Asgard|Ásgarðr]] while you dally in this dream of rescuing Baldr.'' |
| | His father replied agrily. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''My whole life I have defied expectations by doing the unthinkable. How could I do any less when your brother's life is at stake?'' |
| | Thor's beard emitted lightning while thunder could be heard in the sky. Munnin squawks in concordance. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''My step-brother is dead! There is no life at stake! You are full of advice to all who will listen but deaf to anyone else.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Can you name anyone with more wisdom than I? Who has fought and fallen and [[The Price of Wisdom|sacrificed]] more than I have?'' |
| | After a brief pause, Thor responded. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''No.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Then I hope you will understand, Son, why I do not take counsel easily.'' |
| | The God of Thunder crossed his arms. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''So, you are going back. Back to Niflheimr.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''As many times as it takes.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Second defeat= |
| | Thor was leaning on a tree when Havi exited the cave after being defeated, holding an arm against his chest. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Each time you cast me out will only make me stronger!'' |
| | He walked to the edge of the cliff, facing Hel's castle. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You sharpen my will like a dwarf-forged blade! I will slice you from tail to ti--'' |
| | His son lifted his hammer [[Mjölnir]], casting lightning from the skies. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''Enough! I've heard this too many times! I cannot bear it any longer!'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''The problem with children is their utter lack of pattience.'' |
| | Havi walked fastly to the bridge that lead to the wooden beam, with Thor following behind. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''How can you say that? And who needs patience? When did patience ever win a war?'' |
| | The All-Father turned to him. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Almost every single time! When preparing for battle--'' |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''No... No, no more of your... words of... wisdom, just... Please, Father... release me from my oath!'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Oath? What oath?'' |
| | Thor hesitated, looking to the ground. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''If I tell you, I will... break it.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''So break it, if your need is so great. If you swore to be my wet-nurse, to coddle me, then I free you from your bond.'' |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''I swore upon the head of [[Jörmungandr]], the [[Earth|Midgarðr]] [[Serpent]], and the... glorious death it will know at my hands.'' |
| | Havi approached him. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Then tell me true. Will your words cause me to doubt my deeds? Sow suspicion in my thoughts?'' |
| | His son looked aside, replying after a time. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''I cannot say.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''In that case, I am sorry, Son. I have no wish to burden you with my grief, but you are here, and Baldr is not.'' |
| | Thor looked at his father as he walked away. |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''Aye.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Third defeat= |
| | After being defeated again, Havi walked out of the cave, crossing the bridge leading to a zone of the camp where Thor had been previously resting. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You do well to hide behind your monsters, daughter of Loki! If you were here, I would tear you--'' |
| | The [[Asgardian Gate]] placed on the camp started to shine in a blue color as the bodies of Thor and [[Freyja]] materialized in front of the building. The two walked to his location. |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''No need to grab your weapon, Husband. It is not that kind of visit. We need to talk about Baldr.'' |
| | Havi turned to his son. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''How honorable! Seems your oath does not stop you from complaining to your mother.'' |
| | An embarassed Thor looked to the ground as his father talked to Freyja. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''So, this troll-tosser told you about Baldr, did he? Or have you been spying on me through your mirrors and pools?'' |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''I need neither Thor nor magic. You are on the edge of Niflheimr and look like shit. Of course this is about Baldr. Jötunn are talking with [[Muspels]]. [[Týr]] thinks they will [[Ragnarök|move]] on Ásgarðr together.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Týr will know what to do, he was War Lord once.'' |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''He will take that title again if you are not careful.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''What care I for titles? Or Jötunn or Muspels? I saw Baldr's body! His light [[Salakar|snuffed]] out! How can I see that same light seated on Hel's dark throne and not take action?'' |
| | As he talked, Munnin landed on its perch. |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''You saw him on Hel's throne? I did not know you had reached her castle.'' |
| | Her husband touched on his forehead with his hand, confused. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''No... I-I did not think I had... I could not remember...'' |
| | Thor looked at him pitingly. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Perhaps it was a [[Calculations|vision]]!'' |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''You are many things, Lord of Lords, but a seer you are not.'' |
| | *'''Thor:''' ''His wits are curdled! We should take him home!'' |
| | Freyja looked to Helheimr, looming over the horizon. |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''I sense a mystery not easily untangled. Ásgarðr will not fall today. I'll stay and learn more before passing judgement.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Thank you... for believing in me.'' |
| | She stepped forward. |
| | *'''Freyja:''' ''I shall believe what I see. Thank the Fates for gifting me patience.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fourth defeat= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fifth defeat= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Sixth defeat= |
| | }} |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Subsequent defeats= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Conversations= |
| | }} |
| | </tabber> |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|Descent into Kaldstad= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | First run= |
| | Havi dived into the first realm of Niflheimr, cold Kaldstad, spotting a round and ornamented [[Lokkbox]], locked by several etheral chains and guarded by ''[[jötnar]]''. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Niflheimr's riches are doubly defended. I must kill the guards before disarming the shield.'' |
| | As soon as he killed all the enemies surrounding the chest, its safeguards dissipated, letting the High One loot it. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''The shield surrounding this prize must have been tied to its defender's life... or death.'' |
| | Havi went on his way, finding it impeded by a chasm, with the only way of crossing it being two large chains hanging over it. After choosing one of them and reaching the other side, the chain broke, with its debris falling into the abyss. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''No going back now.'' |
| | After defeating the enemies in the next area, Havi proceeded to a zip line leading to the following zone. Near it, there was a note, which he read. |
| | :'''TBA'''<br>''TBA'' |
| | After using the zip line, he saw a mysterious figure hiding behind some bushes. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''That skulking figure has the demeanor of a thief. Who better to lead me to things of value?'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Havi was cautious= |
| | Havi slowly approached the thief. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I must move carefully.'' |
| | The High One suceeded in assassinating him, recovering some coin and a letter. |
| | :'''Look for Me Here'''<br>''You'll find me high above the fray,<br>Towering above my rivals,<br>Where Kaldstad's mind-numbing fog grows thin.<br>The jötunn have lent,<br>At great cost to myself,<br>Their art of concealing the obvious.<br>Don't expect me to reveal<br>All my hard-earned secrets.<br>I haven't reached these heights through charity.<br><br>- [[King of Thieves]]'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''My patience has been rewarded.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi revealed himself= |
| | The thief spotted Havi, throwing a smoke bomb to the ground and disappearing. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Luck was not on my side.'' |
| | }} |
| | The All-Father searched the nearest area, finding another piece of land hovering on the other side of a chasm, which he crossed by using some tree branches. He spotted a chest, which turned to stone as he approached. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''The air appears to shimmer here. Much in the way it does when the ''jötunn'' weave their illusions.'' |
| | Havi climbed to the top of the elevation, as the air was slowly filled with small shimmers of golden light. After reaching the top, he slided down a rocky steep, breaking the illusion. He looted the chest, finding a letter and some memory fragments. |
| | :'''Congratulations'''<br>''It would appear you jötunn are equally adept at unravelling tricks as you are at weaving them. Continue in this direction and I'll consider extending your authority in Kaldstad.<br><br>- Hel'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I shall make better use of this than Hel's officer would.'' |
| | Afterwards, Havi spotted a golden statue of an elk, with some markings on its torso and horns. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''[[Elk]] [[Elk shrine|shrines]] are known to be places of healing.'' |
| | He then activated the elk shrine, replenishing his health. Eventually, the High One came across a stone table with three ornamented cups laying on top of it and a note by their side. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Hospitality without a host. Are these drinks for the dead, or might anyone partake? That note may shed some light.'' |
| | Havi read the note, approaching the table afterwards. |
| | :'''TBA'''<br>''TBA'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Which one shall I choose?'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Havi picks the finest brewery= |
| | Havi picked one of the cups, drinking from it, amazed with its taste. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''By my loins! I feel refreshed!'' |
| | The cup on his hand disappeared in a golden light just like the ones on the table. Due to this, the All-Father's health limit increased by 25. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi picks the standard crop= |
| | Havi picked one of the cups, drinking from it. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''That is an excellent drink.'' |
| | The cup on his hand disappeared in a golden light just like the ones on the table. Due to this, the All-Father healed any injuries, replenishing his health. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi picks the repulsive fermented= |
| | Havi picked one of the cups, drinking from it, but quickly stopping, disgusted with its taste. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''[[Búri]]'s bile! It burns my throat!'' |
| | He dropped the cup, which disappeared mid-air, just like the ones on the table. Due to this, the All-Father's health decreased by 25. |
| | }} |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Only one drink per visit. Generosity has its limits.'' |
| | At some point, Havi encountered another ornamented chest, this time covered in [[Helchest|shiny wooden roots]]. After being detected by the guards in the vicinity, a ghostly tree appeared above the chest, which in turn started emitting encompassed pulses. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I'm discovered, and the roots would rake my reward!'' |
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| | Havi is quick= |
| | The High One swiftly takes out all the enemies in less than two minutes, prompting the tree roots to disappear from the chest, allowing him to loot it. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi takes too long= |
| | The High One didn't manage to take out the enemies in time, prompting the tree roots to smash the chest, rendering the objects in its interior useless. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''One must be quick in the land of the dead.'' |
| | }} |
| | The All-Father advanced through the region, eventually entering a heavily-guarded temple. After killing all the ''jötunn'' soldiers, Havi noticed that another ilusion had been placed by them in his surrondings. After passing through a specific entrance to the building, an elevator was revealed near one of the walls. He utilized it to go further up, climbing a ladder and finding a letter among various pieces of gold and jewelry. |
| | :'''TBA'''<br>''TBA'' |
| | After going all the way to the top of the frozen building, Havi found a small and cozy lair, with a small bed at its center. Beside it, was a tall, crowned man, to whom Havi talked to. |
| | *'''King of Thieves:''' ''The King of Thieves welcomes all who wish to bargain fairly and freely.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Can I expect fair treatment from one holding so dubious a title?'' |
| | *'''King of Thieves:''' ''I was once a common thief, fighting over scraps, picking corpses clean of all that could be bartered or sold. But now, as their sovereign, the rogues of Niflheimr trust me with their traffic, and you may do the same.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I may offer trade, but my trust is not easily earned.'' |
| | *'''King of Thieves:''' ''Fine by me. I'm not looking to make friends, only deals. Are you interested?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Show me your stock.'' |
| | The High One perused through his products, which the thief accepted to trade for jewels. Following that, Havi faith-leaped to pile of snow below, using a zip line to reach the next area. |
| | Later, Havi traversed a stone bridge, encountering the entrance to [[Bangardhr]] and a man who had put up a tent and a bonfire near it, with a wooden wagon full of products next to him. The High One spoke to him. |
| | *'''[[Olver the Unsettled]]:''' ''Why go to some other shop when my shop will come to you?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You carry your whole shop with you? That is quite a feat.'' |
| | *'''Olver the Unsettled:''' ''Anything can be negotiated if you have the means, even this difficult land. Would you like to see what I have?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Let us get down to business then.'' |
| | Olver showed him a variety of quality weapons and other products which could be traded for coins. After looking through them, Havi read a note laying on the wagon. |
| | :'''Border Blockade'''<br>''When you offered to act as agent between us and Døkkerland, you agreed to accept the risks. All the risks. You'll not last long in this line of work if you let a boneyard bog you down. Cross it swiftly, don't tarry, and I'm sure you'll be fine.<br><br>I'm not interested in excuses, just in my share.<br><br>- King of Thieves'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Subsequent runs= |
| | After descending into Kaldstad again, Havi visited the area where he had first seen an elk shrine, but didn't find anything in its place. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I have a memory of an elk shrine here... or does some Helish magic muddle my wits?'' |
| | Later, the All-Father climbed a steep elevation, finding a note laying in a small camp set up on its top. |
| | :'''TBA'''<br>''TBA'' |
| | Eventually, Havi met the King of Thieves in his hideout again. |
| | *'''King of Thieves:''' ''Ah, the wary bargainer returns.'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Show me your products.= |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Show me your stock.'' |
| | Havi looked through his products, leaving afterwards. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | I'm not interested.= |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''TBA'' |
| | }} |
| | After a while, he encountered the wandering merchant to whom he had spoken earlier. |
| | *'''Olver the Unsettled:''' ''Looking for a deal?'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Show me your products.= |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Let us get down to business then.'' |
| | Havi looked through his stock, leaving afterwards. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | I'm not interested.= |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''TBA'' |
| | }} |
| | }} |
| | Havi then entered the large tunnel in front of him, encountering a projection of Hel in an open space further along. |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | First encounter= |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''Leave, lest I make a monument of your bones.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I granted you this realm, child, but I will unmake it if you deny me Baldr.'' |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''You gave me a barren world filled with the dishonored and other undesirables. I gave them purpose.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''What purpose? An afterlife of constant death?'' |
| | The projection approached a brazier near a grand gateway decorated with golden [[runes]]. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''No, a new kind of life, one free from the fear of death. All who serve me shall have their rebirth.'' |
| | As the shadow disappeared, the brazier lit in a blueish flame, which gave form to either a [[Bálsvín|fiery]] or an [[Íssvín|icy]] [[Wild boar|boar]]. The creature jumped into the snowy arena, preparing to attack the High One. |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Havi prevails= |
| | After a fierce fight, Havi defeated the beast. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I have lost all appetite for boar.'' |
| | After that, he approached the gate, which opened in a golden light, granting him passage to the brutal region of Døkkerland. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi is defeated= |
| | The beast overpowered Havi, killing him. In the following moment, Havi found himself in the [[Memory Corridor]]. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''I cannot train my pets if you are too weak to play.'' |
| | Weakened, the High One dropped on his knees, while various wooden roots reached for him and covered Havi in their embrace, returning him to Odin's Camp. |
| | }} |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Second encounter= |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''Why have you returned, Old One?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Why do you not face me, Queen of the Shamed? Or better yet, give me back my son and I shall leave you in peace.'' |
| | The projection landed near Havi. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''I can shape dead flesh into new life, summon an army with a whisper. What makes you think you still have power over me?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Then why would you not show your true self? What is it you fear?'' |
| | Hel's shadow levitated to a tunnel entrance, where it dissapeared, unveiling either a [[wolf]] of [[Bálulfr|fire]] or [[Íssulfr|ice]]. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''My fear is beyond your imagining. Your fear, however, is [[Extended Family|well known]] among the dead.'' |
| | The wolf walked outside of the tunnel, howling to the sky, then launching itself into the arena and attacking Havi. |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Havi prevails= |
| | After overcoming his fear and defeating the beast, the High One thought to himself. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Far from my first wolf, and it will not be my last.'' |
| | He then walked to the great gate again and passed through it. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi is defeated= |
| | The beast overpowered Havi, killing him. In the following moment, Havi found himself in the Memory Corridor. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''TBA'' |
| | Weakened, the High One dropped on his knees, while various wooden roots reached for him and covered Havi in their embrace, returning him to Odin's Camp. |
| | }} |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Third encounter= |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''Leave, lest I make a monument of your bones.'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Like your dead, I will keep coming back, Learning, growing stronger until I take back what is mine.'' |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''You know nothing of my dead. Not all I do is driven by war. But quite a lot is.'' |
| | Suddenly, Bálsvín or Íssvín appeared behind him in blue flames, launching itself at him. Havi noticed it, dodging in time, and beggining to attack the animal. |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Havi prevails= |
| | Eventually, Havi killed the creature, entering the door thereafter. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi is defeated= |
| | The beast overpowered Havi, killing him. In the following moment, Havi found himself in the Memory Corridor. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''I cannot train my pets if you are too weak to play.'' |
| | Weakened, the High One dropped on his knees, while various wooden roots reached for him and covered Havi in their embrace, returning him to Odin's Camp. |
| | }} |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fourth encounter= |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''Why have you returned, Old One?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''You think me afraid of your creations? I have had nightmares more terrifying.'' |
| | He walked to the gateway to face the shadow, while Hel conjured Bálulfr or Íssulfr again, behind him. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''What an interesting thought. If one can harvest memories, could one not plant a dream?'' |
| | Havi turned to face the wolf. |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Havi prevails= |
| | Eventually, Havi killed the creature again, passing through the door thereafter. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi is defeated= |
| | The beast overpowered Havi, killing him. In the following moment, Havi found himself in the Memory Corridor. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''TBA'' |
| | Weakened, the High One dropped on his knees, while various wooden roots reached for him and covered Havi in their embrace, returning him to Odin's Camp. |
| | }} |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Subsequent encounters= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Bálsvín or Íssvín= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Bálulfr or Íssulfr= |
| | }} |
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| | |-|Crossing Døkkerland= |
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| | First run= |
| | Havi entered Døkkerland, the industrial centre of Niflheimr, where the Muspels serving the Queen of the realm oppressed the Dwarven miners in their weakened state. At some point, he climbed an unfinished wall which possessed a dwarven style, finding a war table with a letter laying on it. |
| | :'''TBA'''<br>''TBA'' |
| | He then leapt to the area below, causing a distant horn to be blown, which prompted the lava pits in the area to starting filling. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Better hury. This place grows hotter.'' |
| | In the following area, Havi discovered a trail of scaffoldings and ladders which leaded to a small plateau illuminated by small braziers in the skull-carved active volcano nearby, where another chest protected by one of Hel's ilusions was located. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''The air appears to shimmer here. Much in the way it does when the ''jötunn'' weave their illusions.'' |
| | He continued to climb and traverse the lava-filled chasms of the mountain, using two lifts to reach its utmost point, overlooking the entire region. There, between two rocky thornes, the illusion was undone, with Havi performing a Leap of Faith to leaf pile next to the now accessible chest. The High One opened it, finding another note from Hel and the [[Dwarven Defender]] outfit in its interior. |
| | :'''Well Done'''<br>''A small token to express my appreciation of the defining traits of Døkkerland: industriousness and perseverance.<br><br>- Hel'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Impressive attire! I shall add it to my wardrobe.'' |
| | He then used a nearby zip line to descend to the next area. In one of the following encounters, Havi spotted a Helchief. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''That looks like a warrior of rank. Perhaps he carries some prize on his person.'' |
| | The All-Father killed the Muspel captain, claiming his reward. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Subsequent runs= |
| | }} |
| | Eventually, after crossing through the entire region, he reached [[Gardhr Nárjarls]], the residence of one of Hel's lackeys, [[Hjalmgunnar]]. |
| | *'''Hjalmgunnar:''' ''All-Father!'' |
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| | First encounter= |
| | A four-armed fire giant carrying an orb at his back and dripping lava appeared behind him, with a smoldering scythe in his possession. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Be thou one of Hel's experiments gone awry? What shameful crime could have earned so twisted a fate?'' |
| | *'''Hjalmgunnar:''' ''It's not the [[Nornir]], but you and that bitch [[Brunhild]] who made me thus!'' |
| | He approached a clueless Havi. |
| | *'''Hjalmgunnar:''' ''Have you betrayed so many Goths, Oath-Breaker, that you no longer recognize their king?'' |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''Hjalmgunnar? Why has Hel raised you as this grotesque monstruosity?'' |
| | *'''Hjalmgunnar:''' ''Ha-hargh! I rebuilt myself from abandoned appendages and discarded flesh. A labor of loathing, fuelled by vengeance and driven by hate.'' |
| | The two entered a fight. When injured enough by Havi, the giant casted a circle with his scythe on the ground, awakening his fiery orb, turning out to be an eye, to invoke several fire beams to aid him on the fight. |
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| | Havi prevails= |
| | Havi wins the confrontation against the vengeful creature. |
| | *'''Havi:''' ''I would feel worse about Hjalmgunnar if he was not such a ''bacraut'' (asshole).'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Havi is defeated= |
| | The monster overpowered Havi, killing him. In the following moment, Havi found himself in the Memory Corridor. |
| | *'''Hel:''' ''Hjalmgunnar has got his revenge.'' |
| | Weakened, the High One dropped on his knees, while various wooden roots reached for him and covered Havi in their embrace, returning him to Odin's Camp. |
| | }} |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Second encounter= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Third encounter= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fourth encounter= |
| | }} |
| | Once again, Havi approached the gateway that followed and entered the pestilent realm of [[Nidheim]]. |
| | |-|In the Bowels of Nidheim= |
| | |-|Returning to the Roots= |
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| | Ending 1= |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Ending 2= |
| | }} |
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