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Characters Norse mythology

ODIN ( Allfather, The One-Eyed Wanderer, Raven God, God of the Hanged)

Physical Appearance:

Height: Tall and imposing, though slightly hunched with age, exuding an aura of ancient power.

Build: Lean but strong, with the sinewy toughness of a warrior who has endured countless battles.

Hair: Long, iron-gray or white, often wild and unkempt.

Beard: Thick, flowing, and untamed, matching his hair in color.

Face: Deeply lined with wisdom and hardship, one eye missing (see below).

Eyes: One-eyed—left socket hollow or covered by a patch, right eye piercing, dark, and knowing.

Skin: Pale, weathered, with scars from battles and sacrifices.

Clothing & Armor:

Cloak: A heavy, dark blue or gray traveling cloak, sometimes tattered, woven with faint runes.

Tunic/Robes: Simple but sturdy, layered for warmth, often belted at the waist.

Boots: Worn leather, stained from long journeys.

Helmet: Rarely wears one.

Weapons & Artifacts:

Gungnir – His spear, unbreakable and deadly accurate, carved with runes that ensure it never misses its target.

Draupnir – A golden arm ring that multiplies itself every nine nights.

Accessories & Symbols:

Wide-Brimmed Hat – When traveling incognito, he wears a low-drawn hat or hood to hide his missing eye.

Runes & Staff – Often carries a wooden rune-carved staff for magic and divination.

Ravens: Huginn (Thought) and Muninn (Memory) – Two large, black ravens that perch on his shoulders, whispering secrets from across the world.

Wolves: Geri and Freki – Two massive wolves that accompany him.

Other Features:

Posture: Leans slightly on his spear like a traveler but radiates authority when standing straight.

Voice: Deep, gravelly, and commanding, with an edge of weariness.

Aura: The air around him feels heavy with knowledge—storms and whispers follow him.

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THOR ( Thunderer, Björn, Midgard's Protector

Physical Appearance:

Height: Towering (over 7 feet), broad-shouldered.

Build: Massive muscles, thick limbs, built for raw strength.

Hair: Wild, fiery red (sometimes depicted as blond), often windswept.

Beard: Thick, unkempt, matching his hair in color.

Eyes: Fierce, bright blue or gray.

Skin: Fair but weather-beaten, scarred from battles.

Clothing & Armor:

Tunic/Cloak: Sturdy wool or leather, practical for battle, often belted.

Gauntlets (Járngreipr): Iron gloves needed to wield Mjölnir.

Belt (Megingjörð): Doubles his strength when buckled.

Boots: Heavy, travel-worn, sometimes armored.

Weapons & Artifacts:

Mjölnir: Short-handled hammer, unbreakable, returns when thrown, causes lightning.

Staff (Gríðarvölr): Occasionally used as a backup weapon.

Chariot: Pulled by two giant goats (Tanngrisnir & Tanngnjóstr), which he can eat and resurrect.

Accessories & Symbols:

Goats: Tanngrisnir ("Teeth-Barer") & Tanngnjóstr ("Teeth-Grinder") – Pull his chariot, provide food.

Whetstone Fragment: Lodged in his skull (from a duel with Hrungnir).

Drinking Horn (Útgarða-Loki's Challenge): Linked to his failed attempt to drain the ocean.

Behavioral Traits:

Voice: Booming, loud laughter, quick to anger (but just as quick to forgive).

Aura: Smells of ozone, storms follow his movements.

Posture: Stands like a boulder—unyielding, always ready for a fight.

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