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The Outer Plane of Asgard

by Håvard

The Major Norse Realms: Svartalfheim, Swergheim, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Asgard, Muspelheim, Niflheim, Helheim, Alfheim, Midgard, Bifrost, Yggrdrasil
The Planes of Mystara: Plane of Fire, Plane of Air, Plane of Earth, Plane of Water, The Inner Planes, The Outer Planes, The Plane of Fairie, Limbo

(Hermann Burghart - Walhalla - Entwurf zu Das Rheingold 1878)

Asgard (Outer Plane of)
Note: This is my interpretation of Mystara's Outer Plane of Asgard as introduced in Gaz7: The Northern Reaches.

Asgard is the home plane of the Immortal Odin and many of the Norse Immortals.

 
Planar Statistics

• Sphere: Thought
• Size: Continent

SPECIAL EFFECTS

• Any creature on Asgard wakes up each morning at full HP recovered, unless they were killed.
• Creatures slain in combat while in Asgard may risk being turned into Einherjar under the control of the DM before they can be ressurrected.
• Clerics, Druids and Paladins following any of the Norse Immortals regain their spells at morning and noon

Geographical Features
The landscape of Asgard is similar to that of the Northern Reaches with massive mountaintops, pristine lakes and green fields. Within this realm you find estates with massive mansions made from silver and gold have been constructed. Surrounding most of these estates is a stone wall that is 40 feet thick and 80 ft high. Several gates lead from the massive walls and into the surrounding countryside. A road leading from one of these gates leads to Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge which connects Asgard to many other realms

 
GLADSHEIM - THE HALLS OF THE IMMORTALS
At the center of Asgard, Odin constructed a walled city on top of the Idarvoll. At its the center of this city, we find the dwellings of many of the Immortals of the Northmen.

• Glitner — In this estate, you can find pillars of bright gold and the roof is inlaid with silver. Forseti holds court here.
• Fensalir — The mansion of Frigga (Ordana), found in Asgard. The doors of this Hall leads to Ordana's Home Plane.
• Valaskialf — Odin’s hall in Asgard has a roof of silver. Within this hall, you can find Odin's throne, Hlidskialf . From here, Odin is able to
• Valhalla — The “Hall of the Slain” is where the souls of the greatest heroes dwell. These souls are the Einheriar, who will fight the giants at Ragnarok. Einheriar who are killed on Asgard are resurrected here each day. From the outside, Valhalla appears as a large and very impressive hall. The shield is made from shields built on a structure of spears. Due to magic, the interior is even more spaceous with dining space and logding for several hundred thousand men. 540 doors allow the Einheriar to enter and leave the building from any direction.
• Breidablik — Balder's Beauiful hall is known the “Broad Splendor.” No evil is welcome here.
• Folkvang ( “The Field of Folk) - This is Freyja's estate in Asgard. It appears as a great field. At the center, stands Freyja's great hall, Sessrumnir. This hall exists both on Asgard and on Vanaheim at the same time.

THRUDHEIM
From the outside, this estate looks like another region of Asgard. However, upon crossing the borders to Thrudheim, visitors have entered a separate pocket plane which is the home plane of Thor. Violent storms, floods, and landslides and landslides are common here. Within this region, the most notable building is Bilskirnir.

• Bilskirnir — Thor’s hall.

HIMINBJORG - The CLIFFS OF HEAVEN
“Cliffs of Heaven,” the massive and beautiful hall of Heimdall, found next to the entryway of Bifrost into Gladsheim. Himinbjorg is one of the very few Aesir halls found outside Asgard’s walls.

• Heimdall's Tower
• Entrance to Bifrost

PLAINS OF IDA
The great field between the Cliffs of Heaven and the Halls of the Immortals.

 
LAKE AMSVARTNIR
This lake is found outside Gladsheim. Lyngvi island can be found in the middle of the lake. In a cave here, the Fenris Wolf is kept in chains. Saliva from the wolf's mouth forms the river Von which flows into the lake.

GRASSLANDS OF VIDI
This is a land of tall grass and saplings. Here Vidar keeps his hall and stables.

PLAIN OF VIGRID
This green field lies outside the Halls of the Immortals.Surrounded by forests, this field is shaped like a circle. Every day Einjerjar meet here to do battle. At Ragnarok,the final battle between gods, men, monsters, and giants will be fought here. It is counted among the famous planar battle arenas of the Mystara Multiverse.

YDALIR GROVE
This forest is home to Ullr, the patron of archery. The yew wood found here makes superior bows.

IDUNN's Grove
This is where Idunn keeps her magical apple tree.

• Idunn's Tree of Life. An apple from this tree works like a Potion of Longevity, but the apples spoil if they are removed from the Plane.

Denizens

• Immortals: Many Immortals reside on this plane and others come to visit to build alliances or ask for favours. Go here for an overview of the Norse Immortals and their alternate identities.
• Humans: Most of the humans found here have a culture and appearance similar to that of the people of the Northern Reaches.
• Elves: Elves from the Outer Plane of Alfheim are often found on Asgard. Many are in the service of Freyj, Freyja or other Immortals
• Dwarves: Dwarves are a frequent sight on this plane. Most come from Swergheim. Some major clans from Swergheim are indebted to the rulers of Asgard, although not all dwarves are happy about this arrangement.
• Fairies
• Einherjar: Einerjar are the reincarnated souls of slain heroes. Most reside within Valhalla, but some instead are found in Freyja's realm in Vanaheim. Stats for Einherjar.
• Valkyries: These female warrior spirits collect Einherjar souls for Odin. Freyja also has her own Valkyries.

Treasures of Asgard

• Idunn's Apples
• Draupnir
• Suttungr's Mead
• Cloak of Shapechanging
• Gungnir: Odin's Spear
• Mjolnir: Thor's Hammer
• Thor's Gauntlets
• Thor's Belt of Giant Strength

 
 
Monsters
Many creatures live in Asgard. Normal and giant animals are common here. Many are kept as farm animals by the Immortals, allowing them to provide fabulous feasts.

• Animal, tame (normal and giant): Many of these beasts are used as farm animals or pets by the Immortals and their servitors. Including, but not limited to Animal Herd (Sheep, cattle, Aurochs), horses, Giant Bees,
• Animal, Wild (normal and giant): Many beasts are found in the wild that the Asgardians like going hunting for. Examples include, Board (Normal and Giant), Giant Ferret, Giant Weasel, Giant Shrew, Giant Eagle
• Animal, Prehistoric: Wooly Mamoth, Wooly Rhino, Grangeri, Giant Sloth
• Stag, Giant: Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór are known as the four stags of Yggdrasil. Offspring from these deer can be found in the wilds of Asgard
• Raven & Crow, Giant/Normal: Many such creatures fly in and out of Gladsheim. Some bring messages to the Immortals from across the multiverse.
• Wolf & Dire wolf: Wolves are rare in Asgard and generally viewed with suspicion. Odin is known to keep two wolves, Geri and Freik, at his home. The Fenris Wolf is also said to be held chained in cave on the island at Lake Amsvatnir
• Pegasi: The Valkyres use these fabulous winged horses as mounts.
• Tiger, Ebony: A version of this creature exists here, but they appear as huge black furred Lynxes.

Gates to Elsewhere
TBD

 
Additional Reading:

• Gaz7 the Northern Reaches
• Gaz5 The Elves of Alfheim
• PC 1 Tall Tales of the Wee Folk
• Wrath of the Immortals
• Dragon #90

More thoughts on this later.