SELECTING A GOD HOUSE

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selecting a god house.

❧ welcome to asgard. The very first thing you will be told upon entry to the game is that your life magic does not belong here within Yggdrasil. As magic spills forth from the well of the World Tree to create your world, it changes from one pinprick of magic to the next as it travels along the branches, allowing for the wide breadth of creation that is the multiverse. No two worlds are the same, but in that manner, your world is also dramatically different from this one. The magic here is pure, unfiltered, and as the gods discovered with the arrival of the first Wanderers, it is incompatible with the transmuted magic within you. In order to protect you - and in association, the fragile sprouts of your world - the gods are offering to tether your soul to theirs, thereby lending a solid lifeline for you to exist safely within this realm until they can discover the means to return you to your home. There is, however, one important thing to note. The gods cannot tether their soul to someone that does not belong within their domain. That means you must share in common some core personality traits or beliefs, something that aligns your cause with theirs. This does not need to be a perfect fit for the ideal representation of that domain either; there are positive and negative ways for anything to manifest in a person, and the domains cover the broad spectrum of possibility for their particular themes. For example, both incredibly smart characters and unfortunately less so characters could fall under the domain of Knowledge, with the understanding that one is an excess and the other is a deficit. The idea is to find a defining trait about your character's personality and/or motivations, and then determine which domain would most closely apply. There's a lot of wiggle room here, so as long as you can come up with those core traits, we can help you figure out a god house! You may also find there is more than one god whose domain you might fall within, which is why the gods are offering you the chance to choose for yourself. To bind two souls together is no small thing, and they would have you make this decision knowingly. Your life here within Asgard may have a profound effect on the growth of the World Tree, so you might want to tether yourself to a god you favor. But time is of the essence. You must make your choice immediately upon waking in Asgard, so the gods will be making themselves available for you to meet them, ask questions, and make the bond in person. Characters that refuse to select a god will be claimed by one whose domain they might fall into; please notify the mods beforehand if you intend to go this route. ❧ to forging new bonds. After you have selected a god to bond with, you are henceforth considered as belonging to that god's house, and the grey crystal in your bracelet will begin to glow faintly with the color of your chosen god. You will be invited to live within their district in the god-created residences, referred to as quite simply the "god houses"; the districts and their housing units will vary in size and appearance, as the gods saw fit to represent their domains on earth in different ways. You will also be granted a fragment of your god's power, in order to protect yourself during the tumultuous time Yggdrasil is facing. These powers will be chosen OOCly, but they will manifest "randomly" ICly. But before any of that is possible, first you have to meet the gods! Below are brief summaries of the gods and their different domains. You will be required to list at least two god houses your character might belong to on your application, along with a short justification for how they are relevant to your character and which one they will choose to join. Our monthly intro event will (hypothetically) always be the initial greeting of the gods to the Wanderers, so you will be selecting a god in-game. After acceptance to the game, you will need to respond to your god's corresponding housing and power pages below. Each page will go into greater detail about how they work, so please read them carefully and ask if you have any questions! god houses ❧ god powers ❧ meet the gods. There are two immortal races in Yggdrasil: the giants and the gods. Where the giants represent the Mother's body, the gods represent the Mother's spirit, and as such are more emotional and logic based creatures. Each of them has a very distinct personality, oftentimes reflective of the domains over which they rule. They will have varying reactions to you and any questions you might have, as well as differing opinions over the presence of the Wanderers overall. You'll have to interact with them to find those juicy details, but for now, here are brief descriptions of their domains for you to consider. To find more details, visit the pages above. asgardswisdom ODIN ❧ God of Knowledge and Wisdom Characters may fall into this god house if they pride themselves on their intellectual prowess, or if their lack of education has determined the course of their life. Perhaps they are one to carefully study and research a situation before taking action, or perhaps they are brash enough to leap in headfirst without a second thought. Whether they manipulate information to domineer over others or devote their entire lives to sharing knowledge with the world, those of Odin's house are keenly aware of how the development of the mind can influence their reality. color code: gold, #db9d45 asgardspoet NJORD ❧ God of Poetry and Secrecy Characters may fall into this god house if they use artful language to cloud the meaning of their words, or if they enjoy spinning songs and stories of their own making. Perhaps they are one that highly values their privacy and keeps things close to their chest, or perhaps they are the absolute worst friend to spill a secret to. Whether they lie and deceive to get their way in the world or strive to share their impassioned writing with others, those of Njord's house know the power of language to shape hearts and minds. color code: navy blue, #56718a asgardsartist SKADI ❧ Goddess of Art and Tradition Characters may fall into this god house if they feel consumed by a creative passion that exists beyond them, or if they could never possibly hope to bring the image in their mind's eye to life. Perhaps they are one to violently reject that which deviates from their ideal, or perhaps they would damn tradition in favor of taking new risks. Whether they are a perfectionist to the point of obsession or wildly untamed in executing their artistic vision, those of Skadi's house behold the world's beauty with their own eyes. color code: orange, #ff7851 asgardsheart SIGYN ❧ Goddess of Harvest and Kindness Characters may fall into this god house if they have a boundless compassion for all lifeforms, or if they only extend courtesy so far as it will benefit them. Perhaps they are one to patiently nurture a life they wish to see thrive, or perhaps they would hoard their wealth over those less fortunate. Whether they view the land before them as theirs for the taking or always seek to leave a place better than they found it, those of Sigyn's house share the mercurial complexities of nature. color code: olive green, #ceb853 asgardsguide TYR ❧ God of Courage and Diplomacy Characters may fall into this god house if they are daring enough to take risks in the name of progress, or if they might never find it in them to stand tall against the unknown. Perhaps they are one to use charm and wit to placate with a smile, or perhaps they would balk at the idea of making peace with an enemy. Whether they are a silver-tongued peacekeeper or a master of manipulating others into following their will, those of Tyr's house navigate through company and solitude in stride. color code: crimson, #c41414 asgardsloyalty HEIMDALL ❧ God of Loyalty and Vigilance Characters may fall into this god house if they are devoted soldiers ready to give their life for their beliefs, or if they have only ever known loyalty to themselves. Perhaps they are one to carefully oversee the safety of their loved ones, or perhaps they would look the other way in the face of another's tragedy. Whether they are the most stalwart of friends or choose to stand alone against the world, those of Heimdall's house stand firmly by their unwavering beliefs. color code: purple, #b26993 asgardstactics MIMIR ❧ God of Philosophy and Strategy Characters may fall into this god house if they are masters of pulling multiple strings at once, or if they are terrible at making plans ahead of time. Perhaps they are one to contemplate the ethical implications of making a decision, or perhaps they never spare a second thought to their actions. Whether they are a cautious navigators of the known and unknown world or making it all up as they go, those of Mimir's house find their own way of operating through the world's machinations. color code: dusk, #7c7a93 asgardsflight HONIR ❧ God of Travel and Whimsy Character may fall into this god house if they feel a wanderlust in their spirit that draws them to exploration, or if they have never cared for anywhere else in the world but their home. Perhaps they are one to bring light and energy into every room they enter, or perhaps chasing their fleeting fancies has left others to suffer without them. Whether they are fond of flitting from one interest to the next or must be coerced into trying anything outside their norm, those of Honir's house follow a path in life that might only make sense to them. color code: rouge, #c53161 asgardsmother FRIGG ❧ Goddess of Fertility and Maternal Love Characters may fall into this god house if they treasure their family and loved ones above all else, or if they have never felt the tender care of a loving mother. Perhaps they are one to violently strike out at that which threatens their security, or perhaps they pride themselves on nurturing and restoring life. Whether they would fight to the death for their children or have no inclination towards curating future generations, those of Frigg's house give their heart to that which they consider worthy. color code: mint green, #76956d

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