Freyr
Legacy Name: Ubba

Name: Freyr
God of: Fertility, Peace, Good Weather, Prosperity, Horses
Aliases: Alfwalda, Árguð, Ballriði, Bani Belja, Belja dólgr, Blótgoð svía, Fégjafa, Folkvaldi goða, Fróði, Ingunar-Freyr, Ǫflugr Atriði, Son Njarðar, Svía goð, Vanaguð, Vananið, Vanr, Vaningi, Veraldargoð, Yngvi, Yngvifreyr
Race: Vanir and Aesir
Gender: Male
Alignment: Lawful Good
Age: Ancient, but appears to be in his late twenties
Sexuality: Straight
Halls: (in Alfheim)
Magical Items: Skíðblaðnir(a ship known for its ability to sail without wind, and it could be folded up and carried in a pouch when not in use)

Freyr was born to Njord and Nerthus in Vanaheim. Like his parents, he shared a womb with his twin sister Freyja, who was born minutes after he was. Life was golden in Vanaheim. He grew up learning magic as all Vanir did, and was quite adept at it, particularly light magic. And he had a knack for growing things, as his mother did.

Freyr was quite popular among the female Vanir, renowned for his size and skill, something he liked to practice feverrently and frequently with thralls and free-women alike. He knew his sister would sometimes watch in secret, which further increased his enjoyment of it. However, when she began courting, Freyr was over-protective of her.

Then one night while their parents were away and it was storming outside, Freyja snuck into his bed, just as she had when they were very little. After that night, he could think of none other than Freyja, much to the dismay of the other Vanir women who could no longer vie for Freyr’s attentions. The two were inseparable, constantly finding ways to sneak off together to have their dalliances.

Their proclivities did not remain secret for long, as Njord and Nerthus found out. It was common for Vanir to marry siblings, as Njord and Nerthus had done, and their parents before them. So Freyr and Freyja married, and soon they were with child. They expected it to be twins, as it seemed hereditary. However, they had a solitary child… a girl, who they named Zisa.

As was also common amongst the Vanir, Freyr took many lovers on the side, as did Freyja. Now that she was his wife, he was less possessive and protective over her. She had her freedoms, as he had his.

One day, after Freyja had been away for many weeks, she returned home with troubling tales of another tribe of deities, the Aesir. She had gone to them and read their prophecy for gold. Then upon finding out the mortals in Midgard gave them offerings and tribute, she pointed out that the Vanir were just as powerful and worthy of such devotion. The Aesir did not feel that way, and tried to kill her. Not once, or even twice, but three times they attempted to burn her alive. She finally escaped and returned home.

Freyr was livid, and demanded retribution for what had been done to his wife. And so the Vanir went to war with the Aesir. It was a long and bloody battle that lasted several centuries. Finally the leaders came together to put an end to the war.

Njord, leader of the Vanir, said they would accept nothing less than half of the offerings. Odin, leader of the Aesir, thought long and hard on it, then proposed that Freyja marry him and he would give her half of the slain dead that came to his hall. Immediately Freyr jumped up in protest, followed shortly thereafter by Njord. They would not give the Aesir Freyja after how they had treated her when she went to them disguised at Heid.

Much to Freyr’s dismay, however, Freyja placed herself between the two tribes and said she would marry Odin if she got first pick of the slain dead. To this, he agreed, but said she must first divorce her brother as the Aesir did not allow marriage between siblings. Freyr’s heart sank as Freyja agreed to the terms.

He swallowed his pride, however, and stood firm, stating that he would not let her go alone after how they treated her. How could he trust they would not harm her again? Odin swore an oath, but also agreed to let Freyr come with.

Nerthus did not want to let her children go alone, and so she convinced Njord to go with as well. In return, the Aesir also needed to send two of their own to the Vanir. The Aesir agreed and sent Mimir and Hoenir.

The Aesir were true to their oaths, no harm ever befell Freyja, Njord or Freyr. In fact, they were celebrated when they arrived in Asgard. Njord was given a great hall by the sea, and Freyr was compensated for the loss of his wife with Alfheim, realm of the elves. And, as promised, they were given offerings and tribute by the people of Midgard, who greatly loved them and prayed to them frequently.

Freyr wasted no time building a great hall for himself in Alfheim. The elves Skirnir, Byggvir, and Beyla were among the first to serve him there. Still despite all of this, and despite the fact that he had his pick of women in Alfheim, Asgard, and Midgard whenever he wanted, Freyr felt an aching hole in his gut.

One day, while Odin was away, Freyr sat on Hlithskjalf, the Allfather’s great throne that let him see out over all 9 realms. First he looked to Vanaheim to make sure his mother was alright, and she was. Then he looked out over Jotunheim where he noticed a beautiful house owned by the sea giant Gymir into which a gorgeous young woman entered. He became infatuated by her.

Odin returned, and Freyr could no longer sit on Hlithskjalf. He began to brood, missing the sight of the beautiful Jotunn, who’s name he learned was Gerdr. Njord asked why his son would not eat nor drink, why was he so sad, but Freyr could not admit that he had sat on the Allfather’s throne, and so would not say. Finally Skirnir, his servant, was able to extract the information from Freyr.

Skirnir promised to go to Gerdr and woo her into Freyr’s arms, but requested two things from Freyr. First was a horse that could go through the magical ring of fire that surrounded Gymir’s home, and second was Freyr’s magical sword that fought on it’s own. Freyr immediately agreed, thinking of nothing but Gerdr’s soft lips upon his own.

True to his word, Skirnir returned to tell Freyr that Gerdr would marry him in 9 days time. Impatience gnawed at Freyr as he waited the long days. But finally, in Barri, he was able to lay eyes upon her wondrous beauty in person. The two were wed in that beautiful forest, and their consummation resulted in child immediately.

Many say it was a mistake for Freyr to have given up his magical sword for a wife, that he will have need of it some day. But Freyr didn’t care, he already had Skíðblaðnir, a magical ship that could fold up to fit in his pocket and could sail without wind. What was the loss of another magical item when he could have his heart's desire?

Indeed, that sword could have come in useful when he fought the Jotunn Beli, but Freyr instead slayed him with a stag’s antler. Yet still, Ragnarok looms on the horizon. Will the loss of his magical sword be his downfall?

Extravert or Introvert: Extravert
Optimist or Pessimist: Optimist
General Traits: Energetic, Dreamy, Creative, Idealist, Pleasure-seeker, Curious, Perceptive, Versatile, Communicative, Enthusiastic, Easy-going, Good-natured, Disillusioned, Avoidant, People-pleasing, Overly accommodating, Strong need for affirmation
Mannerisms:Expressive facial expressions, Casual and comfortable posture, Bright and engaging eye contact, Unique personal style
Habits: Gives his stuff away to others often unless it's sentimental, Gardening with his wife, Cannot follow a routine or structure
Pet Peeves: Being deprived, being trapped in pain, Violence
Ruled by Heart or Mind: Heart
Motivated by: Freedom, Experiencing joy and excitement
Life Motto: Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Parents: Njord and Nerthus
Siblings: Freyja(twin sister)
Spouse: Freyja(while in Vanaheim), Gerðr
Other Lovers: Many, but notably: Saga, Sol
Children: Zisa(by Freyja), Fjölnir(by Gerðr)
Nieces: Hnoss and Gersemi(bu Freyja and Odin)
Pets: Gullinborsti(a golden boar)

Odin, Loki, Frigg, Tyr, Heimdall, Thor, Vidar, Bragi, Idunn, Skadi, Hel, Eir, Hermodr, Ullr, Fulla, Sif, Sigyn, Baldr, Hodr, Nanna, Magni, Modi, Thrud, Jord, Ran, Nott, Mani

Heathen, Norse, Ingrid

Story by Asa, heavily inspired by Norse Mythology
Background by Asa
Picture AI art by Pinterest

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