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Mythos Atlas

The Bestiary

Norse Mythological Creatures

6 creatures from the Norse Pantheon in the atlas, listed from most to least dangerous by the atlas's own rating.

  • Fenrir

    Lyngvi (The Island of Heather)

    A monstrous wolf, son of Loki and Angrboda. Foretold to kill Odin during Ragnarok, he is bound by the magical ribbon Gleipnir until the end times.

    Danger 10/10
  • Jormungandr

    The Ocean Surrounding Midgard

    The World Serpent, child of Loki, so massive it encircles Midgard and grasps its own tail. Destined to battle Thor at Ragnarok, where they will slay each other.

    Danger 10/10
  • Kraken

    The Northern Seas

    A colossal sea monster capable of dragging entire ships to the ocean depths. Its body is so vast it was often mistaken for an island by unwary sailors.

    Danger 9/10
  • Nidhogg

    Nastrond (beneath Yggdrasil)

    A dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree. It feeds on the corpses of the dishonorable dead and represents destruction and decay in the cosmic order.

    Danger 8/10
  • Draugr

    Burial Mounds

    Undead warriors who guard their burial mounds and treasure with supernatural strength. They possess dark magic and can increase their size, bringing death to any who disturb their rest.

    Danger 6/10
  • Sleipnir

    Asgard

    The eight-legged horse of Odin, born from Loki in mare form and the stallion Svadilfari. The fastest horse in existence, capable of traveling between the nine realms.

    Danger 3/10

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