The great planet where the Norse gods lived was called Yggdrasil, a gigantic planet where a massive tree grew.
This planet is colossal, much larger than the sun in our planetary system. On the tree, on its branches, were various areas called worlds or realms. The connection between each of these worlds was made through bridges called Bifrost, which took the form of rainbows and were supervised by a single god named Heimdall.
The worlds that make up this planet are:
- Asgard: The main realm of Yggdrasil, located at the top of the great tree. Here stood the grand Palace of Valhalla, where Odin resided and ruled. The gods born in this realm were called Æsir. It was a land filled with vast gardens and mountains, covered in a light mist like that seen in high places.
- Vanaheim: Adjacent to Asgard, on the right side, lies this realm, which was composed of beautiful gardens with varying amounts of flowers and fruits, as well as extensive forests. The gods here are called Vanir, and it is ruled by the goddess Freyja in a palace called Fólkvangr.
- Álfheimr: Adjacent to Asgard, on the left side, this gigantic realm rises on the branches of the great tree. It is composed of numerous forests and cliffs overlooking rushing rivers. This part of the world is also known for the lights that constantly illuminate the sky, with beautiful auroras borealis visible even in daylight. The light elves reside here, serving as warriors for Odin's army. Freyr governs this realm.
- Midgard: Below the three aforementioned realms, a gigantic portal opens, allowing the gods to descend to Earth. This portal was constructed with the enormous skull of a giant called Ymir, and atop it are four statues of dwarves pointing to each cardinal direction. The path is paved with several columns of enormous rocks with magical runes drawn on them. Within the great skull, there is a magical circle where the Bifrost bridge connects this planet to the human world. In this region, the goddess Sol and the god Máni also have their abode.
- Jotunheimr: Adjacent to Midgard, on the left side, lies a vast expanse of mountains, valleys, and lakes. This is the realm of the giants or jotun. The capital of this realm is called Utgard and is ruled by Mimir, an ancient Æsir who was decapitated, with only his head remaining. In the center of this capital lies the most important treasure of Yggdrasil, the Well of Wisdom. However, few have been able to drink from this well. Odin, to drink from it, had to hang himself for over nine days and survive, so it requires sufficient icor to achieve such a feat.
- Nidavllir: To the right of Midgard, another mountainous realm rises. However, unlike Jotunheimr, the mountains are so dense that the inhabitants live in caverns formed by these ranges. Countless minerals are extracted from this realm, and skilled dwarves who forge weapons reside here.
- Svartalfheim: Below the tree, on the left side, this dark realm rises. It is a realm where darkness and mist shroud the surroundings. Dark elves live in this realm, where they have erected several stone steles in their ancient kingdom. The dark elves are also used as warriors for Odin's army, although they are not as loyal to Asgard as the light elves.
- Muspelheim: To the right of Svartalfheim, a set of fire and lava caverns open up in the roots of Yggdrasil. Fire giants inhabit this realm and are commanded by the jotun Surtr, one of Loki's commanders.
- Niflheim: In the lowest part of Yggdrasil's roots, a massive icy portal rises. In front of this abominable structure, a horrendous dragon known as Nidhoggr guards the premises. The entire territory is covered in ice and mist, making navigation through these lands very difficult. Crossing the portal, people enter Hel, a realm ruled by Loki's daughter of the same name, where murderers and criminals are punished day after day. Hel is actually located in a dimension called Sheol, where various hells from different pantheons reside.
This complex planet is the world where the gods of the Norse pantheon reside. However, due to the current situation facing the Scandinavian divine realm, the Bifrost bridge located in Midgard and leading to Denmark had been closed. Only the god Heimdall had authorization to allow entry and exit through that bridge.
—And yes... am I going to Earth?— Thor wondered. —I would disobey my father's orders, but it would ensure that Loki is captured. Moreover, if I have to fight those bastards from Lel, I will do it too!— Thor continued pondering these ideas in his mind.
—But that hound Heimdall would never let me leave here without my father's permission. How can I deceive him? He might have already heard me, with his keen hearing!— Thor continued thinking as he paced back and forth.
—No, I must find my father, no matter what— Thor concluded with determination.
Thor then returned to the throne room, and to his surprise, the Valkyries were not there, but Heimdall was, leaning on a sword that he held with both hands and was plunged into the ground.
—Yes, Thor, I heard what you were planning to do. That's why I dismissed the Valkyries and positioned myself between the door to Father and you— the god said.
Heimdall was pale-skinned like snow, his hair was equally a nearly white-brown color, only his violet eyes and golden teeth contrasted with his ghostly figure. He wore a golden helmet with a rooster's head on it. He was covered in a long blue tunic and wore a cloak of red and black feathers.
—Attacking the Valkyries is an offense to our father, Thor— the emotionless god said.
—Then, with your keen hearing, tell me, is my father behind that door?— Thor asked.
—I don't know. There are several dimensional walls behind that door, which even prevent my hearing from functioning— the pale god replied.
—And isn't that suspicious?— the god of thunder asked.
—Perhaps, but my job is to protect this precinct, and the only way you could enter is over my dead body. Thor, do you plan to rebel against our father just for a poor devil trying to make a name for himself on Earth?— Heimdall responded.
Thor took a combat stance.
—Ful-kompna vorn— said the pale god.
—As you know, Thor, my technique 'Ful-kompna vorn' or 'Perfect Defense' allows me to perceive any attack and stop it. At the same time, you won't be able to take a single step forward, or I will destroy you with a shockwave. If you wish to die, go ahead— the god mentioned as his motionless body turned the color of platinum.
—It's late, and I must go see my wife and children— the god of thunder said as he turned around.
—An excellent decision, Thor— the pale god replied at the same time he released his technique.
—But this won't end here. I'm sure there is someone or something behind that door, and it's not my father— Thor thought as he withdrew to his chambers.