Baldr

Bright, beautiful, beloved Baldr, the favorite son of Odin and Frigg. None are as loved as much as he, and not just for his beauty: he’s known to be the most cheerful and kind of all Gods. Bold, brave, and handsome, this fair-skinned, blue-eyed God radiates a soft glow when he smiles. So loved was he that Frigg collected oaths of every creature and plant to prevent them from harming her son.

He once became distraught when nightmares of his own death in Ragnarok plagued his mind, yet allowed the Gods to throw things at him to ease their minds and prove he would always be impenetrable. Loki took advantage of this and convinced the blind God Höðr to shoot an arrow of mistletoe — the only plant that Frigg passed by. Baldr died due to Loki’s trickery, and he then became trapped in Helheim to keep Hel company until the end of time.

When Baldr’s brother, Hermod, asked Hel for his release, she demanded that every creature weep for Baldr. Every creature but a Jötunn named Þökk, rumored to have been Loki in disguise, did so — Þökk refused and Baldr remained in Helheim. He got out once the deception was revealed, but he worries Loki will try again. Even Surtr, Fenrir, Hel, Hadi, Skoll, and Jormungand cried for Baldr when they thought him dead.

In modern times, Baldr is still handsome. He dresses impeccably, but modestly, for clothes do not make the man. He is often found helping those who are less fortunate — sometimes in an orphanage or on the streets feeding the homeless. He is a passionate and caring lover and is very meticulous about his own appearance. Baldr is not always a peaceful being. His agility and strength are at the peak — and he will resort to violence on a case-by-case basis. He expects his Scions to be equally passionate — in every role they choose. They find that Baldr is very much invested in their lives and seeks to guard his own. He sometimes forgets limitations, and thus his Scions must endure his constant guiding hand.