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Njörðr formed the tribe of the Vanir on the world of Vanaheim. This tribe is known for their magical abilities and affinity for nature magic. Njörðr remains the high king of the Vanir to this day.
Valkyries are a group of warrior disir. They watch over battlefields and decide who should die and who should live. They carry half of those who die to Valhalla and the other half to Fólkvangr. They reside on both Asgard and Vanaheim and serve under many gods, most famously Odin and Freyja. They are mostly absent from Alfheim, however.
While they are most well known for their interactions with dead warriors, they also have many interactions with living ones. On occasion, a valkyrie may take a special interest in one particular warrior. They form a bond with their chosen warrior that is so strong and close that the valkyrie can feel what their warrior feels. A valkyrie that enters this bond is called a hamingja. This relationship frequently turns romantic in nature.
Valkyries are part of the Vanir, and are typically female. They are born with wings on their backs and are capable of shapeshifting. They most often take the forms of ravens or swans, birds deeply associated with the valkyries. As a result, they are sometimes called 'swan maidens.'
