Ásgarðr

Ásgarðr (Realm of the Gods) is the magnificent home world of the pantheon of Gods known as the Æsir. It is the fourth in the spectrum of the Nine Worlds in Norse Mythology and borders to Vanaheimr and Manneheim.

The realm is believed to exist on the top of an impenetrable mountain range in the middle of Miðgarðr.

Ásgarðr's ruler is Óðinn, perhaps the most famous of the Norse Gods, also known as the all-father.

The castle of Ásgarðr, with its famous guild hall Valhöll, lies in there, among a vast number of other golden and awe-inspiring structures.

The most holy place in Ásgarðr is Urðarbrunnr, located where one of the three roots of Yggdrasill emerges. The Gods often hold their councils at this sacred location. Urðarbrunnr is also where the Nornir, the goddesses of destiny, make their home.

Ásgarðr is connected to the outside world through the rainbow bridge known as Bifröst, which is guarded day and night by Heimdallr, the ever vigilant guardian of the Gods.