Einherjar

The Einherjar are a group of Asgardian warriors that serve as the army of Asgard and are the warrior-class of its society. They are tasked with protecting Asgard and quelling conflicts within the Nine Realms.
== History ==
=== Origins ===
As the kingdom of Asgard grew in influence, it became the peacekeeper of the Nine Realms, with the Einherjar expected to police conflicts not only in their own realm, but in the others as well, preventing any one realm from threatening another's natural order.
==== Asgard-Jotunheim War ====
: "Humanity would not face this threat alone. Our armies drove the Frost Giants back into the heart of their own world."
: ―Odin[src]
In 965 A.D. an army of Frost Giants from the realm Jotunheim invaded Tønsberg, Norway, in an attempt to subjugate Midgard (Earth) and plunge it into a new ice age using the Casket of Ancient Winters. However, they were opposed by Odin, an amassed army of Einherjar warriors. After a pitched war by Odin's army, they drove the Frost Giants back into the heart of Jotunheim and took the Casket, forcing the Frost Giants into a peace agreement.
== Equipment ==
Einherjar soldiers are prestigious warriors whose uniforms consist of ornate protective armor, including a chest plate with a high neck guard or collar, shoulder guards, gauntlets, boots, and a distinctive, ornate helmet. Their armor is also complemented by a fabric cape.
The Einherjar carry a variety of weapons. Most commonly, they use spears, some of which are double-tipped, for fighting enemies and keeping them at a distance, and a short sword for close-range combat. Additionally, the Einherjar carry ornate, gold-colored shields to provide protection against enemy attacks. These shields provide a small amount of protection against energy-based weapons.
== Relationships ==
=== Allies ===
* Asgardian Royal Family
** Odin - King
** Frigga
** Thor - Prince
* Asgardians
** Heimdall
** Sif
** Warriors Three
*** Fandral
*** Volstagg
*** Hogun
=== Enemies ===
* Frost Giants
** Laufey
* Loki ? - Former King
== Appearances ==
In chronological order:
* Thor (flashback)
* Thor
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