Asgardian Royal Family

The Asgardian Royal Family is the ruling dynasty of Asgard.
== History ==
=== Early History ===
: "A wise king never seeks out war. But he must always be ready for it."
: ―Odin[src]
During the reigns of its early kings, Asgard earned a reputation as the keeper of the peace within the Nine Realms. Odin and his wife Frigga gave birth to their child, Thor.
In 965 A.D., the Frost Giants of Jotunheim led by Laufey invaded Midgard, prompting the Asgardian Royal Family to react. King Odin led the Einherjar on Midgard and defeated the Frost Giants during the Battle of Tønsberg, driving the Frost Giants back to Jotunheim. After signing a peace treaty and seizing the Casket of Ancient Winters from his enemies, Odin discovered Laufey's abandoned son, Loki, and adopted him, bringing another member to the Asgardian Royal Family with hope that he could help cementing the peace between the Asgardians and the Jotuns. Loki's origins were kept a secret to everyone, with only Odin and Frigga knowing the truth about it.
=== Two Princes for a Throne ===
: "Why have you done this?""To prove to Father that I am a worthy son! When he wakes, I will have saved his life. I will have destroyed that race of monsters. And I will be true heir to the throne!"
: ―Thor and Loki[src]
As Thor and Loki had both grown into accomplished adults and Odin successfully maintained peace in the Nine Realms, the Allfather decided to resign from his position and to appoint Thor as the new leader of the Asgardian Royal Family and King of Asgard. However, during Thor's coronation, Frost Giants infiltrated the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf in an attempt to steal the Casket of Ancient Winters. In retaliation, Thor decided to attack Jotunheim without his father's consent. Odin eventually came to Jotunheim himself to end the conflict, but Laufey refused to forgive the offence, thus starting a new conflict between Asgard and Jotunheim. As punishment, Odin banished Thor to Midgard.
The Asgardian Royal Family was further weakened when Loki angrily confronted his father about his origins he had ultimately found about. Exhausted, Odin fell into the Odinsleep. As Queen Frigga refused to leave his side, Loki became the new head of the Asgardian Royal Family and acting King of Asgard. Unbeknownst to everyone, Loki intended to let Laufey invade Asgard and try to kill Odin so that Loki could slay him and use the power of the Bifrost Bridge to obliterate Jotunheim and exterminate the Frost Giants, proving that he was worthy as King of Asgard. However, his plans were countered by Thor who had returned from Midgard. Disavowed by his adoptive father, Loki left Asgard.
== Members ==
=== Current Members ===
* Thor Odinson
* Frigga
* Odin: 
=== Former Members ===
* Loki: Loki was the former Prince of Asgard and former king, he is the son of Laufey, adoptive son of Odin and Frigga, adoptive younger brother to Thor. He was known as the "God of Mischief" because of his personality, actions and his ability to use sorcery that he gets from his adoptive mother. Loki always craved for power and his desire to rule both the Asgardians and the Humans led him in conflict with various opponents, the most notable being his own adoptive brother Thor.
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