Warriors Three

The Warriors Three are a team of elite Asgardian warriors, composed of some of the best warriors of Asgard.
== History ==
=== Formation ===
When Volstagg, Fandral and Hogun met and became good friends, they decided to form the Warriors Three, protecting the people of Asgard from whatever threat came their way. The Warriors Three would join Thor, Lady Sif and Loki during their visits to Earth in the 11th century, where they witnessed the Norse people worship them as gods due to his abilities.
=== Thor's Coronation ===
: "Remember, we are the Warriors Three."
: ―Fandral to Hogun[src]
The Warriors Three attended Thor's coronation to become the King of Asgard. Fandral teased Volstagg about his hunger, with Volstagg jokingly threatening to hit him. Hogun remained silent despite Fandral's teasing, as Sif challenged Fandral to keep quiet.
When the ceremony began, the Warriors Three took their places besides Odin, as they watched Thor make his entrance. When Thor reached the throne, he looked over to his friends, who proudly looked to the soon-to-be King. However, the ceremony was disrupted when Frost Giants infiltrated the weapons vault, stopping Thor from becoming King.
The Warriors Three and Sif found Thor in the dining hall, enraged by the interruption to becoming King. Thor then decided that they should go to Jotunheim to get revenge for their attack. The Warriors Three attempted to defuse Thor, but he convinced them to accompany him, reflecting on what he has done for them in the past.
=== Attack on Jotunheim ===
: "The Warriors Three fight together."
: ―Hogun[src]
Along with Thor, Loki and Lady Sif, the Warriors Three prepared to head to Jotunheim collected their weapons and discussing getting past Heimdall. After traveling down the Rainbow Bridge, Heimdall allowed them to pass, transporting them to Jotunheim.
Upon arriving in Jotunheim, the Asgardians came across the Frost Giants, and a battle ensued. The Warriors Three managed to defeat multiple Frost Giants, however, there were too many of them, as they proceeded to get surrounded by oncoming hordes. During the fight, Fandral was severely injured by getting impaled, so the Volstagg and Hogun went to save him. Realizing that they were outmatched, they decided to retreat, but Thor insisted on staying to fight.
The battle was ultimately ended when Odin arrived from the Bifrost Bridge, although a war between him and Laufey had now been started. All of the Asgardians then returned to Asgard, and Odin ordered them to take Fandral to the healing room while he spoke with Thor, and exiled him to Earth.
=== Thor's Banishment ===
: "We must find Thor.""It's treason.""To hell with treason, it's suicide."
: ―Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg[src]
The Warriors Three were informed of Thor's banishment as they healed and rested from the recent fight. Along with Lady Sif and Loki, they all discussed Odin's actions, and how he came to know where they were, which Loki revealed he informed a guard before they left, to their shock. They attempted to convince Loki to change Odin's mind, but he refused, leading to Hogun to suspect him being a traitor as mentioned by Laufey.
Seeking to speak with Odin about Thor's banishment, the Warriors Three and Sif were shocked to discover Loki sitting on the throne due to his father falling into the Odinsleep. With Loki acting as King of Asgard, they kneeled before him and pleaded that he end Thor's banishment. However, the new King refused, much to their irritation, although they accepted his orders to avoid angering Loki and left.
Concerned over the fate of Asgard and their friend, the Warriors Three and Sif discussed what they're next move should be. Hogun suggested that they find Thor and bring him back, although the other Warriors believed it to be incredibly risky. Volstagg stopped their discussion, believing Heimdall could be watching, only to be proven correct when a guard informed them to meet with the Gatekeeper.
Meeting Heimdall in Himinbjorg, the Gatekeeper addressed their desire to defy Loki's commands and bring Thor back to Asgard, which they admitted to. However, to their surprise, Heimdall allowed them to execute their plan, although not actually open the Bifrost Bridge for them. However, the Bifrost was activated and the Warriors Three and Sif were transported to the location Thor was sent to on Earth.
Upon their arrival, Hogun immediately spotted a nearby town and headed towards it while Volstagg and Fandral discussed how to track Thor, unaware of Hogun's discovery. Sif then alerted the two of the town, so they all then made their way. When the Asgardians reached the town, they received many strange looks from the locals due to their armor and weapons, including two S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who reported them.
After searching the town, they soon found Thor inside a building and joyfully greeted their friend. When the entered, Volstagg introduced themselves to Thor's human friends, who were amazed by their presence. Thor then told them that they should not have come, believing his father to be dead, but they revealed that he was still alive, and that Loki had lied to him.
=== Battle of Puente Antiguo ===
: "Keep it distracted."
: ―Sif to the Warriors Three[src]
Suddenly, they all noticed the Destroyer's arrival out in the desert, which they understood Loki had sent to kill them. The Warriors Three were eager to engage in the battle, although Thor informed them he was unable to help fight. As the others helped with the evacuation, the Warriors Three and Lady Sif approached the Destroyer.
Sif asked the Warriors Three to keep the Destroyer distracted, so Fandral and Hogun threw Volstagg at it, only for him to be knocked away. Fandral and Hogun went to rescue Volstagg as Sif attacked the Destroyer, although it was not effective and fired upon them. When the Warriors Three went to rescue Sif, they were then blasted away, crashing into a building.
Seeing that they were outmatched, Thor ordered the Warriors Three to retreat back to Asgard to stop Loki, so they began to leave with Sif and the Humans. However, they noticed Thor confront the Destroyer, so they stopped and watched as it killed Thor. At that moment, Mjølnir flew to Thor, reviving him, allowing him to defeat the Destroyer, to their delight.
Having become worthy and regained his abilities, Thor informed his allies that they needed to go to the Bifrost site to return to Asgard and stop Loki. After Thor flew away with Jane Foster to the site, The Warriors Three were driven to the site in Foster's van. When they arrived at the site, after some delay, Heimdall opened the Bifrost Bridge, and the Asgardians were returned to Asgard.
When they entered Himinbjorg, they found Heimdall in a weakened state, so the Warriors Three took him to the healing room as Thor dealt with Loki. With Odin having awoken from his Odinsleep and reclaimed the throne of Asgard, the Warriors Three, and Sif attended a celebration for Thor's return. During the celebration, the Warriors Three told the guests of their battle against the Destroyer and jesting with each other.
== Trivia ==
* While the Warriors Three do exist in the comics, they have no basis in Norse Mythology.
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