Grimnir's Book

Published August 3 2021

Last Updated April 28 2022

Grimnir’s Book is a collection of the stories of Grimnir the Bard.  These can be unlocked after clearing the quest from Ragnarok Chapter 1 [Episode 10] Bard Grimnir.

Once unlocked Grimnir’s Book can be accessed only from the Ragnarok world map, via the hat and lute icon on the far left side.

At the top of the screen upon entering Grimnir’s Book, there are five colored scrolls.  Under each scroll the following records are available.  Each record unlocks as a player progresses through the Ragnarok storyline.

* **Purple: The World, Yggdrasil**
	+ Human Realm, Midgard
		- Midgard is the name for the land of the Humans
		- Yggdrasil is the expansive world which consists of other worlds, including Midgard
		- Many smaller kingdoms exist within Midgard
	+ Realm of Giants and Demons, Jotunheim
		- Everyone fears the beings of Jotunheim.
		- Jotunheim’s history is riddled with stories of merclinessness and violence
		- Jotunheim’s legends speak of a conflict with the gods of Asgard
	+ The Great World Tree, Yggdrasil
		- Yggdrasil is also known as the World Tree
		- Yggdrasil is not just a world but also a great tree at the center of all worlds
* **Beige: Midgard**
	+ Chosen Warrior, Berserker
		- Berserkers are widely revered by the fighters of Midgard
		- Berserkers are warriors chosen by the omnipotent Odin, the leader of the gods of Asgard
		- Berserkers have been blessed with the protection of Odin, and therefore possess a strong mind and body immune to all pain
		- What berserkers desperately desire is an honorable death
	+ Fimbulwinter
		- There has been a harsh winter in Midgard for three years
		- Midgard was once a beautiful place of diverse landscapes
		- The reason for why the winter has come is unknown, which makes many people worry and wonder if it is a winter of ill omen (the end of the world and extinction)
	+ The Priest
		- Priests hold great authority in Midgard
		- Many people in Midgard worship Odin and the gods of Asgard, which has made the priests who serve those gods quite the authority figures
		- A priest in Odinism is especially powerful - not even the kings of great countries can oppose them at will
		- Priests’ beliefs have surprised the boundaries of individual kingdoms
	+ Xantenburg, the Kingdom of the Hero King
		- Hero King Siegfried slayed a dragon and founded Xantenburg
		- Often referred to as a Country of Heroes
	+ Hero King Siegfried's Sword, Gram
		- Gram was the legendary sword used to defeat the Evil Dragon, Fafnir
		- Gram was forged by a Dvergr blacksmith, one of the dwarves living in Nidavellir
		- Dvergr dwarves have incredible craftsmanship and have created many incredible things
	+ Isenstein vs. Xantenburg
		- Among the kingdoms in Midgard, Isenstein most closely rivals Xantenburg in power
		- Isenstein is a kingdom with a rich legacy, with top notch economy and military
		- Isenstein's royal family cares about its people, making it a model for many other nations
		- Isenstein and Xantenburg have been at war during the three-year winter
	+ Brunhild of Isenstein
		- Brunhild has been ruling over Isenstein since the death of her husband, Gunnar
		- Brunhild is as intelligent as she is beautiful, and involves herself with everything in Istenstein
		- She is incredibly kind to her people but terrifying to Xantenburg
		- Rumors have been spread that Brunhild is a heaven-sent goddess due to her beauty and combat skills
	+ Ymir's Wall
		- Ymir's Wall is a wall bordering two worlds (Jotunnheim and Migdard)
		- Ymir's Wall is the edge of the world which Humans can see with their own eyes
	+ Odinism and Faith
		- Odin, the most powerful of gods, should have the largest following. However, Humans don't believe in someone just because they can see them.
		- Odin is believed by many to be the greatest god, but there are also many who worship Thor, the god of combat
		- The abundance of gods in Midgard has created many faiths. Each Human values different gods. Some regions even worship a goddess whose beauty enchants all.
* **Red: Gods and Asgard**
	+ Trickster God Loki
		- Loki has a knack for pulling pranks and performing trickery
		- Even though he is a god of Asgard, Loki is also known to be from Jotunheim
		- Rumors of the Demons of Jotunheim readying an attack against Midgard has fueled hate
		- Many know the stories of Loki’s fickle, irresponsible, and rash behaviors
		- Loki is at the center of rumors regarding Jotunheim
	+ Omnipotent God Odin
		- Odin is an omnipotent god, and the leader of the gods of Asgard
		- Odin is a god of war, as well as a god of magic and wisdom
		- There are many legends about Odin, including thrilling and uproariously funny stories, but also a great many that would terrify the common listener
		- There is a legend that speaks of Odin sacrificing one of his eyes to drink from the well of wisdom
		- In most stories and paintings that have been passed down, Odin is depicted with a missing eye
		- Odin enjoys traveling through Yggdrasil in disguise and is not easily recognizable
	+ Thor, the God of Thunder
		- Thor is the God of Combat, and is known to be a righteous and courageous god
		- Warriors worship Thor as a guardian deity
		- The thunderstorms Thor summons also bring rain, transforming arid lands into fertile soil
		- Farmers worship Thor as the God of Agriculture
	+ Golden Apples of Idun
		- Gods of Asgard weren't originally immortal, so they preserved their youth by eating the Golden Apples that were managed by the goddess Idun
		- One day, Loki told Idun of a "wonderful apple tree" and asked her to compare its fruits to the Golden Apples
		- Idun left Asgard without giving it much thought, but in truth she'd been tricked
		- She was captured by the Giants, due to Loki's scheme involving a foolish pact with the Giants
		- In order to get Idun back, Loki borrowed from Freyja a garment that could turn him into a hawk, and he snuck in the Castle of Giants
		- Carrying both Idun and the Golden Apples, Loki escaped through a window in the castle and returned to Asgard
	+ Odin's Warriors, Valkyries
		- Valkyries are the goddesses of protection who fly over battlefields, leading the souls of heroes to Valhalla
		- Valkyries are mystical warriors working under Odin's orders to find the souls of brave warriors to take to Valhalla
		- Valhalla is the place that all warriors want to find at the end of their lives
		- Since Valkyries are tasked with guiding souls to Valhalla, they are viewed as sacred
		- One legend says the auroras above the Northernmost Plains comes from the white gleam of the Valkyries' shining armor
	+ Tyr, the God of War
		- Tyr is the god of swords, war, law, and combat
		- Tyr represents justice and courage
		- He is quite influential in Midgard, and the last three years were his time to shine due to the frequent wars
* **Blue: Legends of the World**
	+ Valhalla, the Hall of Warriors
		- Warriors in Midgard do not fear death in combat, for they consider it to be honorable; any other death is pointless, and they fear it
		- Only those who lost their lives courageously may be granted entry into the hall of warriors, Valhalla
		- Valhalla is the final destination of all honorable warriors
	+ The Prophets
		- The people of Midgard have great faith in the power of prophecy
		- Every village in Midgard is home to a fortune teller, and large cities are home to dimples where gods speak through the oracles
		- The words of the gods, and those of powerful prophets, are credible prophecies, and they spread far and wide
		- The harsh three-year-long winter was widely known to have been foretold in prophecies
	+ Ymir, the First Giant
		- Ymir was born from a droplet created by the cold of Niflheim and the heat of Muspelheim
		- Ymir grew up drinking the milk of Audumbla, a cow that was born along with him
		- According to stories passed down, Ymir was killed by Odin and his brothers
		- After killing Ymir, Odin used his body to create this world
	+ Legend of the Hero King and the Evil Dragon
		- Evil Dragon Fafnir was originally a Human, but his greed for wealth blinded him and led him to kill his brothers
		- After killing his brothers, Fafnir transformed into a dragon to protect his treasures
		- It is known whether this transformation was a curse or his own doing
		- Siegried hid himself in a ditch. When Fafnir passed by him, Siegfried thrust his sword. In doing so, he was covered in Fafnir's blood and became immortal.
	+ Giant Hunter Skadi
		- Skadi is known as the greatest hunter among Giants. She is nimble, despite being a Giant, and she possesses incredible archery skills.
		- Skadi learned many of her techniques from her father, who was also a hunter, and was able to rise to a position of authority.
		- Skadi's life goal is to make the gods of Asgard pay for the death of her father, Thiazi. The cause of his death is not remembered, but it's said that his soul is sealed away in a Golden Apple.
		- Some people suspect there was something going between Idun and Thiazi but it is unknown.
	+ With Winter Comes...
		- The long winter displaced Demonic Beasts from their homes, which caused them to appear in inhabited areas.
		- Even the most legendary Demonic Beasts were also affected by the winter and showed up in Midgard.
		- Nidhoggr protests the springs of Hvergelmir by swallowing intruders and sending them to a void.
		- Skoll and Hati chase the sun and moon to bring darkness to this world with an eclipse.
	+ Legend of Hymir
	+ Hymir is a Giant who has made frequent contact with gods, primarily making bets with one another
	+ The legend of Hymir's fishing bet against Thor is especially famous, as they bet to see who could catch a bigger fish for breakfast and while it's not known who won the bet, it's said that Thor caught a giant sea serpent
	+ A horn caused Hymir to lose his mind and become a very angry Giant for unknown reasons
* **Green: scheduled to unlock in a future update**

As records are collected more in-depth stories are unlocked, with rewards (diamonds) granted for the first time each is read.  When new records are available, there is a red exclamation point next to the scroll.  The alert disappears once the record has been read.  Records can be revisited at any time after claiming the reward.