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King Halfdanur hinn Svarti (Halfdanur the Black)

Halfdanur the Black was King of Vestfold and father of King Haraldur Halfdansson the Einkonungur. When he died in 860 N.Y., an election was held in Haugar at an assembly called the Haugathing to elect a new king. The nobles of Vestfold elected King Ragnvaldur hinn Heidhumhaeri (Ragnvaldur the Mountain-High) rather than Halfdanur's 10-year-old son, Haraldur, but the boy seized power anyway with the help of his uncle Guthormur Sigurdharson of Upplond (brother of Halfdanur the Black's wife, Ragnhildur Sigurdhardottir of Upplond).

**Appears In:** *The Tale of Halfdanur the Black*

**Source:** Based on the historical Halfdanr Svarti, father of the historical king who unified Norway, Haraldr Finehair.
Daudha-gydhja

A **daudha-gydhja** (plural *daudha-gydhjur*) is literally a "death-priestess" - a woman specifically trained in the rites and ceremonies of death and burial. She knows something of medicine and healing, to potentially bring the dying back from the brink if it is not their time, but also to ease the passage of those fated to die into the next world. A **daudha-gydhja** may also serve as an executioner, rendering capital punishment to those found worthy of death, whether through poison or more brutal means. Symbolically, a **daudha-gydhja** serves as a mortal equivalent of a valkyrja, a "chooser-of-the-slain" who decides who lives and who dies.

She is not really a servant of a particular god or goddess, but rather serves all the Aesir and Vanir in opposing Hel, who claims the dishonored dead (and potentially those who fail to receive proper rites), and Ran, who claims those lost at sea and drowned.

For followers of the Aesir, she normally practices the cremation of the dead, and for followers of the Vanir, she normally practices inhumation of the dead (whether in graves or in burial mounds - *vide haugar*), but both practices are acceptable, and she takes circumstances into account in planning her funeral rites.

According to the traditions of Midhgardhur, only a woman may become a **daudha-gydhja**. It is one of the very few truly "gendered" positions in Northern society, which is otherwise extremely egalitarian in the North. While only women are initiated, precluding men from serving, initiation is available to *all* women who seek it, including transgender women (per the story "Wolfsbane").

*Daudha-gydhjur* appear in the Tales From Midhgardhur stories "Angels of Death" (Volume II) and "Wolfsbane" (Volume III).

**Source:** The idea for the **daudhja-gydhja** came from the famous account of Ibn Fadlan among the Rus. He recounts a royal funeral among the Viking Rus, and writes of a special death-priestess called "the Angel of Death" who oversees such funerals. To my knowledge, the existence of an "Angel of Death" who oversees funeral rites is not attested in any other historical source, but the idea provokes a powerful fascination. The "Angel of Death" priestess played a major role in Michael Crichton's *Eaters of the Dead* (which was based on the Ibn Fadlan account) and the movie *The Thirteenth Warrior* (itself based on *Eaters of the Dead*), and has entered mainstream accounts and depictions of how Viking Age people lived and died. Angel of Death is a playable character class in some Viking-themed fantasy RPGs (like *Fate of the Norns: Ragnarok*). The concept and image is a powerful one, and so I wanted to find a way to incorporate that into the Midhgardhur stories.
Agyrtualinn

**WARNING: Potential Spoilers Below!**

**Name:**Agyrtualinn

**Nickname:**The Doom of Smjol

**Cultural Background:**Dragon

**Born:**Unknown, but in ages long past.

**Parents:**Unknown

**Mate:**Agyrtualinn has had many mates over the centuries, producing dozens of offspring, but none match the raw power of their sire.

**Appears In:** First appearance in *The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper* (June 2015). Also appears in the short story *Courtship* in *Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I* (story first published February 2016).

**Source:** Created by Colin Anders Brodd

An ancient, colossal, fire-breathing dragon who has long held some sort of strange alliance with King Haraldur and Queen Gydha.
PAL Academy

Story Summary: School reopens as usual after summer vacation. Ash, a first year student in the High School Division returns to another school year with his four friends (I think we all know who they are).

All Ash wanted is to have a normal school life, but with his new looks (which made him even more popular with the girls), his status as the most popular boy in school, the new Student Council President, the class monitor, captain of many clubs, and part of the PAL Anonymous that helps with various problems the students of PAL Academy may face, his life is anything but normal.

The High School version of PAL, it is sure to keep everyone entertained with the various school situations students may face every day in the point of view from the most popular students. Like many others however, they face everyday school problems and the struggle to cope with their school life in addition to their extra curricular, as they hoped to join the Hunter's Association. The story can be found here.

As of current, it has been rewritten and renamed to H&H Academy
Upplond

Upplond (plural) - The "Up-lands", usually found with a definite article (i.e. "the Upplond" rather than simply "Upplond"), a highland area of south central Noregur often claimed by multiple petty kingdoms at once before the unification of Noregur under King Haraldur Halfdansson the Einkonungur. The region has a bit of reputation as a wild, lawless area where wolves and bandits threaten the weak, and worse things (like evil giants) roam the heights.

**Mentioned In:** "The Harp of the Sisters" in *Tales From Midhgardhur*

**Source:** Roughly based on historical Upplǫnd in Norway.
Jotnar

The **Jotnarr** (singular **Jotunn**) are the "Lords of Ice and Fire", primal elemental giants who are the deities of wild, elemental forces hostile to human and *landvaettir* life. The term is used fairly interchangeably for giants and the wicked gods of those giants, which is just the way the giant-folk like it - with humans conflating terrible mortal giants with invincible gods who cannot be challenged by mortals.

The god Thorr of the Aesir is especially known for his hostility to **Jotnar** (both mortal and divine giants), and his great prowess at giant-slaying. Thus, Thorr is especially hated by the **Jotnar.**
Rorvik

**Rorvik** is a small fishing and farming village at the southern tip of the island kingdom of Sjaelland. The villagers are mostly of the Danir nation (like most of the folk of Sjaelland), although the alderman, Anlaf, is half Ethelling by birth. The name of the village is said to derive from words meaning "Reed Bay".

The Aesir are honored in **Rorvik**, but the Vanir are loved, since they provide the fertility of nature that is the life of the village. Njordhur is invoked by the fishermen, and Freyur and Freyja bless the farms, flocks, and hunters. There is said to be an old cult of the Jotnar among the villagers as well, that would appease the Lords of Ice and Fire to avert their wrath, but such terrible gods are forbidden.

The village is a very old piece of the lore of Midhgardhur, but does not appear much in the Tales From Midhgardhur stories before "Spring Sacrifice" (in Volume III).

**Source:** At this point, the author honestly cannot remember what the original basis for Rorvik was. It was in place as a starting point for an RPG campaign ("Heroes of Midhgardhur") set originally in Sjaelland by November of 2011, but when and how the village was originally conceived has been forgotten.
Gylla of Kaupangur

Gylla was a wicked serving wench at the Green Anchor Inn of Kaupangur who was occasionally prostituted to guests by Arngrimur of Kaupangur, the inkeeper. She was encouraged to rob and occasionally murder guests as well, and was a sociopathic serial killer. When she was finally slain (in an attempt to murder and rob a guest at the inn named Gunni Hallason), she was condemned to Hel's Hall. How long she remained in that awful place is unknown, but she eventually came to the attention of Hel herself, who made her into a Dark Valkyrie in service to Hel. She was sent back to Midhgardhur in the body and identity of Gydha Eiriksdottir, the future Queen Gydha Eiriksdottir (the Dark Valkyrie).

**Appears In:** "Dark Valkyrie" (*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I*)

**Source:** Created by Colin Anders Brodd
Aegir

**Aegir** and his wife Ranare divine beings of the Jotnar who, while not actively hostile to the Aesir and Vanir, are not particularly close friends of the gods either. Aegir is the god of the elemental sea - god of storms and tempests, surging waves and crushing depths. His wife **Ran** is the goddess of those who drown at sea.

In Midhgardhur, **Aegir** is said to be a parallel to Father Dagon of the Lovecraftian Mythos, while **Ran** corresponds to Mother Hydra. Like those beings, Aegir and Ran seem to be patrons of Deep Ones (a Deep One is called a Djupur in Midhgardhur) and hybrids of humans and *Djupir*.
Sverdhkottur

The **sverdhkottur** (plural **sverdhkettir**), or "sword-cat", is the Thjodhiskmal name for the creature known more commonly in English as the "sabre-toothed tiger" - an animal long extinct in our world, and all but extinct in Midhgardhur, though the species is still known to be extant there. The **sverdhkettir** are known to be a highly cunning, intelligent predator, and when their territory conflicts with that of humans, one or the other must generally perish (hence their rarity even in Midhgardhur). However, on rare occasion, such creatures have bonded with a human or *landvaettur* as a companion. Such a sverdhkottur companion is never truly tame, but has simply adopted the human or landwight as part of their family.

**Appears in:** "The Gaeludyr" in *Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I*

**Source:** Paleontology
Mitnare

> "*Vamos ver do que você tem medo…*"
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**Mitnare**é um timoriano natural de Anur Timor. Teve sua primeira aparição em Dia do medo, de *Omni Heroes*.

## História

Há aproximadamente dois mil anos, Mitnare foi preso em um boneco mágico e enterrado em Anur Transyl. Ele só se libertaria de novo se alguém inserisse na esfera no coração do boneco uma grande quantidade de medo. Foi o que Zs'Skayr fez em Dia do medo. Atualmente, ele se tornou um servo de Zs'Skayr, seguindo-o e ajudando-o em seu plano.

## Aparência

Mitnare tem a aparência comum de qualquer timoriano: assemelha-se a um gnomo de jardim, com um chapéu pontudo com listras cinzas e pretas. Usa um casaco roxo e calças roxas mas em um tom mais claro presa por um cinto e sapatos pontudos. Tem a pele roxa bem clara e dentes amarelos e pontudos. Seu boneco tem a exata aparência dele.

## Personalidade

Mitnare é extremamente maléfico e leal a Zs'Skayr.

## Habilidades

### Materialização astral

Como mostrado em Dia do medo, Mitnare pode entrar na mente de suas vítimas e materializar na realidade o pior medo dela, podendo controlá-los. A base para que o medo materializado possa continuar existindo é que a sua vítima continue tendo pavor dele. Portanto, o medo deixa de existir quando a vítima enfrenta ele.

### Tentáculos

Mitnare possui tentáculos em suas costas.

### Flutuação

Mitnare é capaz de flutuar pequenas alturas com base no solo, isto é, precisa ter alguma base para flutuar no máximo dois metros.

## Aparições

* Dia do medo;
* Altruísmo.
Calibrax

**Calibrax** was the enchanted sword associated in Prytanian myth with the legendary King Urtur, who used the magical blade to unite the folk of Prytania against both the Seaxnas who were invading from foreign shores and the forces among their tribes that threatened to tear their civilization asunder.

Legend holds that **Calibrax** was forged in ancient times from star-metal that fell from the sky (some sort of meteoric iron and other strange materials blended into an odd alloy). It was forged with the help of fairy people (including the elven priestess known as The Lady of the Lake), and so was clearly not true iron.

It was once wielded by a Prytanian-Norrani noble remembered as Macsen (Maximus), who bore it from the island in a failed attempt to seize the Norrani Imperium. It was recovered centuries later by the druidic magician known as Myrddyn, and brought back to Prytania to be wielded by Uthyr, the prince that Myrddyn hoped to make High King of all Prytania. When Uthyr failed and died, he plunged **Calibrax** into a boulder, declaring that none could draw it forth but the High King. Thus it became known that whoever could draw the sword from the stone would be fated become High King of Prytania.

Myrddyn had Uthyr's son Urtur (later King Urtur) raised in secret until he could draw forth **Calibrax** and rule as High King of Prytania. As long as King Urtur bore **Calibrax**, he seemed invincible in battle. It is told that at least once, he abused its power and the sword broke, and had to be returned to The Lady of the Lake to be repaired. Once repaired, The Lady of the Lake returned **Calibrax** to King Urtur, who bore the blade for the rest of his life.

As King Urtur lay dying on his final battlefield, he commanded that **Calibrax** be returned to The Lady of the Lake, to be kept safe against the day when the enchanted blade would be needed for the defense of Prytania once again.

**Appears in:** "Old Blood, Bright Fire" (in *Tales from Midhgardhur, Volume I*)

**Source:** Based on the legend of the sword Excalibur from Arthurian Mythology
Covers and Images

Some covers and images created for Midhgardhur include:

*The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy*

Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I*

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume II*

*The Tale of Halfdanur the Black* (Kindle Edition)

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I* (Audible Audiobook)

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume II* (Audible Audiobook)

*The Tale of Halfdanur the Black* (Audible Audiobook)

General:
Anachain Wikia

## Welcome to the Anachain Wikia

This is a hub for all information on Anachain, a user-built world and setting for Pathfinder. Here we will keep all information and session logs that would have serious impact within the world.

## Description

Anachain is a cool place where frog men hang out and read about cryptic pantheons!

The rest is all coming soon.

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Volldres

Volldres - A small district of the Upplond near Gudhbrandsdalur. The mortal version of Queen Gydha Eiriksdottir (the Dark Valkyrie) was fostered by a Jarl there.

**Mentioned in:** "Dark Valkyrie" and "Courtship" in *Tales From Midhgardhur*

**Source:** Roughly based upon historical Valdres (etymologically V*ölldres*) in Norway - According to Wikipedia: "The name is from the Old Norse stem words *völlr* (a mountainous plain) and *dres* (a cleaved road to be ridden on by a horse)"
Shiki Kurobane/Relationships & Affiliation

## Affiliation

**Dragon Duo**- Shiki was the male half of the Dragon Duo and was the so-called dominant member of the duo, though he always saw Amethyst as an equal despite her clear inferiority in terms of abilities and talent. He was the one who usually dictated their activities which usually benefited others, allowing them to be seen as a legend in the region. Their goal is to protecting the region from dangers and from people who target their resources.

**Hunter's Association-** Shiki was the Head of the Blacklist Department. He had contributed enough to earn the title of a Three Star Hunter.
Silver Lotus

Silver Lotus - A flowering plant native to Palnorra from which is derived a highly addictive and dangerous drug that may be used in a variety of ways (e.g. added to food or drink, eaten, powdered and inhaled, smoked, etc.). This narcotic is fairly rare outside of decadent Palnorra, and in the North addiction to this substance is restricted almost entirely to travelers who have spent time in the southlands.
"Works and Days"

The title is stolen from the Ancient Greek poet, Hesiod, but this is not a didactic poem of farming lore! This is a sort of "works cited" page listing the various tales set in Midhgardhur:

## Novels

*Asa Oathkeeper Among the Giants* - forthcoming!

*The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy*

*Ormsbani: A Midhgardhur Fantasy* - forthcoming!

*The Tale of Halfdanur the Black* (novella)

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## Short Stories

Short stories hosted at Channillo: http://channillo.com/series/tales-from-midhgardhur/ and collected into volumes of the *Tales From Midhgardhur:*

*Dark Valkyrie* (November 2015) - Volume I

*Hrafn's Ninth Night* (December 2015) - Volume I

*Thralls of Ginnungagap* (January 2016) - Volume I

*Courtship* (February 2016) - Volume I

*The Harp of the Sisters* (March 2016) - Volume I

*Fenrissynir* (April 2016) - Volume I

*Old Blood, Bright Fire* (May 2016) - Volume I

*Ingjaldur's Crown* (June 2016) - Volume I

*Hjalti's First Holmganga* (July 2016) - Volume I

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I*

*Knight of the Green Chapel* (September 2016) - Volume II

*Burning Spirits* (October 2016) - Volume II

*The Knocker In the Dark* (December 2016) - Volume II

*Howl of the Ulfhedhnar* (January 2017) - Volume II

*Remember!* (January 2017) - Volume II

*Casting the Bones* (February 2017) - Volume II

*In Search of Romance* (February 2017) - Volume II

*Angels of Death* (April 2017) - Volume II

*The Gaeludyr* (June 2017) - Volume II

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume II*

*The Trade* (June 2017) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Luck of the Lytlingar* (June 2017) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Purity* (September 2017) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Vikings & Vrykolakes* (October 2017) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Sons of Aegir, Daughters of Ran* (November 2017) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Boli and the Yule Cat* (December 2017)

*Wolfsbane* (January 2018) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Under the Arena* (April 2018) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Spring Sacrifice* (April 2018) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Far From the Tree* (April 2018) - Volume III, forthcoming

*Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume III* - forthcoming

*Fire in the Blood* (May 2018) - Volume IV, forthcoming

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## Role-Playing Game Campaign

Yes, I run a long-standing RPG campaign set in Midhgardhur. It is called *Heroes of Midhgardhur* and it is hosted at Obsidian Portal: https://heroes-of-midhgardhur.obsidianportal.com/
Midhgardhur Wikia

## Welcome to the Midhgardhur Wikia

This is a wikia for the fans of the world of Midhgardhur, the Norse fantasy setting created in the fiction of Colin Anders Brodd. You can visit his homepage or his Amazon page for more information about Midhgardhur books. If you have read the books and stories and want to know more, this is the place!

Select the category you would like to explore:

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Jarl

**"Jarl"** is a noble title, a rank below that of a Konungur (king). It is etymologically equivalent to the Old English **"Earl".** A jarl owes service to a king, and is served in turn by his thanes (see Thane), particularly his household guard, known as *huskarlar* (see Huskarl)

The proper plural should be *jarlar,* but I often use an Anglicized "jarls" for clarity.

**Equivalent:** Earl, Scandinavian Jarl
InfluentialShipping

InfluentialShipping is the belief that Ashura and Jude are in a romantic relationship together. The term comes from the fact that both of them have high influence within the region, and Jude is also a highly important figure in the entertainment industry from around the world. Due to Jude's personality, it can be assumed that he was the first person to accept Ash into the Elite (not counting Amethyst), though it is debatable as Rosaline herself is also one of the friendlier ones.

Jude is also willing to stand up against Ash, not wanting him to make the wrong decision (AV only)
Jin Hakariya

## "The Fashionista with an Eye for Beauty"

Zodiac Member (Libra)

## Brief Description

Jin is the Battle Leader for Lautus City's Gym, known officially as the Lautus Gym. Lautus City, where his Gym is located, is also known as the "City of Fashion". His Gym is the sixth to be challenged. He is a world famous fashion designer, and his designs have graced many catwalks around the world.

He is also very well-known in the Contest and Showcase world, as many would go to him for fashion advice to impress the judges in Contests or Showcases, and he even makes them outfits ranging from suits, costumes, and even elegant dresses.

He is friendly rivals with Aquamarine, who is a fellow fashion designer, Pokémon Stylist and Amethyst's personal designer and seamstress.

Jin's Gym is modelled after a fashion studio. Trainers cannot take any items into the his Gym, and items found within can only be used while inside, being stored in a special Bag called the Battle Bag that is handed out to those who challenge it. His Gym is also installed with various boutiques that a trainer must explore before reaching him.

He hands the first part of the Wind Symbol if defeated.

## Physical Appearance

Jin, like many others have an Asian look about him with the typical black hair and matching eyes. However, he had dyed the front part of his hair dark brown, befitting of his talented eye in fashion. Though he had hit the national average for men's height, he is considered smaller than the others.

## Personality

Jin was revealed to have become a Battle Leader looking for fun rather than being devoted to his missions. He enjoys having authority and playing around, though he was always up for a challenge.

Despite that, he enjoys teamwork and thus was soon convinced by Ryoko that the Zodiacs have to work as one big team. He often shows up just in time to level the odds. He like his title, seems to have a liking for beautiful girls, such as Amethyst (though unlike Brock, he would never flirt with them), and is revealed to have a crush on Ryoko.
Oath Ring

An oath-ring is a metal ring, usually made of a precious metal like gold or silver, which was used for the purpose of swearing oaths before the gods. An oath-ring is normally kept in a holy place, like a temple, and watched over by *godhar* and/or *gydhjur* (priests and/or priestesses). An oath-ring is a symbolic, ceremonial object, and is usually of large size, like a man's arm-ring, though one could be as small as a finger-ring. Oaths sworn on an oath-ring are thought to be more binding for some reason. The symbolism intended is probably that of the unbroken circle, like the unbroken oath.
Jude's Liepard

Jude's Liepard is the first Dark-type Pokémon that he had caught, and the one that had inspired him to become a Dark-type specialist in addition to being a Water-type specialist. She is his partner Pokémon and she used to have a mate, who is now dead. In retaliation, she killed the poacher, but was unable to save her mate.

## History

Jude and Liepard met in Pinwheel Forest shortly after Jude accidentally killed a group of policemen, and was forced to flee into the forests for some cover while planning his next move. Liepard as a Purrloin sensed his distress, and approached him. When she started talking to him, Jude realized he could understand Pokémon language now his powers have manifested, and both of them talked about how they got to be here.

Because of the fact that Purrloin came at his time of need for an listening ear, he became inspired to train Dark-type Pokémon as well, and to remind himself how he decided to go down the path of darkness without looking back at what he once had. When Jude received a letter offering him the chance to restore and further his career, and be part of the PAL Pokémon League they were forming, Jude decided to go, and took Purrloin with him. Since then, they had been inseparable, Jude even leaving her out of her Pokéball so that she could sit on his shoulder or walk alongside him.

## Personality

Liepard, as a Purrloin, appeared to have a somewhat mysterious demeanor, but enjoys spending time with Jude, often having a conversation with him about anything and everything.

She can also be sadistic, as she hopped on Cilan's head when the lights went out just to scare him, as she knew from the others that Cilan feared Purrloin in general. She is also very playful and has a curious nature, and she prefers having fun over fighting. Liepard shows affection for her Trainer, and unwavering loyalty, as both of them found each other just as things became dire. She was also quite energetic, though she usually saves the said energy into battling opponents. Despite being small, she is a powerful battler even before evolution, for she was able to defeat Rosaline's Gardevoir during the Elite challenge despite the type disadvantage.

Liepard seems wise as well, and cared for Jude's friends, as evidenced when Liepard reminded him that it isn't about the region, it's about Amethyst herself, as keeping her alive for the sake of the region isn't going to make her very pleased, as she was the one who created the rule of whoever committing a treachery would be executed by the other Elite members, and she would feel they are doing this on purpose so that she would never be with Shiki.
Skald

**Skald -** a Northern poet, entertainer, and loremaster, roughly equivalent to the more common English term Bard (q.v.). Skalds are believed to be divinely inspired; poetry is the gift of the gods (especially Odhinn and Bragi). Skalds can have mystical effects on their audience, including inspiration of *berserkergang* and other mystic states, and can sometimes perform enchantments.
Pakura Kurobane

**Age**
 **Relatives**
Amethyst Kurobane née Paradinight (Adoptive Mother)
 **Region**
 **Species**

"*If you want to kill me, make it quick. Please?*"
―Pakura to Ashura at their first meeting.
Pakura Kurobane (real name unknown) is a girl that is part of the experiment conducted by Team Rocket who wished to harness the power of the Phoenix that was wielded by one of the previous PAL Princesses.

As they also mixed in Amethyst's DNA while experimenting on her, she found herself with the powerful ability to manipulate ice and go as far as to manipulate cosmic ice flames that is so cold it can actually burn and psychic powers she could not control well.

Ashura himself rescued her from Team Rocket's facility, and took her back to his family in the PAL Region, where she would be doted on and adopted by his parents, as Amethyst found herself being attached to the little girl. After some time, she was sent to accompany Ash on his travels and became his travelling companion. Her goals are currently undecided.
52nd Trainer's Tournament

The 52nd Trainer's Tournament took place 6 years prior to the start of the story. In the year which this tournament was held, it was won by Jude Harrison, and he later went on to become the first member of the Elite Four. (after being approved by the Dragon Duo)

It is unknown how Jude had won the tournament, but as his abilities were such that he was allowed to join the Elite Four, he presumably had the required skills to win the Tournament.

## Trivia

* In the FS, Jude had won the 27th Trainer's Tournament
* In Heartsong Symphony, Phillip was the victor, and Jude had won the 51st Trainer's Tournament instead.
56th Trainer's Tournament

The 56th Trainer's Tournament is an event that took place 2 years prior to the start of the story. This competition was won by Ash Ketchum, who went on to take on the newly formed Elite Four. It's most likely he made use of his improvising skills to win the tournament.

He was able to get past Jude and eventually reach Amethyst herself. Though Amethyst managed to get him down to his final Pokemon, he prevailed over her, allowing him to become the very first Champion, and he also got the title of PAL Prince along with it, seeing as Amethyst was the current Princess at that time. However, he allowed her to keep her tiara.

## Trivia

* This is the very first Trainer's Tournament held after all the Elite Spots were taken
* In the FS, this is known as the 31st Trainer's Tournament.
Places

## **F**

Folkvangur (Asgardhur)

Fridhgardh

## **H**

Helheimur (Nine Worlds)

Hordhaland (Midhgardhur)

Husavik (Midhgardhur)

## **I**

Ingjaldur's Crown (Himinheidhur, Svialand, Midhgardhur)

## **N**

Nine Worlds

Noregur (Midhgardhur)

## **U**

Upplond (Noregur, Midhgardhur)

Uppsalir (Svialand, Midhgardhur)

## **V**

Valholl (Asgardhur)

Vestfold (Noregur, Midgardhur)

Volldres (Noregur, Midhugardhur)
The PAL Chronicles

Story summary: Ash has been hurt to hear what they really thought of him. Out of anger, he accidentally activated his aura that teleported him to an entirely new region: PAL. Four Years later, he became the Champion and is invited to a tournament with his own Elites. His life makes a turnaround from there and he must solve the mysteries that are putting everyone in danger, before it's too late.

A riveting story that is sure to keep everyone on edge, and Ash's adventures as the PAL Champion awaits him. Together with his new Elites, who has their own story to tell, they will be made known to the other regional guests, and some may just fall in love with them. The story can be found here.

## TV Tropes

The story contain the following tropes:

**Action Prologue:** All the characters were introduced doing something they were good and the type of Hunters were also introduced alongside them. Amethyst took it to a new level when her first appearance depicted her killing a man with her knife.

**Big Bad:** Amethyst in Season 1 can be counted, and the five Bosses for Season 2.

**When It All Began:** Ash remembered how he got into the PAL Region in the first place in the first chapter.
Akeno Calfuray Cheveyo/Trivia

* Akeno is a fan of anime, and particularly loves cosplay.
* Akeno can speak Russian, Spanish and Korean. Ironically, despite her Japanese theme, she is still struggling to grasp the speaking part of the Japanese language.
* Her hobbies include flower arranging, decorating and the art of crafting such as origami. She also loves the art of divination
* Her talent also lies in putting on makeup, alluding to her occupation as a spa owner and having her own line of cosmetic products. She believes that makeup should enhance a girl's natural beauty instead of concealing their appearance drastically.
* Akeno seemingly prefers looking to matchmaking parties for a husband.
* If Akeno was a Hogwarts student, she would be a Slytherin.
Ashura Red Satoshi Ketchum/Trivia

* Ash is the youngest of all the Elite Four members.
* Ash’s hobbies are taking walks and developing new combinations and strategies for battles. In the AV, he also likes to listen to music.
* Ash learnt his eating manners from Amethyst, who had been taught this by Shiki and the forced princess lessons.
* Ash envies Shiki because he's jealous of his bond with Amethyst, and bore a grudge towards him for having a hold on her even when he was dead, as he wanted to have the same kind of relationship with Amethyst. He was also resentful of the fact that Shiki was loved by Amethyst. (AV only)
* Ash is the third best in singing in the FS. In the AV, he was second, tied with Jude.
* In the AV, Ash stated that he loved Amethyst all along, but it had been clouded by Cynthia’s manipulations, and he was blinded by his excitement of reconciling with his first love to even realize it, until it was too late.
* Ash is shown to like homemade cooking, and disliked store bought food.
* Ash was taught how to cook during his journey with Amethyst in the AV. In the FS, he was given basic recipes by Amethyst, and he practiced himself.
* In the AV, to an extent, Ash is a yandere.
* Ash is ambidextrous.
* According to the stats the author gave to the Elites, Ash has the best overall scores. While Amethyst had equal or higher scores than him in some areas, it was her (extremely) low scores in cooperation, teamwork, mentality and attitude that brought her down.
* Despite it not being shown in the FS, Ash has ballroom dancing skills, taught by Jude and Amethyst. However, in the AV, he had the chance of showing it off.
* Due to his large amount of Pokémon, he never used the same one more than once.
* Ash knows how to speak Latin, French and Spanish.
* In the FS, Ash’s killing list is shorter than Phillip’s. In the AV however, his list was longer.
* Ash was shown to have a skill in balancing pointed weapons, such as a knife, in his hand with no problem. He was sometimes seen to be twirling his knife without dropping it on the floor.
* He was ranked PAL’s Number One Bachelor in the magazine PokéSTYLE.
* His AV appearance was based on Kakeru Kamui from 10 Days with my Devil. Coincidentally, both of them are Princes, have very possessive natures, and considered as cool.
Kenneth Anderson

## The Creative Commentator

Commentator for the Pokemon World Championships

PAL Event Host

There once was a boy who liked to play pretend. Everyday he got out the action figures, the microphone, and the imaginary friends, pretending he was a host of some prestigious event. No one thinks twice when a little boy plays pretend. It was only a matter of time before he made his dreams into a reality.

He became the regional's Event Host, and the skills he acquired through role playing allowed him to become the Chairman of the Hunter's Association. Now he gets his case files and paperwork out, and making use of his childhood skill to figure out a solution, or his next move. He had the trust of the region easily with his leadership skills. He even had the privilege to crown the Dragon Duo themselves, and swore to keep their real identities secret.

He got bored of the desk work and missions, however. He still wanted the fun that he had when he was a child. With that thought, he decided to follow his heart, and hand the Hunter's Association over to his younger brother, and left to continue his passion.

## Brief Description

Kenneth Anderson, more often known as Ken, is the commentator of the Pokémon World Championships, and an event host. He is also a former Hunter Association's Chairman, although why he quit was unknown (though people speculate is was probably because he found hosting various events much more enjoyable), with his younger brother William Anderson taking over his position. Ken is significant in the sense that he was the one who had crowed the Dragon Duo as the official Prince and Princess.

It is unknown what Pokémon he owns, as his Pokémon has yet to make an appearance.

## Appearance

Kenneth Anderson is a tall, well-built, and handsome man with fair skin. Like his brother William, he has lustrous dark brown hair. His eyes, however, are noticeably a shade lighter than William's. He is as tall as William. He usually carries an air of "casual elegance".

## Personality

Not much is known about Kenneth's personality, but by the comments he usually makes, it's clear he is more easy-going than his younger brother William. He can sometimes get carried away, as in the FS, he accidentally let the cat out of the bag by announcing Amethyst's secret as the Dragon Princess despite his promise of keeping it a secret. He is energetic, curious, and cheeky in his comments, which implied the fact that he might be a troublemaker.

He is assumed to have some leadership qualities, being good enough to become the Hunter's Association Chairman. He is also rather emotional at times, faltering when he announced the Dragon Prince winning the Best Performing Psychic Award, and finally breaking down when he watched the Dragon Duo have a moment together in the ceremony, ending up needing William to take over the proceedings.
Anlaf

## Anlaf, Alderman of Rorvik

**WARNING: Potential Spoilers Below!**

**Name:** Anlaf

**Nickname:** Anlaf the Alderman

**Cultural Background: Danir,** but his mother was Ethelling and he bears an Ethelling-sounding name.

**Born:** Around 850 N.Y.

**Parents:** Not named in the stories. His father was among the Danir of Sjaelland, his mother was an Ethelling of Ethelland.

**Noble House:** None, but sword to the service of the Skjoldungar (the royal house of Sjaelland)

**Spouse:** Not named in the stories.

**Offspring: Oddlaf Anlafsdottir**

 An old man who speaks of having ridden to war in the service of the Skjoldungar kings in his youth, Anlaf in his old age has retired to the small village of Rorvik, where he serves as alderman. He was given a steel longsword as token of his authority and as reward for his service. His wife died sometime around 895 N.Y. of a fever neither herbal remedy nor healing prayers could avert, leaving him to raise Oddlaf Anlafsdottir alone.

**Appears In:** "Spring Sacrifice" (Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume III)

**Source:**Anlaf is entirely the creation of author Colin Anders Brodd.
Amethyst Paradinight (Pakura Ameyuri)/Relationships & Affiliation

## Affiliations

**Team Rocket-** Amethyst was a former "member" of the organization known as Team Rocket, and managed to escape from the organization with help from Shiki. Ever since, members have been hunting her down for her "rebellion", which would earn them Shiki's retaliation, though when he died, she decided to hunt them down herself. Amethyst's decision to start killing all TR members was likely influenced by Shiki's death and what he did for her.

Amethyst has said that she was practically born into the Team Rocket activities. She participated in several plans before, many of which were not her choice, during the days when she was still their weapon. Amethyst said she never wanted to use her skills to contribute to their shady plans and decided instead to dedicate her life to be a Hunter.

**Dragon Duo-** Amethyst was the female half of the Dragon Duo and is currently the sole living member of the Duo. Amethyst still considered the other member, Shiki family more so than her own biological family and even got engaged to him. Amethyst admitted that being a member was one of the best things that happened in her life. Now that Shiki was gone, she decided to hide behind the shadows to hatch a plan to resurrect Shiki and make sure no one forgets or tries to ruin their legacy.

**PAL Elite Four-** Amethyst is the Leader of the PAL Elite Four. Despite being one of the "younger" members, her team respected and followed her leadership faithfully until Ash became Champion. However, while Amethyst tried her best to keep the team together during her years as an Elite member, she also had her own motives which made her willing to sacrifice her teammates if it meant achieving her objectives. Though she cared for her teammates and always had the groups' best interests at heart, she won't hesitate to plan for the removal of someone whom she felt was not suitable, such as Rosaline.

**Hunter's Association-** Amethyst is the former Assistant Head of the Blacklist Department, and the current Head. She had contributed enough to earn herself the title of a Three Star Hunter.

## Relationships

### The Dragon Duo

#### Shiki Kurobane

Shiki Kurobane was Amethyst's friend, honorary older brother and lover. Shiki had taken her in when no one else wanted her, prompting Amethyst to strive to be like him. She also obeyed his orders without question. She has the utmost respect for Shiki and greatly valued his approval and originally saw his cause as a second chance for herself. However, it was all but stated that Amethyst was afraid of Shiki, since she knows his true nature. Their relationship became strained after the Regional Tour, mostly due to Shiki raping her by accident.
Heartsong Symphony

Summary: After Kalos, Ash had made a decision to travel to the PAL Region after a battle with a powerful trainer. Upon arrival, a mishap happened and he found himself with an aloof and mysterious travelling companion who would accompany him thorough his adventures.

As he travel through the PAL Region however, he would discover secrets about the region, his travelling companion, and himself. Ash would also realize what it meant to be a true Pokemon Champion.
Blaze Kaminari

## “The quiet boy with a thirst for vengeance.”

Unborn little sister †

Artist

Designer

Dragon’s Grand Duke

A scream rang out through a house located in Viridian City.

The innocent child had just returned home, and was staring in anguish at the bodies of the couple who raised and loved him. As tears fall from his face, he calls out, hoping to wake up from this nightmare. Receiving no relief to this pain, the weeping boy staggered outside his home and through his hometown to share the horrific news.

He didn’t understand who would be so heartless as to kill such kind people like his parents, and took them away from him at such a young age. Moreover, who would kill an his unborn sister who was still inside his mother. Then, another unfamiliar feeling coursed through him. The need to find out who killed his parents, and deal a slow death to him. Though he may seem like your average everyday trainer now, the story behind his grin is a grim, horrible and ghastly tale. That man had a strong feeling of revenge, and he would not stop until he achieved his goal.

Just to achieve that dream, he will murder anyone that gets in his way, be it the Team Rocket grunt that was seen stealing Pokémon for their own selfish gain, an investigator who was tracking down the murder he had committed or even the weak trainers that kept challenging him to a battle without consideration of his feelings...He just doesn't care. So long as anyone who opposes him is dead.

Of course, his exploits would have alerted the Hunter’s Association sooner or later, as they had eyes everywhere. Some were even discussing whether he should be killed, considering the fact that he had a kill list that could rival the Head of Blacklist Department. But the Chairman calmly analysed the situation and saw they could use his potential to protect their region. One phone call from the Chairman, and the boy proceeded to move to the PAL Region to test his strength.

## Brief Description

Blaze Kaminari is one of the members of the Blacklist Department in Heartsong Symphony and is one of Amethyst's latest recruits. He was stated to be a very talented Pokémon Trainer who had defeated various regional Elite members and Champions.

Unlike the regional Elite members, he doesn't have aura or psychic abilities, though he makes it up with his remarkable combat skills that is said to exceed that of Amethyst Paradinight, who holds the current Head position. His role in the story is yet to be revealed.
RefinedShipping

RefinedShipping is the suggestion of a romantic relationship between Akeno Calfuray Cheveyo and Amethyst Paradinight. The ship name derives from the fact that both of them are described as elegant and cultured in terms of their appearance and manner. The ship is first hinted at when the promise Akeno had made years ago to Amethyst to be the last Elite member, no matter what it takes and Amethyst herself praising her skills and abilities.

In the story, they appeared to be on friendly terms with each other and met for tea whenever they could before Akeno left the region and Amethyst continued her duties and secret plans against the region. Amethyst, despite forgetting their time together, remembered her name.
Jude Harrison/Trivia

* Jude is bisexual.

* Jude’s hobbies are taking photographs (hence using a camera as one of his weapons) and grooming his Pokémon, being on par with Amethyst in terms of Pokémon grooming.
* Jude is an excellent singer, only second to Amethyst. In the AV however, he was tied with Ash. Due to this, he was asked to join World Tours as a backup singer for various famous pop stars or even as an opening act. In fact, he is one of the few who can hit a very high note despite his voice being matured due to puberty.
* Jude is fluent in Italian and German. However, it is possible he could speak other languages as well, considering he often traveled to other countries because of his career and participation in various World Tours.
* Jude has many crushes in his lifetime, but never acted on it because of the disastrous relationship he had with Lacey, hence he is considered a heartbreaker.
* Jude dedicates a part of each day to maintain his online blog (he doesn't write solely about his life though), which was the reason why he is a Net Idol.
* Jude, like Amethyst, has pierced ears.
* Jude suffers from an allergy to mustard.
* In order to study for his performances, he researches by watching theater DVDs.
* The recipes for the pastries and cakes sold in Jude’s shop was actually given to him by Amethyst. While he had that memory erased, it was returned to him by Shiki.
* Jude initially wanted to become a Pokémon Coordinator once he got in to the PAL Elite Four, but changed his mind when he realized there was actually more competition in Pokémon Contests as Coordinators have to fight to win five Contests just to earn a place in the Grand Festival, unlike Pokémon Trainers earning the 8 Gym Badges needed for a Pokémon Conference.
* Jude is one of the more popular PAL Elites within the region.
* He is the best dancer among the five.
* Jude is talented in playing the saxophone and the classical guitar.
* Jude is the oldest Elite member (even with Amethyst's real age being revealed).
* Jude is sometimes seen listening to music in his earphones. His preferred genre is rock.
* He also likes to play various sports, which makes him the most athletic among the five.
* Jude is also talented in decorating, often seen frosting the cakes Amethyst had baked.
* It is best not to provoke Jude's acting skills, as that would actually anger him.
* If Jude was in Hogwarts, he would either be a Gryffindor or Hufflepuff.
* If Jude was a real person, he'd be born in Sweden.
Rosaline Pyra/Relationships & Affiliation

## Affiliations

**PAL Elite Four-** Rosaline was a former member of the PAL Elite Four. Despite not being able to pass the tests like she had hoped, she was determined to keep her position to prove to the others she was the very best and that she is just as good, if not better than the other members. This especially includes Amethyst, whose seriousness and rigidness she had to make herself tolerate as part of the Elite Four, as she is the current Leader. However, her position in the Elite was revealed to be null and void when the truth of her application as the last member came to light.

**Hunter's Association-** Rosaline was a member of the Crime Department until her death
Russia

**Russia** has participated in the **AwlaVision Song Contest** 45 times, debuting in the eighth contest. Russia has been participating in ASC since the eight edition with the broadcaster *C1S* (Channel One Russia).

## History of Russia in the AwlaVision Song Contest

Russia participates since ASC8, when the country debuted with the famous singer Lena Katina and her "Lift me up" without getting to the final. After some bad results, in ASC12 Russia got a second place thanks to the duet made of Grigory Leps and the Ukrainian singer Ani Lorak. Only three editions after that, the debuting singer i-La with her song "Hungry" finished in third position in the final. After some good results that followed four editions out of the final, Russia won for the first time in the Ukrainian edition of ASC26 thanks to the Russian-Ukrainian singer Sonya and her song "Uhodi". In ASC49, the famous band Little Big was close to their second victory with the song "Uno" that later became a success in Europe and the whole world.

## Contestants

**Table key**

     *Winner*
     *Second place*
     *Third place*
     *Automatically qualified to the final*
     *Did not qualify for the final*
     *Last place*
     *Did not compete*