Sleipnir (cartoon)

"**Sleipnir**" or **Sleipnir the Brave** (Marnosyn: Släpaniros Paldranjos) is a cartoon from Marnos.

## External history

"Sleipnir" was first created in 1954 AT, originally as a children's book. Its author, Nōjos Ilatrunos, was a schoolteacher who was disappointed that there were few folktales about Sleipnir, and it was so long since there was a show about Sleipnir. It later reached older audiences and teenagers as arcade games were made with the character, and the TV cartoon was released in 1957 AT.

The arcade game became more popular than the children's book, and the TV show eclipsed it as it was aired in other nations. Firstly, it was broadcast to richer nations like Pelarin and Nolworra, and then to less-affluent nations like Josol and Rabydos. Because it was based on Norse mythology, it was one of several outside shows that were allowed in Baesorja, although several episodes were banned in the kingdom.

The show was first aired in Siangwaan in 1961 AT, and it was a popular success among pre-teens.

Some people like to make him fall in love with Pjalariz, a unicorn princess, because both of them are smart.

## Plot

Sleipnir is an eight-legged white horse who lives at a farm with his best friend, Earthquake (Jorxijalon, from Baesorjan "Jalðasjall"). Both of them live under Odin, a wise farmer-king with magical powers. Sleipnir goes with his friend in search of adventure, or he tries to stop Earthquake from wandering too far.

### Arcs

Sleipnir tries to rescue Earthquake, and with the help of a dwarf he locates a cave where Earthquake is about to be fed to the great wolf Fenrir as a sacrifice. The horse and the dwarf rescue Earthquake, along with the other people and tree-wights (fairies) trapped in the trolls' city.

Sleipnir wants to rescue Earthquake again, but he ends up in a dark cave. There, the sorcerer Loki reveals the truth about Sleipnir's origins: he was created as one of Loki's experiments from dark magic, and because Loki angrily tortured him for his lack of cruelty, Odin rescued him from Loki's clutches. He escapes back to Asgard, where he is troubled by nightmares. Approaching Odin at his throne, he tells the one-eyed king about his nightmares. Odin confirms that Loki is right, but he adds that Sleipnir can learn to resist Loki's corruption and remain good.

Sleipnir ends up in Helheim, a fairyland in another world, after battling undead spirits. He meets Hel, a fairy queen who protects wandering souls from being harvested by evil sorcerers. The eight-legged horse also fights against two sorcerer-kings who tried to kill Hel and steal the spirits under her protection.

### Characters

* Sleipnir - an eight-legged horse, he is the main character of the show
* Earthquake - a draught horse stallion who is Sleipnir's best friend. His carelessness became the cause of many of Sleipnir's unfortunate adventures.
* Odin - a wizard-king who lives at a farmhouse. He rules over the peaceful kingdom of Asgard. Unlike his role in the Norse religion, the Odin of the cartoon is more benevolent and kind.
* Loki - another wizard, but in his evil attitude, he masters many horrific arts to rule the world with an army of monsters. Revealed to be Sleipnir's creator or "father": his magic, which created Sleipnir, tempts him to become cruel, but in the end, Sleipnir finally resists Loki's temptations.
* Randolf - a dwarf that Sleipnir rescued from being killed and eaten by great spiders.
* Fenrir - a great wolf who enjoys killing and murder. Hates Sleipnir because of his opposing attitude.
* Troll King
* The Four Wight Kings of Langurdagas - four tree fairies who rule over parts of a great forest.
	+ Turnamad - the Autumn King, a great warrior
	+ Niraltod - the Winter King, a great sorcerer and, being a diplomat, an ally of Odin and Hel.
	+ Sarjotal - the Spring King, a great artist
	+ Smadjaral - the Summer King, a vain artist. Known for frequently showing off his muscles, that Thor invited him as his apprentice.
* Hel - the daughter of Loki and Angarboda. Although she studied under Loki's dark science, she is not as cruel as her father: her kindness made her very angry, that he tore half of her face. In one of those experiments, she was horrifically mutated, banishing her very soul from the world into a misty realm. Her body was transformed into that of a fairy, with great, decayed wings like those of a butterfly. There she chose to protect the wandering souls who lived in that realm, building parts of it into a lush garden.
* Naar the Necromancer - the sorcerer king who abducts wandering souls. He drains and reduces them into mindless wraiths in his wars against Tulkirid, Loki, and Hel.
* Tulkirid the Necromancer - the other sorcerer-king who abducted wandering souls. He destroys them to power his machines.

## Trivia

* The Sleipnir cartoon was inspired by Mickey Mouse and Super Mario.
* Dok Saau enjoyed this cartoon, because its main character is a relatable, smart horse. He looks up to Sleipnir as a role model.