Freyr

## Aengus

### Aliases

Everyouth, Expert of Arms, Of Many Exploits, Son of Dagda, The Mighty and Stern, The Sailor, The Horseman, The Young Son, Great Son, Hero of the Dawn, Lord of Swans, Ruler of Alfheim, Rider of the Sidhe, the Inspirer, the Perpetual, Friend of Elves, Granter of the Fertile Season, Great General of the Gods, Spellsinger, Priest of Asgard, Prince of Pleasure and Provider of Plenty.
God of Youth, Summer, Sunshine, Rain, Strength, Beauty, Manhood, Energy, Health, Sturdiness, Endurance, Love, Sex, Fertility, Marriage, Horses, Good Harvest, Kingship, Sacrality, Sacred Rule, the World, Peace and Poetic Inspiration

### Relatives

Gaia/Danu (grandmother)Pontus {Apophis} (grandfather)

Dagda (father)

Boan (mother)

Freya/Aine (twin sister)

Odin (brother in law)

Mannan Mac Lir (foster Father)

Nuada (half-brother/foster father)

Aed, Cermait. Dian Cecht (half brother)

Curcog (foster Daughter)

Diarmuid Ua Duibhne (foster son)

Yngling Dynasty (descendants)

Baldur, Lugh (nephews)

## Physical description

### Height

9'10 *(preferred form)*5'10 *(mortal guise)*

## Statistics

### Power Tier

4

Freyr, once known as Aengus Everyouth, is a member of the Aesir pantheon, and is one of its principle gods. A member of the royal family through his sister, Queen Freya, Freyr is the uncle to Baldur and brother in law to Odin. He also serves Odin as Jarl of Alfheim, and is lord of the elves. Before joining the Aesir, Freyr was a member of the Tuatha De Dannan, also known as the Vanir, and was part of the exchange in pantheon members which brought peace to the two warring tribes of gods.

## Biography

Aengus was born in the 834th year of the Silver Age, as one of two twins to Boann (Goddess of the River Boyne) and her husband, the God Nuada. Or, well, so Nuada thought. However, the truth was that Dagda (Nuada’s father) was rather fond of Boann, and opted to get… close to them. To this effect, he sent Nuada off on errands, and in his short absence became well-acquainted with the inner workings of their wife. To hide the pregnancy, Dagda had the sun stand still, thus causing Nuada to lose track of time just enough for them to be born just as Nuada returned home.

Nuada, thinking the children were his own, would name the children Macan Oc and Inion Oc respectively. The two children, known more properly as Aengus and Aine, would grow to be beautiful babes, strong and fleet, raised by the Mannan Mac Lir as their foster children. However, as Aengus aged, he quickly began to put two-and-two together, and it wasn’t long before the young godchild confronted his true father, and pressed a demand for their birthplace of Brú na Bóinne to be transferred to them from Nuada. Dagda, however, was not so keen on bestowing the land, and so Aengus offered a compromise: give him ownership of the Brú for but a single day. This offer, which sounded far more reasonable, would be granted without much thought. Aengus, however, had learned much from his true father even before he had met them, and thus upon being granted the land, he mimicked his father’s trick by willing it so the sun never set upon it, thus meaning the day would never come to end, and he would own it forever still. This feat would impress his true father, though it would anger Nuada, which would eventually come to bite Aengus in the near future.

Angered that his fair land had been taken, Nuada confronted Aengus, and did much in the way of convincing, chastising the young God for not speaking to him before doing such a trick. The God Mannan, who was with the two, would trick Aengus into reciting a poem which turned out to be a spell, casting Nuada and his people from the Bru. Following this, Nuada would speak bluntly to Aengus, telling him he would have bestowed the Bru upon them had they but asked, yet because of the spell he had cast, Nuada and his people would be forced to face tragedy. This event would cause new emotions to form in the youngling deity, and for the first time he felt remorse, his heart overcome by guilt at having banished Nuada. In compensation, Mannan would give Aengus his daughter, Curcog, to raise as his own until she reached adulthood.

Much of Aengus’ following youth would be spent in wanderlust, pursuing the love of girls enchanted to transform into Swans, slaying Lugh’s beloved poet for their lie resulting in the death of their brother Cermait, one of the most defining events of their life would take place.

Aengus, after centuries of wandering and chasing both his heart and his dreams, would eventually come before a woman of great beauty, the Goddess Etain. Such was his love for her that he didn’t hesitate to shatter the wards cast upon her with his own spells, and their love was one spawned from first sight. However, Nauda, angered by the woe Aengus had brought him and his followers through their ignorance, had other plans. He conspired with the Goddess Fuamnach, who transforms Etain into a fly. However Aengus, who knew beauty better than all others, was able to find his love even in such a form, and the following night he would break the enchantment to claim her as his one true bride. Sadly, woe befell the Summertime Youth, as though he thought he had broken the spell, the true enchantment was one that lay deeper, and caused Etain to be forever driven away from him. With tears of bitter anger welling in his eyes, he would confront Nuada, and many who bore witness to the event believed the war god would firmly stomp the young upstart into the stones of the hall. Yet, to everyone’s surprise, it was not the God of War, but the God of Youth, who soundly sent Nuada tumbling across the floor… before the God of War wiped the blood from his face and proceeded to return the favor fivefold. Yet the fact even such a young upstart could have laid a finger upon a far older and more experienced God shocked all present, and so renowned would the tale become that for years since Humans would come to believe Aengus actually won, slaying the God, though this is little more than a tall tale, likely spread by the the Everyouth to save his pride, and to win the metaphorical war. To this effect he was more than a little victorious.

Thus was Aengus’ position among the Gods established, a boy among men who viewed them as an equal. It was during this rather tranquil period where he developed his love of poetry through listening to those of Mannan, many of which used the divine child as inspiration. From Cana Cludhmor he learned of music, most prominently the harp, and learned to give life to poems through use of music in tandem with voice. It was also during this peace that he raised the halfborn Diarmuid Ua Duibhne as his own son, and when they died he would elevate them to immortality through a breath of life.

However, peace never lasts forever no matter how much one wishes, and eventually the Tuatha de Dannan would come to war with another realm, that of the Aesir. Aengus, well-respected among his peers, would be promoted to a General, leading others into battle alongside his sister Aine. Many of his deeds during the war were well-renowned, yet in the end it seemed bloodshed and carnage had done little, and the two sides, weary of conflict, would eventually sheath their swords for talks of peace. This, as it turned out (much to the God of Peace’s pleasure) was a far more fruitful arrangement, and it wasn’t long before gifts were exchanged between the two sides. Among these gifts were none other than Aengus and Aine, the latter being wed to Odin, with the former joining her to not be too far from her side. Aengus himself, now known as the Frey, would receive a gift in the form of the Realm of Alfheim, being bestowed sovereignty over the realm in compensation of several teeth he had lost in battle.

At first, Frey was disappointed in the perceived nature of his gift, the rather carefree deity believing it to be more of a burden than anything. However, upon visiting the realm for himself, he believed it to be anything but, and what he thought would be a barren land turned out to be one of milk and honey, beauty and splendor. He spent much of his initial time as an Aesir in this realm, basking in the beauty of the Light of Alfheim, and holding palaver with the inhabitants, who proved to be both ancient and wise, their wisdom being welcomed by Frey, and likewise the Elves welcomed a God of Fertility to aid in their ever-sluggish conceptions. Though this is not to say they became completely secluded from the world, far from it, they were always quick to answer a summons or respond to a worthy prayer, though each time they appeared, the changes were evident as the more ethereal lifestyle of the Sylvari rubbed off on him.

It was after this period, when he had cemented himself as an Aesir, he sat on Odin’s throne while the Allfather was absent, and from across the realms his gaze that he fell upon the giantess Gerd, her beauty reminding him of his fairest Etain, and rendered the Everyouth sick with love. Thus did he pursue her, eventually managing to win her heart on the condition that he gave her his sword. They would be set to wed, though before they could do so, the events of Ragnarok would take place, and Gerd’s treachery would be revealed as Frey was left without a sword to defend himself. Despite this, he would slay the giant Beli, before he himself was slain by Surtr following a brief duel, the God perishing with no awareness of the Angelic legions who marched against the realm.

## Physical Appearance

The title of God of Youth is certainly not one undeserved, for though he has proven himself to be as mighty as elder gods (if not mightier), their face is still flush with less than 25 summers of youth. That is to say, they are beautiful, though not in the same manner as the himbo aesthetics of Apollo or the appealing harlotry of Aphrodite, rather their beauty is more energetic in nature. This youthful form masks a well-respected strength great enough to surprise even Nuada, the Tuatha’s God of War, who was once believed to be of kingly material and might.

## Personality

In their youth, Frey was known for their arrogance and rather immature nature, selfishly laying claim to whatever they thought was theirs with little regard for the consequences of their actions, believing themselves to have been born with the right to not be required to lift so much as a finger for another. This childish nature would slowly be curbed as they experienced the consequences of their actions, such as when he first tasted guilt or faced defeat on the battlefield. These experiences, coupled with the teachings of the Elves, would turn the rowdy young God into the wiser, more mature figure he is to this day. However, many claim this veil of maturity to be nothing more than an illusion, for much like his sister Freya, Frey is known for his temper and the outbursts, and on one infamous occasion had to be restrained by several Gods to keep him from attacking Loki when the Trickster insulted Odin and Tyr.

That is not to say his Celtic roots are absent, their love of life and the life of love is still worn firmly upon their sleeve, and they are quick to answer the prayers of those who value the joys of life as they have them. Much like his father, he is a very well-traveled God, having partook in errantry across the realms to learn of the many different cultures and beings abound.

He believes his blood to be of a most-royal sort, and claims himself the official patron of Sweden and Norway, whose first kings had been of his own bloodline, and actively encourages his Halfborn to partake in said claim against others who would steal what is rightfully his.

His fondness of the Elves has also led to scrutiny on multiple occasions, many proclaim the Everyouth holds Elves in higher regard than any Human or Halfborn, though he firmly denies such accusations.

## Relationships

Dagda: Despite what one may think when seeing the Elvish youth and their Mirthful father side-by-side, Frey is rather similar to his father. Their love of life and wanderlust could be traced directly back to the Tallest Talker’s blood in their veins. It is safe to say that the Everyouth finds nothing but joy to be found in their presence.

Aine/Freya: Frey thinks most highly of his sister, to the extent that he willingly offered himself to the Aesir to follow after her, and respects her authority as his Queen.

Odin: The Allfather is a well-respected figure, and Frey admires their ability to identify what it is they want and acquire it. Their patronage over many domains, their knowledge of sorcery and their authority, in a way it almost makes Frey feel insecure, or so it would have had he not viewed Odin as a true brother. His respect for the Allfather is such that he would not hesitate to cut down those who speak ill of them.

Mannan Mac Lir: Frey and his foster father have an estranged relationship, however it is mostly positive, and the Everyouth values the teachings. It was them who taught Frey to value poetry, and who planted the seeds that blossomed into their great love of the sea.

Nuada: Frey has very little respect for Nuada, viewing them as but an imitation of what a true God of War should be. That being said, he still feels remorse for the woe he has cursed Nuada and his kin with, but more so for their kin than the God themselves.

Diarmuid Ua Duibhne: Diarmuid is viewed by the Everyouth as more of a son than most true Halfborn who genuinely harbor his blood. So great was his favor that he bestowed most of his godly armaments upon the demigod, and when they perished he returned their soul to their body and nursed them back to life, elevating them to immortality.

Skirnir, Byggvir and Beyla: Three of Frey’s direct vassals, making them some of the few Gods openly welcomed in Alfheim.

## Powers

Dominion of Aura

* Aura Reading (Master), Bond Forgin (Archmaster), Bond Sensing (Master), Passion Inducement (Peace, Lust, Love, Confidence) (Master), Passion Preclusion (Masculinity) (Master), Psychometry (Archmaster)

Dominion of Death

* Soulguard (Master), Soul Binding (Expert), Soul Healing (Expert)

Dominion of Earth

* Earth Shaping (Expert), Gaean Invigoration (Master)

Dominion of Fire

* Fire Resistance (Adept)

Dominion of Life

* Lifesense (Master), Biomancy (Expert), Healing (Master), Skinchanging (Archmaster), Tailoring (Master), Genesis (Master), Transfiguration (Master)

Dominion of Light

* Radiant Sense (Expert), Light Manipulation (Master), Radiant Invigoration (Adept), Substantiated Light (Master)

Dominion of Order

* Dominion Negation (Expert), Personal Stasis (Expert),

Dominion of Realms

* Realmsense (Adept), Farsight (Expert), Teleportation (Master), Telekinesis (Expert),

Dominion of Sky

* Stormbinding (Expert)

Dominion of Water

* Tidal Sense (Expert), Water Control (Expert), Aquatic Invigoration (Adept),

Dominion of Wild

* Greenmind (Master), Chloromancy (Master), Wild Sustenance (Master), Greenstriding (Master)

Gesea

* Literally nothing about this exists (Archmaster I think?)

Wyrd (Not even sure if I should put this here, I’ll wait for feedback before touching it)

* (Read above)

## Skills

Academia - Frey is well-versed in Academia, having studied beneath the ancient Sylvari sages of Alfheim, alongside sages of many foreign lands he had come across in his travels. (10)

Artistry - Even amongst Gods of Beauty, Frey has a notable eye for all that is beautiful in the world, and as such is no wonder that (should he ever deign to) he can create such wonders for the senses to indulge in. (11)

Brawl - As a God of Strength and Manliness, Frey’s youthful form hides a truly respectable strength. So great was his strength and skill that even without a weapon he was capable of soundly defeating the giant Beli, and (most briefly) hold his own against Surtr. (11)

Charm - Ever since his youth, Frey has always been a charmer, and even with such deeds as the cursing of an entire people or the slaying of God-kin following him, his charm manages to win him the appeal of Gods and Mortals alike.

Command - I believe the title Great General of the Gods speaks for itself (aka I don’t wanna type a paragraph) (10)

Craft - Frey never was able to shake the Aengus out of himself, perhaps that is simply Dagda’s blood in him. Though capable, he prefers having others craft on his behalf than tire himself with such toil. (3)

Deception - Like father, like son, Frey knows his way around deception, and in his youth he was quite skilled at deceiving his betters. (8)

Empathy - I’m like so tired of writing these please God help me (9)

Intimidation - A God of Peace seldom needs to intimidate, not that someone with such young looks is an intimidating figure to begin with. (6)

Intrigue - Though he is never one to turn down a good plot, he never particularly cared for long, lengthy conspiracies, finding them to be more effort than they’re worth most of the time. (6)

Leadership - With the patronages and affinities he is known for, it is not a surprise that they are well-capable of driving those beneath them to great deeds. (10)

Marksmanship - Though strong and fit, and certainly a capable hunter in his own right, he has always preferred the sword and spear to the bow. (8)

Medicine - Well-versed in herbs and flesh, Frey is very knowledgeable on medicinal remedies (10)

Melee - In terms of blade and spear, Frey’s skill is such that even the primary War God of the Tuatha, who dwarfed him in both years and experience, was taken off guard by his skill in the blade. It is said in (very questionable) rumors that he could have even held his own against Surtr had he been armed with his sword (though whether such rumors are valid is very questionable) (10)

Occult - His knowledge of the occult is comparable to that of his sister, and so great was his knowledge that he was designated by Odin to be the official Priest of the Aesir. (12?)

Performance - While not a skill one would assume them to be skilled in, Frey’s time with the Elves has made even the most basic of movements appear akin to a dance, mimicking the ethereal grace of the Sylvari in even the most slight of movements. His voice, likewise, flows like milk and graces ears with honeylike sweetness, and his skill in music and poetry is just as great. (11)

Seduction - God of Love, Sex, Fertility, Manhood, etc…. need I say more? (12)

Stealth - As a catcher of both prey and lovers, they are light on their feet in more ways than one. (7)

Stewardship - In his youth, he lacked even the most basic interest in stewardship, having thought of it to be a burden. Yet, following his receiving of the Realm of Alfheim, he quickly fell into the rhythm of rulership, turning it into what he believes to be the gem of the Nine Realms. (10)

Survival - Though not much of a hunter these days, having fallen more into a tranquil interpretation of nature, his knowledge of prey, plants and tracking remains. (10)

Torture - Torture is quite a simple concept to grasp, though he is far from a professional in the art, having had seldom reason to use it. (5)

## Notable Equipment

Skithblathnir: A dwarf-made ship, and perhaps the finest ship to ever exist, and at its largest size it is capable of bearing all of the Aesir and their weapons. It can be reduced down to the smallest degree, making it capable of being kept in one’s pocket should the owner wish to do so, and when sailed it always finds favorable winds no matter the weather.

Skina: One of the rarest swords in creation, mostly due to the fact that it is capable of essentially fighting for the user, even fighting on its own. Even a novice could defeat a great champion if they but let the sword do all of the work. This feature is seldom used by Frey, however, who is great enough of a swordsman to not need such supernatural aid in combat. When the enchantments are used, the sword glows with light like that of war gods.

Notai Orga: One of the last mementos of his time in the Tuatha de Dannan, it is a golden harp of such sweet music that even a lone note of the instrument can bring lovers together and draw listeners towards its divine sound.