Nidhoggr

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Nidhoggr (Alternatively spelled Níðhöggr or Nidhogg,) is an ancient dragon god first referenced by men before the First Era. Unlike it's nemesis, the Hraelsvelgr, Níðhöggr has had many good recorded encounters, many adventurers have had encounters with the dragon god. Those that venture to the land of the dead, Náströnd, have seen the mighty beast feasting upon the corpses of the lawbreakers of the lands. Due to this Níðhöggr has been observed as the embodiment of death. Níðhöggr is also known to have brought great power to those that make a deal with him, From this it is hypothesized that King Varg Keltersen made a deal with Níðhöggr, allowing his people to win the war against the Rasans and in return, Níðhöggr will feed on the corpses of the attackers. Due to Níðhöggr representing death, it is said to have fathered Evets the god disease, though this is not confirmed. Many adventurers have seen Nidhoggr guarding the Arch of Life, a portal to Náströnd

## Appearance:

Níðhöggr is a massive black and orange dragon with two large horns resting on the back of his head, the beak is barb-like with a jaw lined with several teeth. The body is often described to be more akin to a western dragon, though the tail has been varied in recorded descriptions, with some being flat and fan shaped with spikes, while others are have described it as a club or axe like shape. The wings have also different from each recording with some having a triangular wing, most have been seen with bat wings with skin connecting from the last finger to the mid-hip region. Many adventurers have peered into the eyes of the dragon, describing it to be "Staring into the heart of the sun" no known weapon has been able to pierce his hide. Nidhoggr is estimated to be 750 feet long including the tail, and has a 1250 foot wingspan, and weighs approximately 27 tons

## History:

The first recorded instance of Nidhoggr was approximately 45,000 years before the First Era, according to the cave painting depicting it, the dragon was seen battling the giant eagle Hrealsvelgr a battle that many of ancient men stood and beheld the battle that unfolded. Adventurers have recorded scars across the body from the battle even after thousands of years. Today, the mighty dragon lays on Mount Anthor of Equis Majora, as stated previously he guards the only passageway for the living to enter the land of the dead.

In the First Era, Nidhoggr graced the world with his presence for the first time in over a millennia, When he stopped at Sheighorash, historians believe Varg Keltersen made a deal with Nidhoggr asking for his aid against attacking Rasans and Nidhoggr would get to feast on the attacker's bodies and souls. Allowing the people to found New Sheoth. After the war, Nidhoggr flew off to the settlement of Anthor to continue to guard Náströnd. In the Second Era, King Ralos sought out Nidhoggr to aid in the second Rasan War, what Ralos offered in exchange is unclear. Later this era, Nidhoggr flew back to Equis Majora to assist with the Chaos Anomaly, Since this occurrence, Nidhoggr rests awaiting his next call.

## Powers and abilities:

* Flame breath, as a birthright from Bahamut, father of dragons, Dragons are able to choose from one of five breath attacks.
* Flight due to the physique of dragons the powerful wings give dragons flight
* Immortality partially, due to the dragon blood, but also godhood, Nidhoggr is immortal
* Power transferal, Made from dealing with Nidhoggr, some can be given limited abilities, a taste of godhood to some.
* Death touch
* All speak