Pomokai Holoholona (Witches of Midgard-verse)

**Pomokai Holoholonas** are a race of unique magical creatures with god-like powers native at Hoddmimi's Holt in *Little Witch Academia: Witches of Midgard*.

## Description and Characteristics

Described by some as living forms of magic, Pomokai Holoholonas are half-plant, half-animal like entities created by Nine Olde Witches from Eitr-filled remains of Great Lindworm, progenitor of Norse Dragons, purified via. infusion with essence of world tree Yggdrasil. During the Ragnarök, the great war between Gods of Asgard and Jötnar forces that take place during the end of Great Age of Magic, Loki subdued Great Lindworm and bend it into his will so he could destroy the Gods' new allies, Nine Olde Witches. But the legendary serpent's friendship with the winter goddess Skathi and his daughter Beatrix Cavendish saw it becoming his undoing as the progenitor of Norse Dragons instead gave its life to assist Heimdallr in slaying Loki. It was when the Nines attempted to purify Great Lindworm's corpse in a bid to both honor its sacrifice and ensuring Eitr, the chaotic magical substance that coursed in its veins, won't further ravage the Nine Realms upon its death that an unforeseen miracle which brought Pomokai Holoholonas into existence occurred; a thick lush forest engulfed the deceased legendary serpent and from it, first generation of these creatures emerged before the eyes of surviving Gods of Asgard and Nine Olde Witches.

In stark contrast of their neighbors, Pomokai Holoholonas of Hoddmimi's Holt lived a seemingly boorish and primitive lifestyle that many people erroneously perceived them as savages. This is untrue, however, as they possessed unmatchable understanding of the world at large from choosing ascetic life in touch with nature and old ways over material wealth. In addition of their familiarity with magic-mechanical equipment utilized by the kingdom of Thapoli which responsible for their advancement as much as their creators Nine Olde Witches, they adopted Luna Alphabet learned from the latter as their very own native language.

While unmistakably powerful owing to their origins, Pomokai Holoholonas are pacifists with strict principles to use aggression only as the last resort and keep their emotions in check so as not to be blinded by the feelings of rage and hatred. Despite differences which saw disputes among themselves every now and then, Pomokai Holoholona tribes of Hoddmimi's Holt consistently managed to find peaceful resolution over such matters. The war against Naglfar who sought to eradicate them all for being among important legacies of Nine Olde Witches and their allies Gods of Asgard and Great Lindworm taught them the concept of violence in harshest way possible, further justifying such principles. All of this explained why they bitterly acknowledged Wrath of Thor's role in inspiring their brethren to fight back against the pagan cult and subsequently form their own fighting force Sword of Laeradr considering some of its members' controversial actions throughout the War.

## List of Pomokai Holoholona Types

### Ratatoskr

*"Ratatoskr-type Pomokai Holoholonas are notorious for their irritable shriek which can disorient even well-prepared adversaries and better skill in detecting Ley Lines, branches of the cosmic tree Yggdrasil. It's no surprise said abilities resulted them named after the eponymous supernatural squirrel from Norse Mythology who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the unnamed titanic eagle who has the hawk Veðrfölnir perching on its head and primordial dragon Nidhogg that dwells beneath the roots of the tree."*
― Description of Ratatoskr-type Pomokai Holoholona.

The second smallest of Pomokai Holoholona types, only about the size of average cats (though they nonetheless larger than their animal template). Assuming the form of squirrel, they shared distinct attributes of the animal in question including enhanced senses, clawed limbs for climbing, agility, and dexterity. Ratatoskr-type Pomokai Holoholonas are infamous for their irritable shriek and better skill in detecting Ley Lines, both quirks which allude the mythological squirrel they named after which stated to travel back and forth between roots and branches of Yggdrasil itself.

### Geri-Freki

*"Named after two wolf companions of Odin, Geri-Frekis are noted to be fiercest among Pomokai Holoholona types, yet at the same time noble and reasonable in addition of protective of their freedom. Much like Hati, they can harness the power of the moon itself."*
― Description of Geri-Freki-type Pomokai Holoholona.

A Pomokai Holoholona type which assume the form of wolf with two tails thus shared similar abilities with the animal in question. This includes acute sense of smell and hearing, agility, endurance, night vision, and strength. While being aggressive, slightly reckless, and protective of their freedom, Geri-Freki-type are actually quite gentle as long as one not dares to incite their wrath. In the same vein with Hati, one of Fenrir's twin sons, Geri-Freki possess the affinity to lunar energies which they can absorb and utilize in variety of purposes including combat.

They are named after two wolf companions of Odin.

### Eikthyrnir

*"Elusive as they are majestic, Eikthyrnir-type Pomokai Holoholonas possess the foresight ability to see others' next moves and intent."*
― Description of Eikthyrnir-type Pomokai Holoholona.

Eikthyrnir-type are elusive yet majestic Pomokai Holoholonas that assume the form of deer with three long, robust whip-like prehensile tails. This variant shares same attributes as mundane deers albeit in greater scale such as great speed and agility, senses, night vision, and both survive and adapt to any environment and/or condition like their animal counterparts do. Their greatest gift however, is the ability to see a person's next moves and intent by locking eyes, even to the point of being able to read another person's mind and thoughts.

Interestingly, Eikthyrnir-type are only known Pomokai Holoholona type whose Balai Repulsors being located on the hip instead of shoulder blade and displayed evident sexual dimorphism, with does being characterized with lack of mane and smaller horns.

They are named after the mythological deer of the same name in Norse mythology.

### Huginn-Muninn

Crow-like Pomokai Holoholona type with four whip-like prehensile tails beneath their tail feathers. Reputed to be scheming, brash, and swift, they can be a reliable partner you never have or the most troublesome adversary you could possibly imagine.

They are named after two raven companions of Odin.

### Slidrugtanni

*"Taken from the other name of Gullinbursti, Golden Boar crafted by Brok and Eitri in Norse Mythology, Slidrugtanni-type Pomokai Holoholonas are known for their great brute force which seemingly relative to amount of food they consume in addition of durability, yet more intelligent than their appetite suggested."*
― Description of Slidrugtanni-type Pomokai Holoholona.

Assuming the shape of boar, Slidrugtanni-type are much more reclusive and gluttonous than other Pomokai Holoholona types yet possess greater understanding of the world and mysticism. They possess five long, robust whip-like prehensile tails like Eikthyrnir-type, including the thicker and longer middle tail. One must never underestimate their gluttonous behavior, for the more they eat, the more powerful they can be!

They are named after the eponymous supernatural boar in Norse mythology.

### Heidrun

Goat-like Pomokai Holoholona type with six long, robust whip-like prehensile tails like Eikthyrnir-type and Slidrugtanni-type. They possess survival intuitions unrivaled to their fellow Pomokai Holoholonas along with affinity with earth element to boot.

They are named after mythological goat in Norse mythology.

### Vedrvolnir

Pomokai Holoholona type whose form based on bird of prey (specifically hawks) with seven whip-like prehensile tails in place of tail feathers. Though not as fast nor agile as Huginn-Muninn-type, they are more resilient and powerful.

They are named after hawk who perched on top of giant eagle who constantly mocked dragon Nidhogg from the top of Yggdrasil.

## Tools & Equipment

Though they favor nature over technology, Pomokai Holoholonas are not above utilizing magic-mechanical equipment introduced by the kingdom of Thapoli into their culture which gave them advantage over Naglfar during Thapoli-Naglfar War as well as ensured them up to date with occurences outside Hoddmimi's Holt.

* Construct Ribbon
	+ Raider Armor
* Ember Bombs
* Crystal Ball
* Enchanted Rune Stone
* Elemental Spellstone
* Wall of Cinder Thorns seeds

## Articles & References

1. ↑ *The Rise of Luna Nova Valkyries*, Chapter 2: Act 1: Fire Valkyrie's New Beginning Part 2
2. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/bsoulstone/art/Ratatoskr-type-Pomokai-Holoholona-874995771
3. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/bsoulstone/art/Geri-Freki-type-Pomokai-Holoholona-911376042
4. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/bsoulstone/art/Eikthyrnir-type-Pomokai-Holoholona-LWA-WoM-953570337
5. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/bsoulstone/art/Slidrugtanni-type-Pomokai-Holoholona-861158306