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|Profile=Balder is the youngest son of Odin. He is the only trueborn son of Odin's queen, Frigg, making Balder both Vanir and Aesir. He grew up as Thor and Loki's friend, and it was not until adulthood that Balder the Brave was told of his parentage. Balder is the doomed son. His death signals Ragnarok is nigh. Balder though, is a brave warrior. He must prove his mettle and must prove to himself and all that Balder is a worthy son of Odin. He misses his brothers, and has come to Midgard. He heard of an invasion, and has come to seek glory, and to try and mend his family. To Midgaard and adventure! | |Profile=Balder is the youngest son of Odin. He is the only trueborn son of Odin's queen, Frigg, making Balder both Vanir and Aesir. He grew up as Thor and Loki's friend, and it was not until adulthood that Balder the Brave was told of his parentage. Balder is the doomed son. His death signals Ragnarok is nigh. Balder though, is a brave warrior. He must prove his mettle and must prove to himself and all that Balder is a worthy son of Odin. He misses his brothers, and has come to Midgard. He heard of an invasion, and has come to seek glory, and to try and mend his family. To Midgaard and adventure! | ||
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|Description=Lean and fit, Balder is every bit the heroic prince from myth and legend. Balder appears to be in his early twenties, and certainly less than twenty-five years old. He stands about six feet, four inches tall, with an athletic, muscular build that has width at the shoulders and some definite strength through his arms. His face is oval in shape, crowned with collar length black hair with dark brown highlights. Balder's raven black eye brows contrast with his pale skin. as well as his brilliant blue eyes. Ringed with long black lashes, Balder's eyes are a very clear shade of blue and they give a hint to the exuberant personality he possesses. He has the features that most would expect of a prince of Asgard. His cheekbones are high with a nose that is masculine without being large or bulbous. His cheeks and upper lip have no trace of stubble, being smooth. His jaw is slightly squared and just lantern enough to lend him a rugged, primal masculinity despite his lack of a beard. His features are remarkably symmetrical and even. His voice is a resonant baritone that is given to boisterous tones.<br><br>With hard lines and a muscular physique, Balder is obviously an athlete. Shoulders show the lean, hard development of years of training. He has a warriors form; strong, developed muscles without being muscle-bound. Balders arms bulge with taut, responsive muscles that indicate a great degree of strength and power. His chest and back reveal hard, toned, powerful muscles, though Balders torso is also fit and trim, with a flat stomach and narrow hips. His legs are lean and powerful. Balder has an easy, calm, confident stride. Balder betrays a smooth economy of motion that belies his obvious power.<br><br>The Asgardian prince is clad in a suit of enchanted mail. It glitters and clings to Balders frame, accentuating the Asgardian warrior's physique. It is some variety of enchanted steel, though it hangs quietly and does not seem to make much noise. Balder wears a pale purple surcoat over the mail. It ends at mid thigh. Upon either shoulder, large purple gems adorn golden broaches at his collarbones that secure a white furred cloak to his shoulders. Sturdy against the cold, the cloak moves as balder does and the wind plays with it. A pale gray leather belt with gold buckles rides on his hips, carrying a sheathe for one sword low on his left side. Gray leather bracers and boots are worn at wrists an on his feet. The bracers have a metal guard trimmed in golden metal on the outside. Peeking over either shoulder, secured via a gray leather baldric over his right shoulder, two golden sword hits peek above his shoulders. | |Description=Lean and fit, Balder is every bit the heroic prince from myth and legend. Balder appears to be in his early twenties, and certainly less than twenty-five years old. He stands about six feet, four inches tall, with an athletic, muscular build that has width at the shoulders and some definite strength through his arms. His face is oval in shape, crowned with collar length black hair with dark brown highlights. Balder's raven black eye brows contrast with his pale skin. as well as his brilliant blue eyes. Ringed with long black lashes, Balder's eyes are a very clear shade of blue and they give a hint to the exuberant personality he possesses. He has the features that most would expect of a prince of Asgard. His cheekbones are high with a nose that is masculine without being large or bulbous. His cheeks and upper lip have no trace of stubble, being smooth. His jaw is slightly squared and just lantern enough to lend him a rugged, primal masculinity despite his lack of a beard. His features are remarkably symmetrical and even. His voice is a resonant baritone that is given to boisterous tones.<br><br>With hard lines and a muscular physique, Balder is obviously an athlete. Shoulders show the lean, hard development of years of training. He has a warriors form; strong, developed muscles without being muscle-bound. Balders arms bulge with taut, responsive muscles that indicate a great degree of strength and power. His chest and back reveal hard, toned, powerful muscles, though Balders torso is also fit and trim, with a flat stomach and narrow hips. His legs are lean and powerful. Balder has an easy, calm, confident stride. Balder betrays a smooth economy of motion that belies his obvious power.<br><br>The Asgardian prince is clad in a suit of enchanted mail. It glitters and clings to Balders frame, accentuating the Asgardian warrior's physique. It is some variety of enchanted steel, though it hangs quietly and does not seem to make much noise. Balder wears a pale purple surcoat over the mail. It ends at mid thigh. Upon either shoulder, large purple gems adorn golden broaches at his collarbones that secure a white furred cloak to his shoulders. Sturdy against the cold, the cloak moves as balder does and the wind plays with it. A pale gray leather belt with gold buckles rides on his hips, carrying a sheathe for one sword low on his left side. Gray leather bracers and boots are worn at wrists an on his feet. The bracers have a metal guard trimmed in golden metal on the outside. Peeking over either shoulder, secured via a gray leather baldric over his right shoulder, two golden sword hits peek above his shoulders. | ||
|History=The being known as Balder is the son of Odin and his wife Frigg. Technically, this makes him both Vanir and Aesir, though Balder did not know of his parentage until he was much older. Balder was raised with his Half-Brother, Thor, and adoptive brother, Loki as the youngest of the three, but as a friend, not as a Prince of the Blood. He grew up in the palace, and accompanied the elder two boys on their adventures, but always was he considered their inferior and lesser. At a very young age, Balder learned to fight and brawl right alongside Loki and Thor, and was only a little behind his erstwhile brother, Thor, in strength of arms. Balder and Thor, while they loved each other as brothers, were always competitive. There were few other than Balder who could best the mighty Thor in grand melee spectacles. On one such occasion, Balder earned the epitaph Balder the Brave. It was that honor that began to gnaw at the envy within Loki's heart.<br><br>As a youth, he spent time, off and on, with a youthful Karnilla the future Queen of the Norns. There was a mutual attraction, but her tendency to cruelty and her thirst for power split them apart. She would remain fixated on the price who got away.<br><br>When he was a grown man, Balder began to have nightmares about his death. He soldiered through them, but the strain began to show. Taken before Odin by Thor, and commanded to speak true, Balder did. He prophesied Ragnarock would occur after his death. Odin and Frigga revealed the subterfuge at this time, and Frigga cast a great and grand spell that would protect Balder from all harm save that from mistletoe.<br><br>Despite the gifts, Balder would spend the rest of his lives(s) plagued by an existential dread and melancholy. He filled this doubt and fear with Adventure. He would keep the chaste company of Sif, as she could trust her beloveds brother. He also adventured with the warriors three and other Asgardian heroes. He was a stalwart for good, and a powerful one, often serving as Thors second, and a chief lieutenant and sometimes regent for his father, Odin.<br><br>Thor has been on Midgard for some years now. Balder has served as his fathers lieutenant and war captain when it was needed. he has asked his parents to go on another long adventure. His boots have grown to clean without the dust of travel upon them, and he fears his wits grow dull in Asgard. Odin and Frigg raised heroes, and to deny their youngest child chances for glory and to prove his mettle is anathema to them. Balder is adventuring in Midgard. | |History=The being known as Balder is the son of Odin and his wife Frigg. Technically, this makes him both Vanir and Aesir, though Balder did not know of his parentage until he was much older. Balder was raised with his Half-Brother, Thor, and adoptive brother, Loki as the youngest of the three, but as a friend, not as a Prince of the Blood. He grew up in the palace, and accompanied the elder two boys on their adventures, but always was he considered their inferior and lesser. At a very young age, Balder learned to fight and brawl right alongside Loki and Thor, and was only a little behind his erstwhile brother, Thor, in strength of arms. Balder and Thor, while they loved each other as brothers, were always competitive. There were few other than Balder who could best the mighty Thor in grand melee spectacles. On one such occasion, Balder earned the epitaph Balder the Brave. It was that honor that began to gnaw at the envy within Loki's heart.<br><br>As a youth, he spent time, off and on, with a youthful Karnilla the future Queen of the Norns. There was a mutual attraction, but her tendency to cruelty and her thirst for power split them apart. She would remain fixated on the price who got away.<br><br>When he was a grown man, Balder began to have nightmares about his death. He soldiered through them, but the strain began to show. Taken before Odin by Thor, and commanded to speak true, Balder did. He prophesied Ragnarock would occur after his death. Odin and Frigga revealed the subterfuge at this time, and Frigga cast a great and grand spell that would protect Balder from all harm save that from mistletoe.<br><br>Despite the gifts, Balder would spend the rest of his lives(s) plagued by an existential dread and melancholy. He filled this doubt and fear with Adventure. He would keep the chaste company of Sif, as she could trust her beloveds brother. He also adventured with the warriors three and other Asgardian heroes. He was a stalwart for good, and a powerful one, often serving as Thors second, and a chief lieutenant and sometimes regent for his father, Odin.<br><br>Thor has been on Midgard for some years now. Balder has served as his fathers lieutenant and war captain when it was needed. he has asked his parents to go on another long adventure. His boots have grown to clean without the dust of travel upon them, and he fears his wits grow dull in Asgard. Odin and Frigg raised heroes, and to deny their youngest child chances for glory and to prove his mettle is anathema to them. Balder is adventuring in Midgard. | ||
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| Full Name: | Balder Odinson | ||
| Gender: | Male | ||
| Species: | Asgardian | ||
| Theme: | Marvel (FC) | ||
| Occupation: | Prince / Adventurer / Ambassador | ||
| Citizenship: | Asgard | ||
| Residence: | Asgard City, Asgard | ||
| Education: | Privately Tutored | ||
| Status: | Dropped | ||
| Groups: | Asgard, Pantheon Assembly | ||
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| Apparent Age: | Actual Age: | ||
| Date of Birth | March 15 | Actor: | Chris Pine |
| Height: | 193 cm | Weight: | 250 kg |
| Hair Color: | Black | Eye Color: | Blue |
| Theme Song: | "Princes of the Universe" by Queen | ||
Profile
Balder is the youngest son of Odin. He is the only trueborn son of Odin's queen, Frigg, making Balder both Vanir and Aesir. He grew up as Thor and Loki's friend, and it was not until adulthood that Balder the Brave was told of his parentage. Balder is the doomed son. His death signals Ragnarok is nigh. Balder though, is a brave warrior. He must prove his mettle and must prove to himself and all that Balder is a worthy son of Odin. He misses his brothers, and has come to Midgard. He heard of an invasion, and has come to seek glory, and to try and mend his family. To Midgaard and adventure!
Current Player Approved: Not Applicable
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Description
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Lean and fit, Balder is every bit the heroic prince from myth and legend. Balder appears to be in his early twenties, and certainly less than twenty-five years old. He stands about six feet, four inches tall, with an athletic, muscular build that has width at the shoulders and some definite strength through his arms. His face is oval in shape, crowned with collar length black hair with dark brown highlights. Balder's raven black eye brows contrast with his pale skin. as well as his brilliant blue eyes. Ringed with long black lashes, Balder's eyes are a very clear shade of blue and they give a hint to the exuberant personality he possesses. He has the features that most would expect of a prince of Asgard. His cheekbones are high with a nose that is masculine without being large or bulbous. His cheeks and upper lip have no trace of stubble, being smooth. His jaw is slightly squared and just lantern enough to lend him a rugged, primal masculinity despite his lack of a beard. His features are remarkably symmetrical and even. His voice is a resonant baritone that is given to boisterous tones.
With hard lines and a muscular physique, Balder is obviously an athlete. Shoulders show the lean, hard development of years of training. He has a warriors form; strong, developed muscles without being muscle-bound. Balders arms bulge with taut, responsive muscles that indicate a great degree of strength and power. His chest and back reveal hard, toned, powerful muscles, though Balders torso is also fit and trim, with a flat stomach and narrow hips. His legs are lean and powerful. Balder has an easy, calm, confident stride. Balder betrays a smooth economy of motion that belies his obvious power.
The Asgardian prince is clad in a suit of enchanted mail. It glitters and clings to Balders frame, accentuating the Asgardian warrior's physique. It is some variety of enchanted steel, though it hangs quietly and does not seem to make much noise. Balder wears a pale purple surcoat over the mail. It ends at mid thigh. Upon either shoulder, large purple gems adorn golden broaches at his collarbones that secure a white furred cloak to his shoulders. Sturdy against the cold, the cloak moves as balder does and the wind plays with it. A pale gray leather belt with gold buckles rides on his hips, carrying a sheathe for one sword low on his left side. Gray leather bracers and boots are worn at wrists an on his feet. The bracers have a metal guard trimmed in golden metal on the outside. Peeking over either shoulder, secured via a gray leather baldric over his right shoulder, two golden sword hits peek above his shoulders.
With hard lines and a muscular physique, Balder is obviously an athlete. Shoulders show the lean, hard development of years of training. He has a warriors form; strong, developed muscles without being muscle-bound. Balders arms bulge with taut, responsive muscles that indicate a great degree of strength and power. His chest and back reveal hard, toned, powerful muscles, though Balders torso is also fit and trim, with a flat stomach and narrow hips. His legs are lean and powerful. Balder has an easy, calm, confident stride. Balder betrays a smooth economy of motion that belies his obvious power.
The Asgardian prince is clad in a suit of enchanted mail. It glitters and clings to Balders frame, accentuating the Asgardian warrior's physique. It is some variety of enchanted steel, though it hangs quietly and does not seem to make much noise. Balder wears a pale purple surcoat over the mail. It ends at mid thigh. Upon either shoulder, large purple gems adorn golden broaches at his collarbones that secure a white furred cloak to his shoulders. Sturdy against the cold, the cloak moves as balder does and the wind plays with it. A pale gray leather belt with gold buckles rides on his hips, carrying a sheathe for one sword low on his left side. Gray leather bracers and boots are worn at wrists an on his feet. The bracers have a metal guard trimmed in golden metal on the outside. Peeking over either shoulder, secured via a gray leather baldric over his right shoulder, two golden sword hits peek above his shoulders.
History
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The being known as Balder is the son of Odin and his wife Frigg. Technically, this makes him both Vanir and Aesir, though Balder did not know of his parentage until he was much older. Balder was raised with his Half-Brother, Thor, and adoptive brother, Loki as the youngest of the three, but as a friend, not as a Prince of the Blood. He grew up in the palace, and accompanied the elder two boys on their adventures, but always was he considered their inferior and lesser. At a very young age, Balder learned to fight and brawl right alongside Loki and Thor, and was only a little behind his erstwhile brother, Thor, in strength of arms. Balder and Thor, while they loved each other as brothers, were always competitive. There were few other than Balder who could best the mighty Thor in grand melee spectacles. On one such occasion, Balder earned the epitaph Balder the Brave. It was that honor that began to gnaw at the envy within Loki's heart.
As a youth, he spent time, off and on, with a youthful Karnilla the future Queen of the Norns. There was a mutual attraction, but her tendency to cruelty and her thirst for power split them apart. She would remain fixated on the price who got away.
When he was a grown man, Balder began to have nightmares about his death. He soldiered through them, but the strain began to show. Taken before Odin by Thor, and commanded to speak true, Balder did. He prophesied Ragnarock would occur after his death. Odin and Frigga revealed the subterfuge at this time, and Frigga cast a great and grand spell that would protect Balder from all harm save that from mistletoe.
Despite the gifts, Balder would spend the rest of his lives(s) plagued by an existential dread and melancholy. He filled this doubt and fear with Adventure. He would keep the chaste company of Sif, as she could trust her beloveds brother. He also adventured with the warriors three and other Asgardian heroes. He was a stalwart for good, and a powerful one, often serving as Thors second, and a chief lieutenant and sometimes regent for his father, Odin.
Thor has been on Midgard for some years now. Balder has served as his fathers lieutenant and war captain when it was needed. he has asked his parents to go on another long adventure. His boots have grown to clean without the dust of travel upon them, and he fears his wits grow dull in Asgard. Odin and Frigg raised heroes, and to deny their youngest child chances for glory and to prove his mettle is anathema to them. Balder is adventuring in Midgard.
As a youth, he spent time, off and on, with a youthful Karnilla the future Queen of the Norns. There was a mutual attraction, but her tendency to cruelty and her thirst for power split them apart. She would remain fixated on the price who got away.
When he was a grown man, Balder began to have nightmares about his death. He soldiered through them, but the strain began to show. Taken before Odin by Thor, and commanded to speak true, Balder did. He prophesied Ragnarock would occur after his death. Odin and Frigga revealed the subterfuge at this time, and Frigga cast a great and grand spell that would protect Balder from all harm save that from mistletoe.
Despite the gifts, Balder would spend the rest of his lives(s) plagued by an existential dread and melancholy. He filled this doubt and fear with Adventure. He would keep the chaste company of Sif, as she could trust her beloveds brother. He also adventured with the warriors three and other Asgardian heroes. He was a stalwart for good, and a powerful one, often serving as Thors second, and a chief lieutenant and sometimes regent for his father, Odin.
Thor has been on Midgard for some years now. Balder has served as his fathers lieutenant and war captain when it was needed. he has asked his parents to go on another long adventure. His boots have grown to clean without the dust of travel upon them, and he fears his wits grow dull in Asgard. Odin and Frigg raised heroes, and to deny their youngest child chances for glory and to prove his mettle is anathema to them. Balder is adventuring in Midgard.
Personality
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CHARISMA
People love him. Balder brightens up the darkness. He is light incarnate and all sorts of people are drawn to him in no small part due to that. He can stir the hearts and minds of soldiers. He can lead warbands into battle and they will willingly die for him. Balder can make friends where ever he goes. He is charming, and has a certain dry, gently acerbic wit and a warm self-deprecation that many people respond to very favorably.
INDOMITABLE
Balder has been knocked down, and knocked down hard. He always manages to get back up. He recovers from death, and torment. He recovered from loss and torture. He nearly ate himself to death, then went out to kill himself through horrible starvation and only came back from that stronger than ever. At his core, Baldur, for all that he seems fated to die, is a survivor. He may suffer and wallow, but he always picks himself back up and gets back to work.
INTEGRITY
Fundamentally decent, good, and honest, Balder is a man of integrity. His oath given is an oath kept. He is kind and gracious to women and children. He is brave, clean, true, and compassionate. He is hardly perfect, but his lapses and imperfections are most often a result of failing to be true to himself or falling victim to one of his tremendous melancholies.
COMPLICATED MORALITY
It should be noted that Balder comes from a society where slavery is legal, there is a bloodprice for murder, and where executions, banishment, and other extreme punishments are run of the mill. Killing a man means little to Balder. That being said, there is a just death, and an unjust death. Balder has killed Frost Giants, and he has allowed others to live. He takes into account the sum totality of the circumstances, and applies his best judgment. That being said, if attacked, he will respond with lethal force unless reminded to not be too violent.
JUST
While his morality is complicated; the idea that there should be some basic fairness is not lost on him. Nor is the idea that there should be fair and equitable law enforcement. Balder is beginning to appreciate that laws mean less than justice. He has seen how evil doers misuses the law, and has been on both sides of that situation. He has an innate sense of justice though. Not as gentle a justice as is common today, but he was very progressive for an Asgardian. He judges people by their actions, not the color of their skin. He is about the most even-handed Asgardian there is.
NAIVE
Though not as naïve as some, Balder is still naïve. It is part of his character, and the downside to being as even-handed as he is. Trying to give everyone a fair shake means that Balder believes everyone is fundamentally good. He has experienced petty jealousy that has resulted in his own death. He still wants to believe in people. Even Loki has some fundamental goodness to him, and even if that is not enough, is it wrong to hate the wayward prince for being true to his nature and duties?
WILLFUL
Balder is willing to die for causes. He believes in ideals as well as people. His life means nothing to him, if it is not spent in the pursuit of another goal. He does not stop, not does he compromise his integrity. He was raised better than that, and despite his father's more flexible morality, Balder sticks to his guns, inspired by his older brother.
INTELLIGENT
Balder is smarter than most, but by no means a genius. He would be considered bright by most. However, his education and training are limited by what Asgard has to offer, and he is trained as a warrior. He is an adventurer, prince, warrior and traveler. He is not a sorcerer. He is not dumb. He just does not see the world the same way as moist people. Life is a challenge to live, experience, and triumph in.
People love him. Balder brightens up the darkness. He is light incarnate and all sorts of people are drawn to him in no small part due to that. He can stir the hearts and minds of soldiers. He can lead warbands into battle and they will willingly die for him. Balder can make friends where ever he goes. He is charming, and has a certain dry, gently acerbic wit and a warm self-deprecation that many people respond to very favorably.
INDOMITABLE
Balder has been knocked down, and knocked down hard. He always manages to get back up. He recovers from death, and torment. He recovered from loss and torture. He nearly ate himself to death, then went out to kill himself through horrible starvation and only came back from that stronger than ever. At his core, Baldur, for all that he seems fated to die, is a survivor. He may suffer and wallow, but he always picks himself back up and gets back to work.
INTEGRITY
Fundamentally decent, good, and honest, Balder is a man of integrity. His oath given is an oath kept. He is kind and gracious to women and children. He is brave, clean, true, and compassionate. He is hardly perfect, but his lapses and imperfections are most often a result of failing to be true to himself or falling victim to one of his tremendous melancholies.
COMPLICATED MORALITY
It should be noted that Balder comes from a society where slavery is legal, there is a bloodprice for murder, and where executions, banishment, and other extreme punishments are run of the mill. Killing a man means little to Balder. That being said, there is a just death, and an unjust death. Balder has killed Frost Giants, and he has allowed others to live. He takes into account the sum totality of the circumstances, and applies his best judgment. That being said, if attacked, he will respond with lethal force unless reminded to not be too violent.
JUST
While his morality is complicated; the idea that there should be some basic fairness is not lost on him. Nor is the idea that there should be fair and equitable law enforcement. Balder is beginning to appreciate that laws mean less than justice. He has seen how evil doers misuses the law, and has been on both sides of that situation. He has an innate sense of justice though. Not as gentle a justice as is common today, but he was very progressive for an Asgardian. He judges people by their actions, not the color of their skin. He is about the most even-handed Asgardian there is.
NAIVE
Though not as naïve as some, Balder is still naïve. It is part of his character, and the downside to being as even-handed as he is. Trying to give everyone a fair shake means that Balder believes everyone is fundamentally good. He has experienced petty jealousy that has resulted in his own death. He still wants to believe in people. Even Loki has some fundamental goodness to him, and even if that is not enough, is it wrong to hate the wayward prince for being true to his nature and duties?
WILLFUL
Balder is willing to die for causes. He believes in ideals as well as people. His life means nothing to him, if it is not spent in the pursuit of another goal. He does not stop, not does he compromise his integrity. He was raised better than that, and despite his father's more flexible morality, Balder sticks to his guns, inspired by his older brother.
INTELLIGENT
Balder is smarter than most, but by no means a genius. He would be considered bright by most. However, his education and training are limited by what Asgard has to offer, and he is trained as a warrior. He is an adventurer, prince, warrior and traveler. He is not a sorcerer. He is not dumb. He just does not see the world the same way as moist people. Life is a challenge to live, experience, and triumph in.
Abilities
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ALLSPEAK
Balder can speak and understand any alien, human, demon, angelic, or other sentient language that is spoken. There is understanding and high fidelity information exchange. Allspeak still allows for lies and subterfuge, but at the very least it allows for communication with anyone at any time, no matter than language.
AMBIDEXTROUS
Balder most often wields two swords at once. He is masterful with his blades. He is equally, and tremendously adroit with either hand, or both hands at once.
ASGARDIAN PHYSIOLOGY
The Asgardians are an extra-dimensional race of beings. Balder is one of the most physically powerful of his kind, though when compared to some of the others, he pales in significance. Balder is, however; one of the most all around athletic of the gods.
Strength: Balder is a prince and a God, and as such, he gained amazing levels of strength. Balder can comfortably lift and heft great weights, making him very strong. He is nearly twice as strong as the average Asgardian god. This means that he is somewhere in the middle of the strength scale. With Kryptonians and others a the top, and others like Spider-Man and Luke Cage below. Balder falls somewhere below Colossus and She-Hulk, and above Spider-man. he can throw small ships, but aircraft carriers are right out.
Stamina: Due to their alien nature and other factors, Asgardians produce fatigue toxins at a dramatically reduced rate compared to humans. Balder can go all day, and all night without fatigue taking a toll. After 24 hours of nonstop activity, even Balder the Brave begins to be taxed.
Dense Tissue: Skin, muscle, and bone density of Asgardians is about three times that of human beings, giving their frames the ability to handle the formidable forces of their bodies. That being said, the typical asgardian male finds water quite difficult to float in. Their strength enables swimming, but floating can be difficult.
Durability: Asgardians can survive falls from great heights, pressure and temperature extremes that would kill a human, and great amounts of force to their frames without damage. Balder can dish out more than he can take, generally. His own physiology is proof against antipersonnel weaponry, flame throwers, light anti-vehicle attacks (Machine guns, light missiles, grenades, mines) and even a tank shell. Beyond that, and Balder is getting hurt.
Regeneration: Unless caused by mistletoe, Balder can survive having his heart removed and remain conscious and fighting for five minutes. If during that five minutes, he can get his heart sort of in the right spot, well his body will do the rest.
Longevity: Without periodically eating one of Idunns golden apples (An apple a decade keeps the grim reaper away) Asgardians will age and die. They live for several millennia without Idunns apples. Baldurs current body is that of a young, but physically mature adult, roughly equivalent to a 22 year old male. He ate two apples before he left. Frigga made him.
Immunity: All Asgardians are immune to all known diseases and infections; but not to poisons or toxins. They can get drunk, but in Balder's case it takes prodigious amounts of alcohol, or alcohol of a more godly variety. Pressure extremes from vacuum t the crushing pressures of the oceans do not impact them. They need air to breath, as well as food and water to live. Though Balder has a tremendously efficient metabolism, he requires far more calories on the average day than a human would. If he is fighting, and recovering from injuries, even more calories are needed- that is why Asgardians feast. Balder can hold his breath for fifteen minutes. He can be comfortable in heavy furs in Death Valley, and he can frolic naked on the Russian Taiga without suffering from exposure. He would prefer not, but he can.
Superior Speed: A heavily armored Asgardian warrior runs about as fast as Usain bolt without fatiguing for a day. Balder is far faster than the average Asgardian. Thor once remarked he moved at the speed of light. This is a gross exaggeration. Balder can only run at about 80 miles per hour; he is one of the faster Asgardians. In Balders case, though, he is not just fast, but also quick. He moves and reacts to stimuli at a greater speed than almost all Asgardians. He is quick, essentially. Thought and motion are nigh instantaneous with Balder. His attacks are fast, his feints and dodges are faster. Balder is not only far stronger than the average Asgardian, he is far faster. This
FRIEND TO BEASTS
Balder is basically a Disney princess. He has animal friends when he is at peace. Birds will perch on him to sing to him. When he means no harm, deer will frolic before him. Skunks will not spray, dogs and cats adore him. He cannot command them, but he never would. The Allspeak with Baldur allows him to understand in a very general sort of way what animals mean, but offers him no ability to control, command, or cajole creatures to do his bidding. They just like him and want to be around him, unless he is hunting, then they bugger off.
GOD OF LIGHT
Balder likes to think of himself as a hero. Shooting God rays of energy is not his normal form of attack. However, Balder is the Asgardian god of Light. He can generate enough light and heat to reduce a vast Frost Giant fortification and its vast garrison. The Castle of Utgard-Loki was demolished, and he melted the giants of the garrison to the size of housecats over the course of just a few moments. That is the absolute high end of his powers; he was rescuing his lady lave from a hive of villainy and he was being overrun. On a routine basis, Balder can generate a beam or bolt of light equal to the force he would get from punching it. He can hit anything inside his line of sight. As he is a god, this is a holy type of light and would almost certainly be lethal to all but the most powerful of vampires, and even then, it might be enough to kill even them, particularly over an extended period. In theory, this ability should allow Balder to do numerous tricks. In practice, he has only recently taken to using it on a regular basis, and it is more or less used as a potent ranged attack. Over time with effort, training, and practice he could certainly develop flashes and maybe other more esoteric things. This is highly unlikely, as give Balder a hammer, and he'll make a sword out of it.
INVULNERABILITY
While on Asgard, Balder cannot be killed. He is completely invulnerable to harm. He may be poisoned, and he may get drunk, or die of exposure, thirst, starvation, poison, or any number of horrible things, but he cannot be killed. Strike him from Orbit with an asteroid and he will crawl out from under it, hair barely mussed. Mjolnir cannot kill him. Lightning makes his hair stick out. Flames do not char him. However a weapon made of mistletoe, a normally weak, soft, supple wood will by pass all of his invulnerability, even his normal asgardian physiology. If It pierces a vital organ, Balder will die.
Balder can speak and understand any alien, human, demon, angelic, or other sentient language that is spoken. There is understanding and high fidelity information exchange. Allspeak still allows for lies and subterfuge, but at the very least it allows for communication with anyone at any time, no matter than language.
AMBIDEXTROUS
Balder most often wields two swords at once. He is masterful with his blades. He is equally, and tremendously adroit with either hand, or both hands at once.
ASGARDIAN PHYSIOLOGY
The Asgardians are an extra-dimensional race of beings. Balder is one of the most physically powerful of his kind, though when compared to some of the others, he pales in significance. Balder is, however; one of the most all around athletic of the gods.
Strength: Balder is a prince and a God, and as such, he gained amazing levels of strength. Balder can comfortably lift and heft great weights, making him very strong. He is nearly twice as strong as the average Asgardian god. This means that he is somewhere in the middle of the strength scale. With Kryptonians and others a the top, and others like Spider-Man and Luke Cage below. Balder falls somewhere below Colossus and She-Hulk, and above Spider-man. he can throw small ships, but aircraft carriers are right out.
Stamina: Due to their alien nature and other factors, Asgardians produce fatigue toxins at a dramatically reduced rate compared to humans. Balder can go all day, and all night without fatigue taking a toll. After 24 hours of nonstop activity, even Balder the Brave begins to be taxed.
Dense Tissue: Skin, muscle, and bone density of Asgardians is about three times that of human beings, giving their frames the ability to handle the formidable forces of their bodies. That being said, the typical asgardian male finds water quite difficult to float in. Their strength enables swimming, but floating can be difficult.
Durability: Asgardians can survive falls from great heights, pressure and temperature extremes that would kill a human, and great amounts of force to their frames without damage. Balder can dish out more than he can take, generally. His own physiology is proof against antipersonnel weaponry, flame throwers, light anti-vehicle attacks (Machine guns, light missiles, grenades, mines) and even a tank shell. Beyond that, and Balder is getting hurt.
Regeneration: Unless caused by mistletoe, Balder can survive having his heart removed and remain conscious and fighting for five minutes. If during that five minutes, he can get his heart sort of in the right spot, well his body will do the rest.
Longevity: Without periodically eating one of Idunns golden apples (An apple a decade keeps the grim reaper away) Asgardians will age and die. They live for several millennia without Idunns apples. Baldurs current body is that of a young, but physically mature adult, roughly equivalent to a 22 year old male. He ate two apples before he left. Frigga made him.
Immunity: All Asgardians are immune to all known diseases and infections; but not to poisons or toxins. They can get drunk, but in Balder's case it takes prodigious amounts of alcohol, or alcohol of a more godly variety. Pressure extremes from vacuum t the crushing pressures of the oceans do not impact them. They need air to breath, as well as food and water to live. Though Balder has a tremendously efficient metabolism, he requires far more calories on the average day than a human would. If he is fighting, and recovering from injuries, even more calories are needed- that is why Asgardians feast. Balder can hold his breath for fifteen minutes. He can be comfortable in heavy furs in Death Valley, and he can frolic naked on the Russian Taiga without suffering from exposure. He would prefer not, but he can.
Superior Speed: A heavily armored Asgardian warrior runs about as fast as Usain bolt without fatiguing for a day. Balder is far faster than the average Asgardian. Thor once remarked he moved at the speed of light. This is a gross exaggeration. Balder can only run at about 80 miles per hour; he is one of the faster Asgardians. In Balders case, though, he is not just fast, but also quick. He moves and reacts to stimuli at a greater speed than almost all Asgardians. He is quick, essentially. Thought and motion are nigh instantaneous with Balder. His attacks are fast, his feints and dodges are faster. Balder is not only far stronger than the average Asgardian, he is far faster. This
FRIEND TO BEASTS
Balder is basically a Disney princess. He has animal friends when he is at peace. Birds will perch on him to sing to him. When he means no harm, deer will frolic before him. Skunks will not spray, dogs and cats adore him. He cannot command them, but he never would. The Allspeak with Baldur allows him to understand in a very general sort of way what animals mean, but offers him no ability to control, command, or cajole creatures to do his bidding. They just like him and want to be around him, unless he is hunting, then they bugger off.
GOD OF LIGHT
Balder likes to think of himself as a hero. Shooting God rays of energy is not his normal form of attack. However, Balder is the Asgardian god of Light. He can generate enough light and heat to reduce a vast Frost Giant fortification and its vast garrison. The Castle of Utgard-Loki was demolished, and he melted the giants of the garrison to the size of housecats over the course of just a few moments. That is the absolute high end of his powers; he was rescuing his lady lave from a hive of villainy and he was being overrun. On a routine basis, Balder can generate a beam or bolt of light equal to the force he would get from punching it. He can hit anything inside his line of sight. As he is a god, this is a holy type of light and would almost certainly be lethal to all but the most powerful of vampires, and even then, it might be enough to kill even them, particularly over an extended period. In theory, this ability should allow Balder to do numerous tricks. In practice, he has only recently taken to using it on a regular basis, and it is more or less used as a potent ranged attack. Over time with effort, training, and practice he could certainly develop flashes and maybe other more esoteric things. This is highly unlikely, as give Balder a hammer, and he'll make a sword out of it.
INVULNERABILITY
While on Asgard, Balder cannot be killed. He is completely invulnerable to harm. He may be poisoned, and he may get drunk, or die of exposure, thirst, starvation, poison, or any number of horrible things, but he cannot be killed. Strike him from Orbit with an asteroid and he will crawl out from under it, hair barely mussed. Mjolnir cannot kill him. Lightning makes his hair stick out. Flames do not char him. However a weapon made of mistletoe, a normally weak, soft, supple wood will by pass all of his invulnerability, even his normal asgardian physiology. If It pierces a vital organ, Balder will die.
Skills
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ASGARDIAN LORE
Balder knows his Asgardian history, or at least as much as Odin will allow most anyone to know. He knows more of the Vanir half of his heritage now as well, due to his mothers teachings. Balder knows the history, politics, and the movers and shakers of the nine realms.
ATHLETICS
Running, jumping, climbing trees, and breaking things are all things that Balder does with great aplomb. For a man of his size, he is very agile with a knowledge of acrobatics and gymnastics. He is athletic even by Asgardian standards which means he is very coordinated and capable. Despite the fact that he is all but immune to harm in his native dimension, Balder developed an athletic, agile style of combat.
BRAWLING
Body blocks, tackles, and flying kicks have been joined with off-hand blows, shield bashes and elbow strikes. Balder has even added the dreaded headbutt to his repertoire. Balder fights well, and honestly, most superhumans lack his skill. He is a superlative fighter, but his brawling style is built to supplement a melee weapon wielding fighting style. He is a little less adept at grappling than he should be, though he has a dreadful grip, and the agility and strength to avoid most grapples. Balder is an adept fighter, but it is not a martial art; it is improvisational and lacking in form.
COOKING
Balder, growing up, was the foundling boy, or so everyone was told.Thor and Loki would take care of the horses, get the fire going, and get camp running. Balders job was to get the food made and the dishes done. When Sif was a long, Thor still made him do it, largely because she could not cook. One can only hope it has gotten better since then, blech. Regardless, Balder can cook.
PRINCE
By most accounts, Balder is an able, capable regent. In the past, he has stood in his fathers stead in Asgard and to treat with foes. Always, he has been diplomatic and well-regarded. He is a capable diplomat, an acceptable governor, and an attentive counselor. He prefers to adventure, however. He will treat with honorable foes, and simply vanquish others.
Balder was taught to have superior manners. He can handle social occasions and dance quite well, at least in Asgardian styles.
RIDING
Balder does not usually get unhorsed. He can handle almost any riding beast with great aplomb. Usually, if he loses a horse, it was hurt and brought out from under him by outside forces. He can ride other creatures as well, from the winged horses of the Valkyries, to large wolves, to a few more exotic alien mounts.
SWORDS
Though not the equal of Thor Odinson, Balder is a deadly opponent with sword. He is better than Sif, who cuts swathes of death through battlefields. Balder is a swordsman par excellence, and can best all but the most talented of foes with great ease. Only the most talented of Earths heroes is his superior, even then, it is a near thing. Balder has bested his brother with or without Mjolnir on occasion. One should not pick a fight with Balder, as even if one is a hard man, Balder is as well. He has a varied skill set, being able to slog out a brutal battle like a tank or warship, trading heavy, hard blows, or a more agile, fast combat style. He prefers to take advantage of his superior speed in most fights, but his enhanced strength only enhances the elegant brutality of his fighting style.
WARFARE
Balder had to learn to be a captain of soldiers the hard way. Always before, he has been able to fight as a champion, on his own with men and against foes. Balder has learned to spend lives, not waste them. He is a competent strategist, and a better tactician. He is also a far more able second and field command, executing another strategy than grand leader.
WEAPONRY
Other than with swords, Balder is still a champion of Asgard and was trained to be competent not only with swords and his body, but almost everything in between. He is a decent archer, and with almost all hand to hand weapons, he is an impossibly skilled opponent. Balder is a skilled combatant, and can wield almost any weapon, even improvised ones to dramatic and potentially lethal effect.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
The flipside to Thor and Loki doing that work, is Balder watched and learned from them. Loki might prefer civilization and its comforts, when they were boys though, Loki was actually a very clever camp mate to have. Balder learned from talented outdoorsmen, and applied those lessons. He lacks Thors raw power, and Lokis cleverness, but he gets by just fine and can help a small party get along relatively well in the wilderness.
Balder knows his Asgardian history, or at least as much as Odin will allow most anyone to know. He knows more of the Vanir half of his heritage now as well, due to his mothers teachings. Balder knows the history, politics, and the movers and shakers of the nine realms.
ATHLETICS
Running, jumping, climbing trees, and breaking things are all things that Balder does with great aplomb. For a man of his size, he is very agile with a knowledge of acrobatics and gymnastics. He is athletic even by Asgardian standards which means he is very coordinated and capable. Despite the fact that he is all but immune to harm in his native dimension, Balder developed an athletic, agile style of combat.
BRAWLING
Body blocks, tackles, and flying kicks have been joined with off-hand blows, shield bashes and elbow strikes. Balder has even added the dreaded headbutt to his repertoire. Balder fights well, and honestly, most superhumans lack his skill. He is a superlative fighter, but his brawling style is built to supplement a melee weapon wielding fighting style. He is a little less adept at grappling than he should be, though he has a dreadful grip, and the agility and strength to avoid most grapples. Balder is an adept fighter, but it is not a martial art; it is improvisational and lacking in form.
COOKING
Balder, growing up, was the foundling boy, or so everyone was told.Thor and Loki would take care of the horses, get the fire going, and get camp running. Balders job was to get the food made and the dishes done. When Sif was a long, Thor still made him do it, largely because she could not cook. One can only hope it has gotten better since then, blech. Regardless, Balder can cook.
PRINCE
By most accounts, Balder is an able, capable regent. In the past, he has stood in his fathers stead in Asgard and to treat with foes. Always, he has been diplomatic and well-regarded. He is a capable diplomat, an acceptable governor, and an attentive counselor. He prefers to adventure, however. He will treat with honorable foes, and simply vanquish others.
Balder was taught to have superior manners. He can handle social occasions and dance quite well, at least in Asgardian styles.
RIDING
Balder does not usually get unhorsed. He can handle almost any riding beast with great aplomb. Usually, if he loses a horse, it was hurt and brought out from under him by outside forces. He can ride other creatures as well, from the winged horses of the Valkyries, to large wolves, to a few more exotic alien mounts.
SWORDS
Though not the equal of Thor Odinson, Balder is a deadly opponent with sword. He is better than Sif, who cuts swathes of death through battlefields. Balder is a swordsman par excellence, and can best all but the most talented of foes with great ease. Only the most talented of Earths heroes is his superior, even then, it is a near thing. Balder has bested his brother with or without Mjolnir on occasion. One should not pick a fight with Balder, as even if one is a hard man, Balder is as well. He has a varied skill set, being able to slog out a brutal battle like a tank or warship, trading heavy, hard blows, or a more agile, fast combat style. He prefers to take advantage of his superior speed in most fights, but his enhanced strength only enhances the elegant brutality of his fighting style.
WARFARE
Balder had to learn to be a captain of soldiers the hard way. Always before, he has been able to fight as a champion, on his own with men and against foes. Balder has learned to spend lives, not waste them. He is a competent strategist, and a better tactician. He is also a far more able second and field command, executing another strategy than grand leader.
WEAPONRY
Other than with swords, Balder is still a champion of Asgard and was trained to be competent not only with swords and his body, but almost everything in between. He is a decent archer, and with almost all hand to hand weapons, he is an impossibly skilled opponent. Balder is a skilled combatant, and can wield almost any weapon, even improvised ones to dramatic and potentially lethal effect.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
The flipside to Thor and Loki doing that work, is Balder watched and learned from them. Loki might prefer civilization and its comforts, when they were boys though, Loki was actually a very clever camp mate to have. Balder learned from talented outdoorsmen, and applied those lessons. He lacks Thors raw power, and Lokis cleverness, but he gets by just fine and can help a small party get along relatively well in the wilderness.
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ASGARDIAN EMBASSY
In the wake of extradimensional Invasion. Odin the All-Father has opened diplomatic relations with the united States of America, and the rest of Midgard. Asgardian gold has financed the establishment of an Embassy, and Prince Balder Odinson is now Ambassador to Midgard, until such time as he returns to Asgard.
Balder is responsible for the environs, the running, and management of the Embassy. It has apartments for Balder, the other princes, and visiting Asgardians. Primarily, this building and Embassy functions as a single point of contact and a clearinghouse of information. It also provides an suitable income, food, and shelter for balder. Other Asgardians can use it to go home as well, should they so choose.
As an Ambassador, Balder has a degree of diplomatic immunity. As yet, Asgard has not applied to the United Nations for even a nonvoting seat, as it is not a nation of Earth. Its status would be uncertain, and Odin in all his wisdom does not wish to stir up that hornet's nest.
AURVANDIL
Long ago, Odin had a golden hilted sword forged with a blade fired from meteoric iron that fell to the ground in Asgard. This sword was specially made. Long, perfect, and deadly it never dulls and it is impervious to breakage by almost any means. This sword he gave to Balder. It is no match for Mjolnir, but Balders sword had other gifts. This sword has a variety of properties. If it has a name, Aurvandil, that is not usually used. While it is a potent wapon,This sword is not the magical equal to Mjolnir. Aurvandil is able to survive combat with Mjolnir unharmed, but in terms of might and magnitude, this weapon pales in significance to Mjolnir.
Dimensional travel
With a flourish, Balder can transport himself and no more than 3 other individuals to and from Asgard. He can make the trip there and back again only once a day.
Travel to Thor
Balder can send his sword, and anything he can attach to the sword, to Thors vicinity. He can only do that once per day. He can send himself with it, so long as it is in his hand when he does it. The ritual to send himself or the sword last a few moments. He cannot send anyone else with the sword, but he can send the sword unattended, and with objects attached to it.
Summoning
Balder can summon his blade across dimensions and through space time to him. Is his sword, and when he calls for it, it will come to him. It may take a moment or two for the sword to appear, it always does, and never a moment too soon.
Light Channeling
This blade is named as it is because with it Balder can safely channel his Holy Light. The blade can withstand the tremendous amount of energy that Balder can theoretically generate
PANOPLY
Balder is an Asgardian God. He has many objects and tools to accompany and aid him. He was the king of Asgard, at one point, and is happily simply just a prince of the blood, and not even the favored one at the moment. Despite that, Odin did not banish Balder, and thus Balder has access to many of the tools of his trade; and Balder the Brave is a warrior born.
Swords Balder has more swords than he can wield. He has numerous one and two handed swords capable of surviving the incredible clash of combat between gods. While they are not unbreakable, they are capable of handling impacts with Mjolnir a couple of times before breaking.
He owns a multitude of swords. He has lost count of the number of swords he owns. He gets mocked for the number of pairs of blades he owns. He has been known to use different swords for different adventures. Balder likes swords.
Asgardian Armor: Forged of mystical steel, bronze, copper, gold, and auroch leather and crafted by the finest Asgardian armorsmiths, Balder has several suits of armor of beautiful, yet functional asgardian battle armor. He brought three of them to Earth with him. Balders armor is built to provide protection in the dimension of Asgard. Asgard battles are brutal even by human standards do to the amazing levels of strength Asgardian warriors have. As a general rule, each suit is enough to protect Balder from artillery grade weaponry. It offers no protection from radiation, biological, or poison attacks. It can only protect what it covers, and even then, a capable warrior can work around armor. Balder brought two of his plainer suits, and one of his fancier suits. He has helms, gloves, boots, and surcoats as well as winter wear for his armor. Unlike Thor, he has to actually put his armor on, though as he does not have a secret ID like Thor, this is also less of an issue than one might think.
In the wake of extradimensional Invasion. Odin the All-Father has opened diplomatic relations with the united States of America, and the rest of Midgard. Asgardian gold has financed the establishment of an Embassy, and Prince Balder Odinson is now Ambassador to Midgard, until such time as he returns to Asgard.
Balder is responsible for the environs, the running, and management of the Embassy. It has apartments for Balder, the other princes, and visiting Asgardians. Primarily, this building and Embassy functions as a single point of contact and a clearinghouse of information. It also provides an suitable income, food, and shelter for balder. Other Asgardians can use it to go home as well, should they so choose.
As an Ambassador, Balder has a degree of diplomatic immunity. As yet, Asgard has not applied to the United Nations for even a nonvoting seat, as it is not a nation of Earth. Its status would be uncertain, and Odin in all his wisdom does not wish to stir up that hornet's nest.
AURVANDIL
Long ago, Odin had a golden hilted sword forged with a blade fired from meteoric iron that fell to the ground in Asgard. This sword was specially made. Long, perfect, and deadly it never dulls and it is impervious to breakage by almost any means. This sword he gave to Balder. It is no match for Mjolnir, but Balders sword had other gifts. This sword has a variety of properties. If it has a name, Aurvandil, that is not usually used. While it is a potent wapon,This sword is not the magical equal to Mjolnir. Aurvandil is able to survive combat with Mjolnir unharmed, but in terms of might and magnitude, this weapon pales in significance to Mjolnir.
Dimensional travel
With a flourish, Balder can transport himself and no more than 3 other individuals to and from Asgard. He can make the trip there and back again only once a day.
Travel to Thor
Balder can send his sword, and anything he can attach to the sword, to Thors vicinity. He can only do that once per day. He can send himself with it, so long as it is in his hand when he does it. The ritual to send himself or the sword last a few moments. He cannot send anyone else with the sword, but he can send the sword unattended, and with objects attached to it.
Summoning
Balder can summon his blade across dimensions and through space time to him. Is his sword, and when he calls for it, it will come to him. It may take a moment or two for the sword to appear, it always does, and never a moment too soon.
Light Channeling
This blade is named as it is because with it Balder can safely channel his Holy Light. The blade can withstand the tremendous amount of energy that Balder can theoretically generate
PANOPLY
Balder is an Asgardian God. He has many objects and tools to accompany and aid him. He was the king of Asgard, at one point, and is happily simply just a prince of the blood, and not even the favored one at the moment. Despite that, Odin did not banish Balder, and thus Balder has access to many of the tools of his trade; and Balder the Brave is a warrior born.
Swords Balder has more swords than he can wield. He has numerous one and two handed swords capable of surviving the incredible clash of combat between gods. While they are not unbreakable, they are capable of handling impacts with Mjolnir a couple of times before breaking.
He owns a multitude of swords. He has lost count of the number of swords he owns. He gets mocked for the number of pairs of blades he owns. He has been known to use different swords for different adventures. Balder likes swords.
Asgardian Armor: Forged of mystical steel, bronze, copper, gold, and auroch leather and crafted by the finest Asgardian armorsmiths, Balder has several suits of armor of beautiful, yet functional asgardian battle armor. He brought three of them to Earth with him. Balders armor is built to provide protection in the dimension of Asgard. Asgard battles are brutal even by human standards do to the amazing levels of strength Asgardian warriors have. As a general rule, each suit is enough to protect Balder from artillery grade weaponry. It offers no protection from radiation, biological, or poison attacks. It can only protect what it covers, and even then, a capable warrior can work around armor. Balder brought two of his plainer suits, and one of his fancier suits. He has helms, gloves, boots, and surcoats as well as winter wear for his armor. Unlike Thor, he has to actually put his armor on, though as he does not have a secret ID like Thor, this is also less of an issue than one might think.
Weaknesses
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BALDER'S DOOM
Not the man, rather, Balders Doom. Balder is doomed to die and restart Ragnarok. This time around, he has died twice, and no one has worried, but he knows in his heart that it is possible that should the cycle of Ragnarok(s) once again begins, Balder is fated to die, and when he dies the world will burn. He could go hide in a hole, but it would happen no matter what, at the appointed time.
It does not get better. Once Ragnarok ends, he is fated to have to pick up the pieces and begin to work on fixing the Earth up, for it only to one days collapse in on itself again.
HONORABLE
Balder believes in justice, integrity and duty. He balks at his past failures, and he loathes his own weakness. Foes take advantage of his mercy, integrity, and commitment to the underdog. He would rather save lives and inspire others to action than be the hero of song. He enjoy accolades, but only when they are deserved. Balders ego is wrapped up in the right thing being done, and not in his own glory. he enjoys his glories, and he revels in his successes, but they are secondary to what is just being done.
INTENSITY
Balder is free from the compromises and burdens of leadership. He has always relished the role and title of adventurer and hero. This view of himself sometimes limits his creativity. He does stuff the way he does because that is how he does it. It does not occur to him to use his powers over light to manipulate others sense, or make himself or others invisible. To him it is a blast or beam. It is a weapon, and even then it took him being king for awhile to truly develop it into more than a weapon of last resort. It is not that he is dumb; rather it is that Balder is happy in his role, and seeks only to be better at what he does. He thinks like an adventurer or hero. Diplomacy and violence are his weapons of choice, not subterfuge or guile.
LIMITED INVULNERABILITY
Balder's immunity to damage other than from Mistletoe does not apply in any of the nine realms other than Asgard. Outside of Asgard, he is merely as invulnerable as an Asgardian of his physique.
MELANCHOLY
Balder, as much as he brings light and joy into the lives of others is subject to a brooding melancholy that he deflects with droll words and soft japes at those he loves and himself. He is not bitter, but he wears his figurative heart upon his sleeve. The world wounds him. Injustice, cruelty, the heavy handed greed of the ruler upon the ruled, it all bears on his mind. He does get over it, he does not sit alone in the dark writing poetry about he has wounds no elixir will heal, but he does feel things. Balder is a compassionate, fundamentally decent being.
MISTLETOE
Balder is vulnerable to the plant mistletoe. A weapon or object constructed of the soft, pliable wood of the plant is destined to one day kill him, and might restart the cycle of Ragnarok. If a weapon made of mistletoe breaches his armor, it will regard his flesh as a humans rather than Asgardian flesh. He will be injured, and quite likely die if it is placed in a vital area. It is important to note that the mere touch of mistletoe, standing under it for a kiss, or just a splinter will not kill him. One has to take this soft, pliant wood and kill him with it. It is possible, but no easy feat. On Earth it means nothing, other than Mistletoe penetrates his Asgardian flesh when it probably should shatter.
OUTSIDER
Balder has no identity papers. He would need someone to develop a human identity for him. He is a Prince of Asgard, a mythological being, and maybe a delusional fellow. His legal identity is hard to parse.
TECHNOLOGY
Sure, Asgard has sleek flying boats, and rainbow bridges, and an understanding of the multiverse and interdimensional travel. It is an advanced civilization, but not really. Balder finds operating his smart phone to be about enough thank you very much. He is bright, certainly smarter than most, but he is no genius. He likes these touchpad devices. They makes sense to him. Computers? If he cannot talk to it to tell it what to do, he is really not interested, and tends to tear keyboards in half out of frustration.
Not the man, rather, Balders Doom. Balder is doomed to die and restart Ragnarok. This time around, he has died twice, and no one has worried, but he knows in his heart that it is possible that should the cycle of Ragnarok(s) once again begins, Balder is fated to die, and when he dies the world will burn. He could go hide in a hole, but it would happen no matter what, at the appointed time.
It does not get better. Once Ragnarok ends, he is fated to have to pick up the pieces and begin to work on fixing the Earth up, for it only to one days collapse in on itself again.
HONORABLE
Balder believes in justice, integrity and duty. He balks at his past failures, and he loathes his own weakness. Foes take advantage of his mercy, integrity, and commitment to the underdog. He would rather save lives and inspire others to action than be the hero of song. He enjoy accolades, but only when they are deserved. Balders ego is wrapped up in the right thing being done, and not in his own glory. he enjoys his glories, and he revels in his successes, but they are secondary to what is just being done.
INTENSITY
Balder is free from the compromises and burdens of leadership. He has always relished the role and title of adventurer and hero. This view of himself sometimes limits his creativity. He does stuff the way he does because that is how he does it. It does not occur to him to use his powers over light to manipulate others sense, or make himself or others invisible. To him it is a blast or beam. It is a weapon, and even then it took him being king for awhile to truly develop it into more than a weapon of last resort. It is not that he is dumb; rather it is that Balder is happy in his role, and seeks only to be better at what he does. He thinks like an adventurer or hero. Diplomacy and violence are his weapons of choice, not subterfuge or guile.
LIMITED INVULNERABILITY
Balder's immunity to damage other than from Mistletoe does not apply in any of the nine realms other than Asgard. Outside of Asgard, he is merely as invulnerable as an Asgardian of his physique.
MELANCHOLY
Balder, as much as he brings light and joy into the lives of others is subject to a brooding melancholy that he deflects with droll words and soft japes at those he loves and himself. He is not bitter, but he wears his figurative heart upon his sleeve. The world wounds him. Injustice, cruelty, the heavy handed greed of the ruler upon the ruled, it all bears on his mind. He does get over it, he does not sit alone in the dark writing poetry about he has wounds no elixir will heal, but he does feel things. Balder is a compassionate, fundamentally decent being.
MISTLETOE
Balder is vulnerable to the plant mistletoe. A weapon or object constructed of the soft, pliable wood of the plant is destined to one day kill him, and might restart the cycle of Ragnarok. If a weapon made of mistletoe breaches his armor, it will regard his flesh as a humans rather than Asgardian flesh. He will be injured, and quite likely die if it is placed in a vital area. It is important to note that the mere touch of mistletoe, standing under it for a kiss, or just a splinter will not kill him. One has to take this soft, pliant wood and kill him with it. It is possible, but no easy feat. On Earth it means nothing, other than Mistletoe penetrates his Asgardian flesh when it probably should shatter.
OUTSIDER
Balder has no identity papers. He would need someone to develop a human identity for him. He is a Prince of Asgard, a mythological being, and maybe a delusional fellow. His legal identity is hard to parse.
TECHNOLOGY
Sure, Asgard has sleek flying boats, and rainbow bridges, and an understanding of the multiverse and interdimensional travel. It is an advanced civilization, but not really. Balder finds operating his smart phone to be about enough thank you very much. He is bright, certainly smarter than most, but he is no genius. He likes these touchpad devices. They makes sense to him. Computers? If he cannot talk to it to tell it what to do, he is really not interested, and tends to tear keyboards in half out of frustration.
Logs
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| Title | Date | Scene Summary |
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| Bright Sunny Days | March 23rd, 2019 | Summary needed |
| O Brother, Where Art Thou | March 21st, 2019 | Summary needed |
| Council of War | February 26th, 2019 | Thor explains the situation to Hela and Balder and everyone has their jobs ahead of them. |
| Mysterious Codex | February 12th, 2019 | Balder Odinson meets Lara Croft at an exhibit in the Natural History Museum. |
| A centaur in Manhattan | February 7th, 2019 | Summary needed |
| Balder arrives. | February 6th, 2019 | Balder shows up and is all, 'Thor, WTF?!' |
| The Arts of Paradise | January 30th, 2019 | Summary needed |
| A quiet evening | August 15th, 2018 | Summary needed |
| A Day for Brothers | August 14th, 2018 | Balder and Thor catch up too. |
| Greetings and Hallucinations | August 13th, 2018 | Summary needed |
| Keep Smilin' Until Then.... | August 11th, 2018 | A deadly street performer hands out deadly party favours, with deadly results. Lots of street fighting, a hot dog, and a guy named Steve. |
| New Asgard: The Prodigal Son Returns. | August 6th, 2018 | Summary needed |
| The Rainbow Inebriation | March 18th, 2018 | A blond, an Olympian, a redhead, and an Asgardian share a drink in the park. Prince Balder returns to New York to handle matters, meeting Power Girl, Caitlyn Fairchild, and Ares along the way. |
| Washington Park After Dark | November 2nd, 2017 | Summary needed |
| Sayeth Anything | October 19th, 2017 | Summary needed |
| It is customary | October 18th, 2017 | Summary needed |
| My stars and Garters | October 6th, 2017 | Summary needed |
| Dude Where's my Space Boat | October 1st, 2017 | Summary needed |
| Parkly | September 29th, 2017 | Summary needed |
| Welcome to Midgard | September 24th, 2017 | Summary needed |
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