Norsery Rhymes from A to Z
Fassolt, Of the Thuderstorms
Well here we are on another ThorsDay with another 20 min sketch of a Norse (and Germanic, sometimes Celtic) mythological characters. This week it’s a thrid and final version of Fasolt / Fasult / Fasold / Vasolt of the Jotnar (Jötunn / Jotun / Jotunn / Jetten / Eoten / Frost Giant mentioned in the the Thidrekssaga, and Eckenlied, but most notably in Wagner’s Das Reingold.
Fasolt, possibly from the Old Norse “faso” meaning ‘long braids’, is also translated to mean ‘killed by Fafnir’.
Fasolt is a frost giant and brother of Ecke and Fafnir. He is called on as the ‘Master of the Thunderstorm’ in charms of protection from the wind and lightning of storms.
Occasionally associated with Kari the Giant of the winds.
Fasolt and Fafnir had been contracted by the gods to build the castle of Valhalla for them. All for the price of large amounts of gold, and the hand of Freia (Freya and Idun) in marriage for Fasolt, and an endless supply of her golden apples of youth for Fafnir.
However on completion Odin refuses to give them Freia. Fasolt while building the castle has fallen in love with Freia and can’t bear to be without her, and Fafnir wants her golden apples. They plot and kidnap her. But in the end accept a hoard of gold from Odin. Fasolt after seeing Freia does not love him back and not wishing her to be harmed begs and convinces Fafnir to accept this new offer. The hoard had previously belonged to the Dwarf Albrecht, which has amongst it a cursed ring and gold, that drives those to greed and violence to possess it.
Soon after getting the treasure it drives Fafnir mad and in his greed he kills Fasolt for the ring and treasure.
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Day 4 - 12 days of Christmas challenge (2022 edition)
Title: What brings us together (Loki’s perspective)
Theme: Snowman (Dec 16th)
Fandom/Character(s): Avenger!Loki x scientist!reader
Warnings (if applicable): this is Loki’s perspective of Santa Hat (Dec 14th)
Word Count: 400
December writing challenge prompted and organized by @12daysofchristmas
Snow fell outside, glamorous and volatile —quite like himself— while the Avengers prepared the compound for the celebrations. Loki just kept on looking out the window without moving a finger, mesmerized with the light weight of the snowflakes, so unlike rain…
“So, is Rock of Ages not going to help at all?”, said Tony, setting up holographic illusions of colorful candles everywhere. Loki didn’t glue his eyes off the storm. Tony sighed and walked up to him, sitting by his side. Loki’s eyes glimmered with fascination. “You’ve never seen snow before?”.
“Once or twice, back in my true realm”, he admitted with bitterness, “but I didn’t have the time nor the energy to stop and admire it. And Asgard is too sunny, all the time”.
Tony nodded.
“Well”, he said, directing the attention of the entire room to him. “I say we play in the snow. The decorations can wait. What do you think?”.
He didn’t need to think twice. As soon as they left the building, he saw a big patch of snow and threw himself on it like a child. He laughed —surprising every single member of the Avengers; he didn’t even smile those days— and laid there with no greed for anything else in his life.
Well, except maybe one thing, he thought as he turned around to see you, doing the exact same thing he did. He composed himself, or tried to, and began talking to you as he could —it had been a while since he last spoke to someone that didn’t want him in a prison cell, as far as he knew of you.
There are few moments in his life he can remember in great detail after thousands of years. That first evening with you was one of them.
Well aware of the effect you had on him, he decided he wanted —actually, he had to keep you around. As soon as you turned around and said something among the lines of going back to work, he grabbed your wrist quickly and blurted out some words —hopefully in the right order— like;
“Let’s have dinner”.
You blinked in surprise and smiled and you had some snow on your hair and eyelashes and a redness all over your face and he, oh Gods, he definitely fell. He fell so hard.
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Monster
Pairing: Loki x frostgiant!reader
Category: Hurt/Comfort
Summary: In the midst of battle you’re horrified to discover that you are none other than a frost giant. Loki comforts you.
Warnings: Intense grief, shock, description of battle violence
Note: This is a short little scene I’ve had in my drafts for several months. It’s not my best writing by far, but I hope you enjoy <3
You screamed, the sound ricocheting throughout the castle hallway. You did it again and again, your knees crashing to the floor and your hands pulling your hair. This was not happening. It could not be happening.
“My darling,” Loki’s voice sounded through your screams, his arms wrapping around you from behind. You pushed against his embrace, screams turning to strangled pleas. “Let go of me, please! You will be hurt,”
“No I won’t, darling. No I won’t,” Loki shushed you, rubbing his hands up and down you arms as he rocked you gently. “Hush now, hush.”
You shook your head and continued to sob. Your hands were trembling, waves of blue rippling across your skin. You had gone with Loki and the others to aid Thor in his attack against the Frost Giants, fighting by Loki’s side. In the midst of the battle the pair of you had been separated and a Giant had got you alone.
He had broken through your armor and and grabbed your wrists, only instead of icy pain you felt nothing more than the pressure of his grip. Looking down, you had watched in horror as your skin rippled and changed, becoming the exact color of the Frost Giant’s skin. You gasped and looked at the Giant, only to see him regarding you with a smirk.
Loki had stepped in then, killing the Giant. You had tried desperately to hide your changing skin, but one look into Loki’s eyes and you knew he had seen as well. Without a word he touched your arms and caused gloves to appear on your hands, hiding the change. They had stayed in place throughout the rest of the battle, up until you had pulled them off while running down the castle hallway. Now you were here on the floor sobbing and frightened, while your beloved husband strove to comfort you.
“What-What’s happening?” You cried, gripping at Loki’s sleeve. “I don’t understand,”
“I don’t know.” His voice was choked with his own tears. “But I promise you it will be all right.”
“I, I’m going to hurt you.”
“You could never hurt me, beloved.” Loki’s lips pressed against your forehead as he rocked you. “I promise.”
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hiii ‼️‼️ i was wondering if i could request these two prompts:
“your eyes are really pretty up close.” and “you’re not okay, you’re shaking. what can i do? please, let me help you.” for loki ?
you absolutely don’t have to do both and can just take ur pick from the two also :)
ty 🫶🫶 !!
all I need is you
loki x female!reader
warnings: none really, fluff, reader gets ill from being out in a snowstorm
description
(y/n) and her todler, "Aroura Lokisdottir" go to the shop during a snow storm to get dinner and some snacks for a Christmas movie marathon. When they come out, the car has broke from being out in the frostbitten weathers leaving the only choice but for the two to walk home. Aroura was lucky to have her fathers Jotun genes however (y/n) wasn't as fortunate.
prompts:
"your eyes are really pretty up close"
"you're not okay, you're shaking. what can I do? please let me help you."
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Loki had been at the compound all day leaving you with your little girl at home. The harsh winds gushed outside and the scene from the window was as white as a canvas, the heating was failing you as you sat huddled in blankets, 3 hot water bottles by your sides. Your jaw ached from chattering and goosebumps painted your pale, frozen skin.
"mama what's for dinner?"
a soft voice broke through the room.
"and remember it's movie night!"
aroura squealed as she ran up to my side, frantic hands attempting to climb the sofa that loomed over her tiny frame. You grabbed her from under her arms and she crawled onto your lap, kissing your foread as she giggled childishly.
"mama you's cold!"
she grabbed more blankets of the floor and chucked them onto the chair, then started to scrunch her nose
"a...achoo!"
as she sneezed her small character pained blue, her crimson eyes glowing in the dark room. It wasn't long before this first happened. You and loki has figured that as the weather grew colder every cough and sneeze switched Aroura into her frostgiant form, you found it absoloutly adorable having a mini ice cube running around the house from time to time. Loki worried of it, but loved his little Jotun to pieces.
You sat slowly up on the chair and then walked over to your daughter, lifting her onto your shoulders and using your magic to wrap her in a hat, scarf, coat and gloves, as some for yourself, and grabbed the keys before leaving the house. Aroura clung onto your hair as she giggled on your shoulders before you lifted her into her baby seat in the car, strapping her in securely then walking to get in the front.
The car faulted as you twisted the keys, but you shrugged it of, driving across the icey roads to the shop a few streets down.
Once you got out you were quick to get Aroura back on your shoulders, she was getting tired as she rested her head against the top of yours, her small hands wrapped around your hair and neck gently. She picked out her favourite snacks and threw them in the basket, and chose pizza and star chips for her dinner, which was the best dinner for an evening like this. (y/n) brought some lemon sip for her aching throat and stuffed nose and then walked to the till, placing aroura on the bench next to the bagging area.
She was eager to grab all the items, begging you to let her scan the doritos, which you did in the end give in to, then she helped take the bags to the car, in the end needing you to take it as she dragged the items across the frost coated floors.
When you were both finally settled in the car you let out a sigh of relief, but as you turned the keys to hear a screeching, unpleasant sound from the engine your head fell onto the horn.
"Mama what are you doing!"
Aroura shouted over the loud beeping noise, her fathers attitude twisted in her voice. However grew worried as she watched her mother run her hands through her hair anxiously, muttering as she kicked and hit the car.
"Blasted weather!"
You groaned, opening the door and getting attacked once again by the deadly weather that penetrated you to your bones.
"Come on angel, we gotta walk home"
you say in a gentle however exhausted tone, holding onto your daughters small hand in one hand and 3 bags of shopping in the other.
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You slammed the door behind you, your little girl clinging onto your arm. The freezing wind had taken its toll on your body, but you mustered a smile for your daughter's sake. As you entered the warmth of home, your legs trembled with exhaustion. You tried to hide your growing weakness, not wanting to worry your precious girl. She giggled and kicked off her snow-covered boots, completely oblivious to your struggle.
You watched as she ran off to play, her laughter filling the room with joy. However, as you started preparing dinner, you couldn't ignore the worsening fever and flu symptoms that were taking a toll on your body. Your head throbbed, and a chill ran through your weakened frame. You glanced at the clock, hoping that your husband Loki would arrive soon, wanting to hold him tight and snuggle up to him in the warmth of your bed. You continued chopping vegetables, pushing through the discomfort, it was just a bit of cold.
As you continued to prepare dinner, a throbbing headache began to intensify, adding to your already weakened state. Just as you were starting to feel overwhelmed, you heard the familiar jingle of keys and the creaking of the front door. Relief washed over you as Loki entered the house, bringing in a gust of cold air. The chill served as a reminder of the harsh winter outside, but it also brought a sense of comfort knowing he was home.
"Hey there, sweetheart!"
Loki called out, his voice filled with warmth and affection. Aroura, who had been waiting eagerly for her fathers return, rushed into the hallway, her arms wrapping around his legs as he chuckled deeply
Loki made his way to the kitchen, his eyes full of concern as he noticed the fatigue etched on your face. Without a word, he wrapped his arms around you, knowing how much comfort you seemed from his embrace.
"I'm here, love. How was your day?"
he asked, his voice gently as he rocked your frozen body side to side, gently kissing your neck as you hummed in his arms.
"m.. the car broke at the shop.. m. me and aroura had to walk home and... c..cold."
You took a moment to lean into his comforting presence, grateful for his understanding.
"It's been a long day lo."
you replied, feeling a sense of solace in his arms.
Together, you and Loki finished preparing dinner, the aroma of the meal filling the house. As you all gathered around the table to enjoy the delicious food, you couldn't help but notice Loki's caring gaze on you, he looked worried yet loving, just wanting to make sure you were okay, in his own sweet way.
But in the midst of his gaze, our daughter couldn't resist having some fun. She started playing with her food, making silly faces and creating a mess. I couldn't help but laugh at the sight, trying to balance Loki's watchful eye on me while also keeping an eye on our mischievous little one.
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Aroura had gone of to her room to read as you and loki tidied, you went to go wash the cutlery until some playful hands stoped you in your tracks, resting on you tense shoulders.
"Go prepare the movies pumpkin, I'll clean up."
loki hummed as he wrapped your in his jumper, going of to begin cleaning.
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The clock next to the bed wrote "22:20" and you rested your head against the tall stack of pillows behind you. Loki had just gone to put Aroura into her crib who had just fallen asleep during the 4th movie, throughout the hours your body grew weaker and colder, loki rubbing you thigh with every sniffle and shiver thay escaped your ill form.
After Aroura was huddled up in blankets loki came back into our room and lifted your cold body, resting you in between his legs and kissing you forehead, wiping you teary eyes as he began to braid a few strands of your hair. You looked up at his gentle eyes.
"you're eyes are so pretty up close"
he whispered as he gazed back at you. Loki has always admired your eyes, a beautiful rainbow of pastels.
He couldn't do much to help your shivering state, being a frost giant, however he piled you in blankets and hot water bottles and had made you a lemon sip which sat on the beside table, he stroked you hair as your bead rested against his chest, every shake his heart ached.
"my love are you truly well"
he asked knowing the answer
you simply hummed in response, till shaking in his strong arms.
"you're not okay, you're shaking. what can I do? please let me help you."
he practically begged as he drowned you in affection and kisses.
"all I need is you"
you whispered, turning as you wrapped your arms around his waist, a hand on his chest beside you head, tangled around your lovers form.
"you'll always have me my darling.."
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
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