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[It seems to be a theme that whenever Thor makes a post he's covered in some kind of grime. At least this time it just looks like dirt and whatever other foresty debris he's picked up after hours spent hunting in the Borderlands.

He's picked up a few more technological skills as well. There's nary a sign of a thumb in the camera, and he picture is centered and focused on Thor's thoughtful expression.]

On Earth it was once customary for people to celebrate the Yule at the midwinter Solstice. They would bring sacrifices to the Gods in the hopes we would hasten the spring and see their children safe through the long winter nights.

[He wipes a hand across his brow, and as the camera shifts it can be seen that there are a few rather large beasts stacked on the ground behind him. The spoils of a hunt well hunted, it seems.]

Few now remember this custom, let alone take part in it's rituals. But there are other festivals which have not yet been forgotten, and most are a reminder that the cold of winter will not last; that the days will grow long and warm and safe once more.

[A pause, and Thor allows a wry smile past his serious expression.] Though 'safe' may be a great deal to hope for on this world.

Whatever festivals you celebrate, whatever Gods you do or do not pray to; I invite you to share this Yule with my brothers and I. We shall provide as best a feast we can with what we have, and you may bring what you wish to contribute towards it.

Good food is made better with company, after all.

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Many mis-take 'gods' for 'creators', which we are not. I have lived countless Aeons, but the worlds were ancient before I was ever born.

[He takes a moment to think how best to explain himself nd his people.] What do you know of the Nine Realms, or of Yggdrasil, the world tree?

[People living for aeons were not entirely uncommon in her realm, but they weren't revered. No, only fools would rever them.]

So people who have such long lives are thought of as 'gods' in your realm? I know nothing of them. Are they meant to be important?

[The response takes a while. You really need Baldur or Loki to properly explain the Aesir and their place in the world. Thor, while he knows the Lore as well as he knows himself, is no wordsmith.]

The World Tree Yggdrasil is the heart of the universe, supporting time and space, as well as the Nine Realms of the world. The earth is but one of these realms. Asgard, my home, is the realm of the Aesir.

We were called Gods by the people of earth first, for they could not understand what we were. We all of us live long lives, for we eat the apples of Idunn, which grant immortality. It is our nature to be stronger and hardier than those of other realms, and to be gifted with powers that affect the world around us in ways others cannot.

Does this answer your question?

It does, yes. Then it would appear that my realm is not a part of the nine you speak of. Mmm sounds like you could be a big strong man then, huh? So without the apples of the Idunn, are you still immortal?

Most realms do not know of Yggdrasil's existence, but it is possible. There are many people from many different worlds here.

Yes. I am the son of Odin Allfather and Gaea Earthmother. Only battle or seidr can take my life from me if I do not choose to give it up.

Heh, you may know a lot slick, but my realm isn't part of your Yggdrasil. It wasn't made from some tree. Never heard of them, sorry.

[Thor will not explain that myth suggests that worlds were made from his ancestor's corpse.]

Apologise not, my lady. Tell me rather of your world- what is it's name?

My world does not have gods. Although I suppose that some could consider the True Runes in that position.

[She made no mention of the name of her planet... Unfortunately because canon has never given one.]

What power do these True Runes hold?

That question is one I cannot answer, for they each hold a different power. There are twenty seven in total that govern my realm.

Are they sentient?

Mmhm you've got that right. There are men who are foolish enough to believe that they can control them though.

There are always those who wish to force their will upon others. I pray such men find no success in your world.

Such kind words. Although, we would be out of a job if they never did.

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