Baldur
MythologyNorse
RoleGod of light and purity
About Baldur
The most beautiful and beloved of the gods. Killed by a mistletoe spear through Loki's trickery. His death was the first sign of Ragnarok. All things in the world swore not to harm him except mistletoe. Hermod rode to Hel to beg for his return.
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