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Thorgrim Night Wolf, now somewhere on the south coast of Engla-land, may be closer to his goal of returning home than he has been since reaching Ireland years before, but he is still very, very far away. His son Harald, however, has ambitions beyond just getting home. Given command of one of the ships in the fleet, Harald sees a chance to put his courage on display, unleashing consequences that will lead Thorgrim into a fight against the powerful armies of Wessex, a fight he does not want.

A simple farm boy in a mundane medieval world turned soldier after his home and family were destroyed. Mere steps from achieving his vengeance after years of fighting, a lucky sword strike ends his life. His soul is transferred against his will by one of the gods to another medieval world, one filled with magic, monsters, and races out of his childhood fairy tales. Our farm boy is now a Contender! Brought to Midgard to fight and kill other Contenders, to grow strong enough to ascend and become a Champion.

It is the mid-22nd century, a time in which humankind has reached a point of no return with respect to the destruction of its habitat on Earth. The only ray of hope is the Human Resiliency Program—a conglomeration of government sponsored efforts to preserve human life until such time as the Earth is able to recover.

Snehild is born amidst a raid on a stormy, winter night. She is delivered by a mystical jötunn woman and as she slips into the world, the Norns breathe a prophecy over her. Years later, Himlinge, the royal seat of Sialand, is suffering from political unrest. King Tormod suspects his brother-in-law is plotting against him. Royal advisor Brynjulf Raveneye worries about which of the twin princes should be heir to the throne. The high priestess Ragnfrid grows jealous of the local herbalist who is favoured by the royal family.

That Midgard Show is a talk show dedicated to discussing the Midgard Campaign setting published by Kobold Press for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Hosts Clayton Thomson & Joe Tuccillo sit down each week to dive deep into Midgard lore, adventures, campaigns, spells, races, and subclasses. We'll talk with writers, designers, and fans from the Midgard community to share tips and tricks about playing one of the best and thoughtfully created RPG settings available for 5e.

Is it possible for justice in a Virtual Realm full of criminals? Jailed for eternity for a crime he didn’t commit, Toaby is sent to Yggdrasil, a virtual reality prison based on Norse Mythology. Artificial Intelligences embodying the Norse Gods run the prison. They offer Toaby the unique class of Arbiter and task him with bringing order to their world full of Earth’s worst criminals. Reluctant to accept, the Gods offer him the chance to clear his name for a job well done.

An eclectic collection of short stories examining life and relationships from a variety of perspectives.

Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better? In The Midnight Library, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision.

Sophia thought her world would slowly ebb away in the drunken squaller of a bar after an IED ended her exceptional military career in a hail of shrapnel and pain. She was firmly intrenched in her mundane life; serving drinks and breaking balls in a New York bar until a breathtakingly sexy and mysterious man saunters in and flips her life upside down and sets her temper blazing. Everything she thought she knew about herself was a lie. To make things worse, she learns that she is the heir of some prophecy told through out mythological realms for centuries.

Der Sturm tobt über Midgard und die Wölfe schleichen heulend um das einsame Haus. Staunend und ungläubig hört der Knabe Lif zu, als die alte Skalla die Legende vom Fimbulwinter erzählt, der das Ende der Menschheit einleiten soll. Nicht die Götter, weder Asen noch Wanen, sind ausersehen, das Menschengeschlecht zu retten. Dem Knaben Lif ist es bestimmt, zu entscheiden, ob dem Fimbulwinter ein neuer Frühling folgen wird oder die ewige Nacht.

Tasked with a mission in Iraq, an Australian SAS patrol deploy deep behind enemy lines. But when they activate a time portal, the soldiers find themselves in 10th century Viking Denmark, a place far more dangerous and lawless than modern Iraq. The soldiers have no way back. Join the SAS patrol on this action-adventure and journey into the depths of a hostile land, far from the support of the Allied front line. Step into another world...another time.

A city in chaos. A tentative peace between humans and supernaturals. Welcome to post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. A determined new recruit with the Inter-Realm Security Agency, Laila Eyvindr investigates supernatural crime. With rumors of dark forces abducting supernaturals from the streets, Laila wants nothing more than to catch the culprit and solve the case. Yet, her boss is determined to keep her and the rest of the team off the case—stalling, delaying, and possibly even hindering the investigation. But why?

Episode Summary:Join us for a deep dive into existential horror, identity, and cosmic weirdness with Erik McHatton—author of "Straw World and Other Echoes from the Void," published by Undertaker Books. We talk about defying traditional storytelling, searching for meaning in the Void, and crafting literary horror that lingers long after the last page.Guest Information:Erik McHatton – Author of Straw World and Other Echoes from the VoidFind Erik McHatton Online:X (Twitter): https://x.com/ErikMcHattonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikmchattoninstagramLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...

A podcast on Germanic Heathenry. Discussions surround the Old Gods and Goddesses of Northern Europe and the spirituality surrounding the pre-christian Germanic peoples. Support Midgard Musings By Clicking Here: https://linktr.ee/MidgardMusings Leave a message on the Midgard Musings hotline by dialing 1-615-671-9832 for a chance to have your voice heard in future episodes!

Join your intrepid host, Vincent Midgard, as he interviews writers and filmmakers who produce works in dark literature and film, including horror, noir, gothic, as well as nonfiction and documentaries on dark subject matter.

Demigod. Dragon Rider. Kick-Ass Warrior. 15-year-old Zoey knows a bad hand when it’s dealt and survival is slim. With only two days until her boyfriend dies from a wound inflicted by Loki, The God of Trickery, her only option is to betray her father Thor’s trust and commit treason against Asgard. Stealing Mjolnir, she leaves the land open to attack from giants and dark elves. With hammer in hand and honed martial arts skills, she lays her life on the line to fight a fierce and brutal dragon guarding the only magical artifact powerful enough to heal the boy she loves. Defenders of Asgard...

One winter day, 12-year-old twins Stephen and Jo Freyerson come home from a strange day at school to discover that their father has gone on a journey to the “High North”, and left them in the care of his Aunt Maddy.

Norse mythology and history is a treasure trove of rituals, beliefs and culture. Take a dive inside the lives and folklore of the Vikings.

Part Zombie. Part Dragon. Kick-Ass Demigod. Fifteen-year-old Dash knows a bad hand when it’s dealt and survival is slim. He can spark Ragnarok as Loki’s second-in-command, or betray his family to prevent it. Either way, he's in mortal danger. As he leads a team of demigods deeper into Helheim to locate the soul of a powerful necromancer, Dash can’t help thinking he’s made the wrong decision. Despite his dark magic and other life-draining skills, Death will likely reap their souls and resurrect them as zombies in Ginnungagap. Defenders of Asgard: Shadow Walker is the first book in a ...

The Aesir call a Wild Hunt when a man crosses the ocean towards Asgard. Jormungander, the Midgard Serpent, should be stopping him but is missing. Is the man an advance scout for an invasion? What has happened to Jormungander? It’s up to Thor to solve this mystery.