Asgardians


 * Not to be confused with the Asgardian Gods from Hercules.

The Asgardians or the Æsir are the inhabitants of Asgard based on the deities of Norse mythology. They are an ancient race of beings reknowned for their many legends and adventures as Gods on Earth. They are ruled by Odin and seek to keep the peace between the "nine realms" of the Asgardian cosmos.

Though these godlike beings are peaceful, they are a brave and powerful warrior race whose passion for adventure is their religion. Like the Vikings of Earth, they believe that the only way to gain access into Valhalla (heaven) is to die in glorious battle. Their civilization was built up by, and essentially depends on, magic and sorcery.

Powers and Abilities
The god-like Asgardians are physically and technologically superior to Humans on Earth. These include:
 * Super Density: The Asgardians' molecular structure is denser than Humans. This contributes to their super strength and durability.
 * Super strength, speed, reflexes, durability, etc.
 * Master Combatants: The Asgardians are a warrior race and most all Asgardians are trained in fightning tequnices.
 * Longevity: Asgardians have an extremely long life span and can endure for thousands of years. Some can regenerate and expand their lifespan by magical means. e.g. When Odin enters the Odinsleep.
 * Magics: Many Asgardians posses and use magical abilities or objects. e.g. Thor's hammer Mjolnir, Odin's manipulation of the Odinforce.
 * Special Powers: Some Asgardians have unique powers. e.g. Only Thor can lift his hammer, Heimdall has extraordinarily heightened senses.

Weaknesses
The Asgardians are not highly advanced in technology, and unlike many of the Olympians or other pantheons, very few relatively wield magic; even Ares has been shown using it for various effects. The Asgardians were doomed to die and be reborn in the eternal cycle of Ragnarok, until Thor ended it, their lives bound to the Norns, Yggdrasil, Hela and Those Who Sit Above In Shadow. Even on Midgard without Ragnarok, it has been shown that "the touch of  mortality upon" the Asgardians are greater than in Asgard, and, like Odin, their natural powers are weakened.

Notable Asgardians

 * Thor
 * Odin
 * Frigga
 * Fandral
 * Hogun
 * Volstagg
 * Heimdall
 * Sif
 * Bor

Enemies

 * Frost Giants
 * Laufey
 * Loki Laufeyson
 * Dark Elves