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Helheim (pronounced "HELL-hame") is one of the Nine Worlds and is the land of the dead for those who die outside of battle (e.g., from ailments such as old age and disease). It is ruled by the goddess Hel.
Description
Helheim is a cold, dark lifeless place full of miserable souls who died of old age or disease. To get there, a person has to ride down an icy road into the pitch-black Valley of Death, cross the River Gjoll on an iron bridge guarded by a giantess, somehow make it across the Wall of Corpses and finally arrive at the Hall of Hel. There, they will endure an eternity of starvation, misery, and pain- at least until Ragnarok, when they will join Surt.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
The Sword of Summer
Loki mentions that the residents of Helheim will join Surt during Ragnarok, to fight against the Norse gods.
The Ship of the Dead
When Magnus, Sam and Alex walk over the gangplank of Naglfar, Alex and Magnus hear the voices of their deceased friends and relatives.
9 from the Nine Worlds
Nice Doggy
After being drafted into finding Garm by Hel, Thomas Jefferson Jr. searches the land of dishonorable dead for the guard dog and succeeds in luring him back to his cave.
Known Prisoners
- Balder
- Natalie Chase
- Caroline Chase
- Emma Chase
- Aubrey Chase
- Randolph Chase
- Adrian
- Ms. Jefferson
- Millions of Mortal Souls
Trivia
- Though the English word "Hell" roots from this, it is a morally neutral resting place.
- The characters in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard frequently use the words 'Hel' or 'Helheim' in place of the English 'hell', even in curse words. The goddess Hel doesn't like this.
Locations (MC) | |
Nine Worlds: | Alfheim | Asgard | Helheim | Jotunheim | Midgard | Muspellheim | Nidavellir | Niflheim | Vanaheim |
Cities and Towns: | Boston | Flåm | New London | Provincetown | York |
Administrative Divisions: | Connecticut | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | North Yorkshire | Sogn og Fjordane | South Carolina |
Countries: | Norway | United Kingdom (England) | United States of America (Confederate States of America) |
Continents: | Europe | North America |
Other Locations: | Alderman Estate | Bifrost | Blitzen's Best | Boston Public Library | Bridal Veil Falls | Cape Cod | Charles River | Charleston Harbor | Chase Mansion | Dorchester | Fadlan's Falafel | Folkvanger | Fort Wagner | Ginnungagap | Hotel Valhalla | Loki's Cavern | Longfellow Bridge | Lyngvi | Morris Island | Nabbi's Tavern | Provincetown Airport | River Oure | Sessrumnir | Svartalfheim | The Thinking Cup | Vigridr | Yggdrasil |