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Real Name: Eisa Glutdotter. Occupation: Apprentice Valkyrie; All-Around Troublemaker EISA Non-Villain Antagonist Real Name: Eisa Glutdotter. Occupation: Apprentice Valkyrie; all-around troublemaker. Identity: The general public of Earth does not believe Eisa to be anything more than a mythological figure. Legal Status: Subject of Jotunheim, citizen of Asgard. Other Aliases: "Flamehead", "Fire-top", "Ash Princess", other derogatory names. Place of Birth: Unrevealed, believed to be either Jotunheim or Muspelheim. Marital Status: Single. Known Relatives: Glut (mother), Loki (father), Farbauti (grandfather, deceased), Laufey (grandmother), Byleist, Helblindi (uncles, deceased), Angrboda (ex-stepmother), Sigyn (stepmother), Fenrir, Jormungandr, Slepnir, Vali (half-brothers), Narvi (half-brother, deceased), Einmyria (sister), Hel (half-sister), Sam Lokispawn (alleged half-sibling, possibly adopted, gender unknown), Odin (foster grandfather), Frigga (foster grandmother), Thor, Tyr, Heimdall, Balder, Hod, Hermod, Bragi, Uller, Vidar (foster uncles), Freyja, Sif (foster aunts), Thrud (step-cousin). Group Affiliation: Valkyries of the Nine Realms; Asgardian royal family. Base of Operations: Mobile throughout the Nine Realms. First Post-Reboot Appearance: MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #X/2. History: Eisa is the second daughter of the trickster god Loki and his first wife, Glut (see Loki). Due to her and her older sister Einmyria's appearance, Glut is believed to have hailed from Muspelheim rather than Loki's native Jotunheim, though this has not yet been proven (see Asgard). Unlike her mother and sister, Eisa remained on good terms with her father, and has from time to time assisted him in many of his endeavors both on behalf of and against the other Asgardians (see Asgardians). As such, she is grudgingly considered a member of the Asgardian royal family. Eisa has a long-standing rivalry with her cousin Thrud, daughter of the thunder god Thor, Loki's foster brother; both Eisa and Thrud claim the other started it (see Thor; Thrud). When Thrud, along with her half-brothers Magni and Modi, relocated to Midgard (Earth), Eisa discreetly followed (see Magni and Modi). On one occasion she fought Thrud in the streets of Houston, though the fight ended before either could claim victory due to factors beyond their control. Eisa has also assisted her father and half-sibling Sam Lokispawn on occasions against Thor, though she only did so hoping for a rematch with her rival step-cousin (see Sam Lokispawn). (The rematch never happened.) More recently, though, she was selected to join forces with a number of Valkyries from across the Nine Realms under the Valkyrie Brunnhilde's guidance in a mission to investigate and put an end to a long-dormant threat, the exact nature of which has not yet been revealed (see Valkyrie). Each member of the team hails from a different world; because of her powers and her mother's suspected lineage, Eisa is considered the Valkyrie from Muspelheim (Hljod is the official Valkyrie of Jotunheim; see Hljod). To their mutual dismay, Eisa and Thrud, Valkyrie of Vanaheim, have been paired off as wingmates. (It has since been revealed that Brunnhilde did so in order to have Thrud keep watch on Eisa, since one of the Norns, Skuld, has said that one of the nine shall betray the others. Eisa, being the daughter of Loki, was considered the most likely; however, because Skuld refused to specify which of the nine was the traitor, Brunnhilde did not want to falsely accuse someone who might be innocent. Neither Eisa nor Thrud are aware of this prophecy.) Height: 5' 9". Weight: 240 lbs. Eyes: Red, no pupils. Hair: None; flames flow from her head in a manner that resembles hair. Skin: Black with red patterns fluctuating all over. Uniform: None, tends to create flowing dresses made of flame. Strength Level: Eisa possesses superhuman strength enabling her to lift (press) roughly 10 tons. Known Superhuman Powers: In addition to her superhuman strength, Eisa possesses notable physiological differences from the Asgardian norm. While composed of superhumanly dense materials, her body consists of material greatly resembling ash and magma rather than flesh and bone. This grants her incredible resistance to injury. She is also able to regenerate any body part that is severed or destroyed, including her head, in a matter of minutes. It is believed the only way to truly destroy her would be a large enough explosion to scatter her body's particulate matter beyond its ability to recuperate, but even that may not truly destroy her. In addition, Eisa's body generates incredible heat, which makes it impossible for her to wear normal clothes (she has not learned about dynamic molecules; see Common Technologies). Normally, she produces flames from her head that resembles hair as cooling mechanism (much like how mortals and other Asgardians sweat); over the centuries, she has learned to regulate these flames to produce intense flame on demand. In addition, she is able to generate flames and magma from her hands, and shape both flames and magma, whether ambient in her immediate vicinity or those she generates herself, however she wishes. As normal clothes will burst into flame, she often shapes flames to appear as a diaphanous gown, providing her a modicum of decency. Eisa has also learned some magic over the centuries, though she rarely utilizes it Weapons: As a Valkyrie, Eisa owns a sword and circular shield made of uru, but these weapons have not exhibited any magical properties beyond being unbreakable. She often causes both sword and shield to burst into flame, and has fooled more than one opponent into thinking the flames were enchantments on the sword and shield rather than coming from her. Mount: Eisa rides a fiery version of the Valkyries' winged horses. This winged horse, named Logavindur ("flame wind"), is able to fly without tiring for hours on end and can traverse the Nine Realms with ease. In addition, Logavindur can breathe fire, shooting jets of flame from his mouth and nostrils at a distance of up to 150 feet. points ST: HP: Speed: DX: Will: Move: IQ: Per: HT: FP: SM: 0 Dmg: BL: lbs. Dodge: Parry: DR: 0 Attributes: ST ; DX ; IQ ; HT . Secondary Characteristics: Dmg ; BL ; HP ; Will ; Per ; FP ; Basic Speed ; Basic Move ; Dodge . Languages: Old Norse (Native) (Native Language) [0]. Cultural Familiarities: Asgard [0]. Advantages: Perks: Disadvantages: Quirks: Skills: Techniques: Starting Spending Money: Role-Playing Notes: Eisa is impulsive and hot-headed, rarely thinking anything through before acting. She has a long-standing rivalry with her step- cousin Thrud, a rivalry which has occasionally resulted in violence. She is steadfastly loyal to her family, and despite her rivalry with her cousin has come to Thrud's defense on more than one occasion. ("You can't do that to my cousin! Only I can do that to my cousin!") BRAWLING TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Cost Weight ST Notes – Punch C – – – Kick C, 1 n/a – – INNATE ATTACK (BEAM) TL Weapon Damage Acc Range RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Notes Logavindur points ST: HP: Speed: DX: Will: Move: IQ: Per: HT: FP: SM: 0 Dmg: BL: lbs. Dodge: Parry: DR: 0 Attributes: ST ; DX ; IQ ; HT . Secondary Characteristics: Dmg ; BL ; HP ; Will ; Per ; FP ; Basic Speed ; Basic Move ; Dodge . Languages: Old Norse (Native) (Native Language) [0]. Cultural Familiarities: Asgard [0]. Advantages: Perks: Disadvantages: Quirks: Skills: Techniques: BRAWLING TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Cost Weight ST Notes – Punch C – – – Kick C, 1 n/a – – INNATE ATTACK (BREATH) TL Weapon Damage Acc Range RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Notes ENERIS Hero Real Name: Eneris. Occupation: Valkyrie, shield-maiden. Identity: Eneris's existence is publicly known among the Nine Worlds, save Midgard (Earth). Legal Status: Citizen of Alfheim with no known criminal record. Other Aliases: "Sparkles". Place of Birth: Alfheim. Marital Status: Single. Known Relatives: None. Group Affiliation: Valkyries of the Nine Realms. Base of Operations: Mobile throughout the Nine Realms. First Post-Reboot Appearance: RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES # History: Height: Weight: Eyes: Gray. Hair: Blond. Uniform: Strength Level: Known Superhuman Powers: Other Abilities: Weapons: Eneris carries a longsword and shield made of uru. Mount: points ST: HP: Speed: DX: Will: Move: IQ: Per: HT: FP: SM: 0 Dmg: BL: lbs. Dodge: Parry: DR: 0 Attributes: Secondary Characteristics: Languages: Old Norse (Native) (Native Language) [0]. Cultural Familiarities: Western [0]. Advantages: Perks: Disadvantages: Quirks: Skills: Techniques: Starting Spending Money: Role-Playing Notes: BRAWLING TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Cost Weight ST Notes – Punch – – – Kick C, 1 n/a – – [Eneris's Winged Horse] points ST: HP: Speed: DX: Will: Move: IQ: Per: HT: FP: SM: 0 Dmg: BL: lbs. Dodge: Parry: DR: 0 Attributes: ST ; DX ; IQ ; HT . Secondary Characteristics: Dmg ; BL ; HP ; Will ; Per ; FP ; Basic Speed ; Basic Move ; Dodge . Languages: Old Norse (Native) (Native Language) [0]. Cultural Familiarities: Asgard [0]. Advantages: Perks: Disadvantages: Quirks: Skills: Techniques: BRAWLING TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Cost Weight ST Notes – Punch C – – – Kick C, 1 n/a – – FREYJA Supporting Cast Real Name: Freyja Njorddottr. Occupation: Identity: Legal Status: Other Aliases: Place of Birth: Vanaheim. Marital Status: Known Relatives: Group Affiliation: Base of Operations: Asgard. First Post-Reboot Appearance: THOR: GOD OF THUNDER # History: Height: Weight: Eyes: Hair: Uniform: Strength Level: Known Superhuman Powers: Other Abilities: Paraphernalia: points ST: HP: Speed: DX: Will: Move: IQ: Per: HT: FP: SM: 0 Dmg: BL: lbs. Dodge: Parry: DR: 0 Attributes: Secondary Characteristics: Languages: Old Norse (Native) (Native Language) [0]. Cultural Familiarities: Advantages: Perks: Disadvantages: Quirks: Skills: Techniques: Starting Spending Money: Role-Playing Notes: HLJOD Hero Real Name: Hljod. Occupation: Identity: Legal Status: Other Aliases: Place of Birth: Jotunheim. Marital Status: Known Relatives: Group Affiliation: Valkyries of the Nine Realms. Base of Operations: Mobile throughout the Nine Realms. First Post-Reboot Appearance: RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES # History: Height: Weight: Eyes: Hair: Uniform: Strength Level: Known Superhuman Powers: Other Abilities: Weapons: Hljod carries a large two-handed war hammer made of uru.
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