A child of the forest fated to roam the world in search of answers of his past; noble-hearted, though eccentric at best. He often prefers to speak through the trees.... He invites you to travel with him; if you're not afraid to wander.
filler pic til i draw smth
disclaimer: byggvir doesn't know that he has DID and will likely not share this information with your muse upfront, as he finds it normal for himself to shapeshift and change if the situation calls for it.while these alters all have their own histories and means of coming into existence, please refer to what is in the lore section as their primary story; certain characters within multiversal settings who would reasonably be aware of kenaz' existence prior are free to ignore this rule, and i would actually enjoy potentially plotting something out with someone. (ex. undertale muses, ink sans for example)NOTICE: the character information featured here is not refined and may be subject to adjustments in the future.
— ✧ —Byggvir Fólk-LæAFAB trans man, he/him only
jötunn
5'5", 110 lbs.
chaotic good; adaptable, righteous, and compassionate.— ✧ —
the primary host, but not the first. after kenaz' initial suicide attempt was when he first established himself. he embodies a lot of what kenaz wanted to be as an adult, and was an personification of her dreams and desires; quite literally the "be the person you needed when you were younger."he's flexible and palatable, he's notably far more of a troublemaker than the others; he expresses his comfort with someone by annoying them, intentionally. he inspired himself off his heritage and his interest in norse mythology, and works constantly to embody his family's legacy.
the former host, now a trauma holder. kenaz was created to take the place of the protagonist in undertale - not artificially or anything, her purpose creatively was literally just to be someone's stand-in for themselves. despite this, she still is her own person..but she has been subject to a lot of the trauma that didn't quite make sense for byggvir specifically to endure (ie. why he's so afraid of humans; she was the one who lived among them.)she had a family at one point but after her death they were severed from her - not that they remember her anyway, she erased herself from the narrative. kenaz enjoys cowboys and the ideals of justice, and has a soft southern drawl.
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Kenaz HoltAFAB unlabeled, she/her only
human
5'3", 108 lbs.
true neutral: curious, passionate, and enthusiastic.
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Preston EklundAFAB trans man, he/him only
khaenri'ahn
5'6", 112 lbs.
chaotic good; cordial, kind, and reliable.
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the caretaker, also responsible for work and socialization. preston came into existence around the time byggvir made himself at home in teyvat.preston is more sociable and kind than byggvir, but its practiced and polite. consider it like his "customer service voice", LOL. he's a lot more articulate than byggvir, he makes an effort to come off eloquent but not up his own ass; hence why he downplays his capabilities, or tries to make himself seem lesser, just there to serve others.preston enjoys knights and chivalry, and tends to use a lot "bigger" words when applicable. (not obnoxiously so, mind you. he knows what they mean) he speaks very slowly but very matter-of-factly, but in a very cheerful manner, not being overly obnoxious.
the protector. wyrd is byggvir's grief manifested, and serves as a body for his rage and pain. despite its purpose, wyrd is often docile and dedicated to its role as a protector of others. it doesn't really have a conscience; purely instinctual, it knows what it needs to do and goes from there.it normally manifests itself as the ash-stag, but has occasionally manifested as a satyr-like creature. it enjoys nature and wildlife, and remains considerate despite its anger. (a primary purpose is mainly to "protect" others while also protecting byggvir from himself)
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Wyrdunknown. it/its only
hjörtr-askr / ash-stag
13'10" (with crown), 8'10" (at head), ??? lbs
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(temporary image til i make a chibi)
due to originating in the genshin verse, his original storyline can be found here. please note that this muse is different from @frostmoonwaltz. byggvir took ohra's place in the genshin timeline temporarily, explaining the contrasting stories.a temporary (though cohesive enough) explanation can be found here.
A tender of the Yggdrasil, it's Byggvir's duty to observe the realms and trim the branches of the World Tree. For the fruits that grow too rotten, and for the realms that grow too wild - they are severed, cast out into the beyond to roam aimlessly.
Raised by the giants that surround the Well of Wyrd, his main talents lie in the plays of Fate, holding a special bond with the Nornir. While he has no say in what comes to pass, his talents, rather, lie in the past - connecting with those who have passed and times long gone.-When not tending to his duties, he wanders the realms, ever curious about the worlds he observes and the people within them. He can sometimes be seen taking an alternate form, frequently depicted as a silvery-gray elk with a skull for a head and wide-branched antlers.As is expected of his duties, Byggvir oversees many worlds that bear a World Tree. All World Trees connect to the Yggdrasil, even if they don't seem like it. To these worlds that do bear a healthy Tree of Life, it is Byggvir's role as a tree-tender to ensure their healthy growth, as well as the state of the world they support.
Sometimes, worlds grow too awry, or the life they support betrays the Tree - it becomes Byggvir's duty to sever the world before it endangers the Yggdrasil. This has led to the downfall of many worlds; though not inherently the cause of their corruption, it's his severance that causes a chain of events commonly compared to Ragnarok - an end, and a new beginning.If you'd like to read more about what realms fall under Byggvir's jurisdiction, see here.A novice shapeshifter still learning the ins and outs of magic, there is an alternate form that Byggvir frequents when he is incapable of performing his duty as he stands currently. This is a beast known as the Hjörtr-askr (ash stag), a primordial beast hailing from Ginnungagap. This form allows Byggvir a more personal connection with the nature he surrounds himself in, and to become one with the forest.
One thing of note, however, the more beastial Byggvir's body becomes, the less control he has over himself - tapping into such powerful magic costs him his will, to a point where it's heavily debatable if his body is even physically alive or not. Thankfully, such forms have time limits; if he cannot find himself again to return to normalcy, the moon guides him back to humanity.Byggvir's true origin hails from the endless void of Ginnungagap; though no mother or father would claim this child, she nonetheless was sought out by the Nornir. Wearily, old soldiers tread the endless ground for this babe, carried back to the Yggdrasil and raised as an elf - only told of her existence, not her purpose.-Of course, Ljotutamr - or Byggvir, as he calls himself now - knows he is not an elf, not truly. However, to him.. his birth is unknown. His ancestry, lost.
Now, there is an additional role that Byggvir takes on as a tender of the Yggdrasil. When there are disasters, who guides the souls to their final resting place? He does, actually. This, is one of his main reasons for frequent travel - while a personal escort for the deceased, a "psychopomp" as most individuals recognize the role as, he is often dispatched to certain worlds to appease the disturbed and confused (and usually newly) deceased.
In Norse Mythology, there are six destinations a soul can go to - seven, if you count the place they died. Four of these destinations are halls - Valhalla is popular, of course, but is not the only hall. Odin's hall, Freyja's hall, Baldr's hall, and Ullr's hall all serve different purposes. The Realm of Rán is a realm under the sea, reserved for sailors who have drowned or were caught in her net. Byggvir's job specifically lies in taking souls to Helheim. Be it the souls close to shore, who have yet to be caught in the waves, to the draugr who have yet to find peace.. Ljotutamr is their escort to their new home.The currents were cold, and loud. In the shadow of Niflheim, all she could see was white. Waves battering against the poor woman, her tiny body cradled in defiance of the Fimbulþul. Teeth chattering, coughing, sputtering - breath thin and struggling, that damned ringing in her ears as she struggled to keep her head above water. Everything was noise - everything was violent.
t had been a means to prove her devotion - to test, truly, how far she'd go for the divine. The jötunn standing ashore watched, gaze intently focused on the little giant as she was fighting for her life, dying, even.And then she went under.There was no further fighting the current - succumbing to the torrent as it washed over the other, had she been left alone she would've been lost to the depths. Yet, she was not - carefully scooped up from the river before her body could travel further, the jötunn laid her beside the edge, hands carefully pressed to her sternum."It isn't your time, yet." The words came soft, lulled from the taller. Traces of a fragile soul tried to push through - tainted by the river beside. Scared, was all she was, her heart still as the spirit tried to release itself. What endurance she showed in the current now wore itself as tears, the hugr shaking feebly in his grasp."Shh. Shh. Come back to me, we'll have you warmed and coddled just."Fear was never something that could simply fade - it could only be tempered, and so it was. Gently, softly, the violent flickering of energy dimmed, lessened. All noise was drowned out by the river - the woman's eyes opening wide, wildly gasping for air. The tainted body grabs for the god before her, shakily grasping his arms as he allows her to rise, sit upright.-'Loki--'"Breathe. So begins, now, your new life."notice: some specific worlds that byggvir visits, byggvir still follows the rules of their world. here are a few such examples. (will be added on as needed)undertale/deltarune: host to the SOUL of creativity, byggvir is in sync with his SOUL and doesn't struggle wielding it as other hosts might. this is one of the only things that remains from his former life as kenaz. the gist can be found here.
cookie run: turns into a cookie known as ash tree cookie. the gist can be found here.
how to train your dragon: mainly prioritizes checking up on how the population is handling dragons. the gist can be found here.
legend of zelda: gets confused for link a lot. idk how to elaborate on this i mean have you seen him
on the other hand, some worlds that byggvir has visited have been influenced by him in some form or fashion. here are a few such examples, as well.risk of rain: a protector of petrichor v, though more passively after the death of providence. the gist can be found here.
bloodborne: one of the primary triggers for the events of the game. severed the world from the yggdrasil and triggered a cataclysm. (disclaimer: this is based on headcanon and does not need to be respected, though i would enjoy plotting this further!)
genshin impact: byggvir housed himself in teyvat for a few years, intercepting his own alternate self's life while still discovering his true purpose. after leaving abruptly, most of his past connections assume he's gone missing or is dead. he still sometimes visits, if only to pick up things he's forgotten.
DNI:
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- mature content. i don't consider my content dead dove, but i am open to potentially triggering topics in my writing. replies will not be tagged, so please exercise caution if you feel as though you may be susceptible to upset or triggers.
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BYGGMUN / BYGGVIR:
he/him, 24
hi, i run this account. im also a system lol
idk you'll notice i pour my heart and soul into this self insert because i wish to better understand myself but also to have a creative outlet. i'm nice, i promise :]
TBA.will eventually insert some folk here, but for now, this space is vacant.
NOTE: he has more abilities but i can't remember them all rn LOL sorry ;;
- divine mimicry; blessed items allow for him to assume select powers of certain gods, assuming he has bonded with them in some form or fashion. think of it like hades game boons,
- runs at 45 mph when holding back, can also jump 8 ft high. byggvir could easily quadruple this effort if he wanted.,
- shapeshifting magic, though still learning. less-straining forms he is able to retain his conscious better than others (ex. sparrow vs ash-stag),
- basic illusions; either to hide himself or others or make things not as they seem,
- skilled liar; he only lets you know what he wants you to know. (a consequence of this however is his truths can come off as lies…),
plant manipulation; can literally manipulate the yggdrasil + her roots. the yggdrasil’s roots are nearly indestructible (with given exceptions, ie. nidhoggr’s venom and the teeth of the stags. basically only norse adjacent entities can damage the ash tree, or a sharpened cutting of the ash tree itself)
- has wings he can summon and desummon whenever he wants! he prefers not to use them though unless in dire straits
- pattern recognition,
painfully patient and persistent. will keep trying again until he is satisfied. ambitious,
nature spirit physiology,
fear masking,
- healing magic; byggvir can siphon health from others to use to heal his desired targets, but prefers to take from himself to do so. this often causes him to sleep long periods of time depending on how intense the wound is,
- reanimation; often has to offer something of great or equivalent value.,
- soul shepherd; with given permission, he can also utilize spirits in his abilities,
soul recreation; specifically for draugr,
- blood magic, can offer his blood to his weapons to further enhance his strikes or defense,
- strong antlers; his antlers absorb most of his damage output. cranium is sensitive however. think of it as like there is a plate supporting his antlers and everything else around it is fragile LOL,
- frost and fire tolerance, but he has to mentally prepare beforehand. his legs and arms are the most immune to such items,
- spiritual communication, cant always see them but can definitely sense them,
- decent intuition he just fucking sucks at believing in himself LOL
wip, nothing here yet.
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HI THESE LINKS DON'T WORK. i havent posted the new shit yet bc my acc got sussed LOL
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