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|children= [[Fenrir]]<br>[[Jormungandir]]<br>[[Hel]]<br>[[Nari]] | |children= [[Fenrir]]<br>[[Jormungandir]]<br>[[Hel]]<br>[[Nari]] | ||
|first_seen_in= [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere (novel)|The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere]]'' | |first_seen_in= [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere (novel)|The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere]]'' | ||
|also_seen_in= [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'' | |also_seen_in= [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]''<br>[[PROSE]]: ''[[A Series of Queer Events (short story)|A Series of Queer Events]]''<br><small>(mentioned)</small> | ||
|copyright= Public Domain<br><small>(generally)</small><br>[[Aristide Twain]]<br><small>(specific [[The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids (series)|''Cupids'']] design)</small> | |copyright= Public Domain<br><small>(generally)</small><br>[[Aristide Twain]]<br><small>(specific [[The Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids (series)|''Cupids'']] design)</small> | ||
}}'''Loki''' was the Norse trickster-god of mischief and chaos, whose name meant “'''the Entangler'''”. He was the father of a brood of monstrous divine children, including the giant wolf [[Fenrir]] and the World-Serpent [[Jormungandir]]. | }}'''Loki''' was the Norse trickster-god of mischief and chaos, whose name meant “'''the Entangler'''”. He was the father of a brood of monstrous divine children, including the giant wolf [[Fenrir]] and the World-Serpent [[Jormungandir]]. | ||
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=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
Loki was a cunning trickster. The [[Prime Universe]]'s [[#In the Prime Universe|version of him]] displayed great skill at subtly manipulating even complete strangers. He enjoyed mischief and, generally, “entertainment”, but was willing to be patient in pursuit of his goal or even suffer personally as part of a greater scheme. He also genuinely cared about his family, despite his amoral ruthlessness in his dealings with the rest of the universe. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'') | Loki was a cunning trickster. The [[Prime Universe]]'s [[#In the Prime Universe|version of him]] displayed great skill at subtly manipulating even complete strangers. He enjoyed mischief and, generally, “entertainment”, but was willing to be patient in pursuit of his goal or even suffer personally as part of a greater scheme. He also genuinely cared about his family, despite his amoral ruthlessness in his dealings with the rest of the universe. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'') | ||
The [[925th Universe]]'s fictionalised “General Loki” was once vaguely suggested to be queer in one of [[Dibbsy]]'s productions featuring him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A Series of Queer Events (short story)|A Series of Queer Events]]'') | |||
=== Powers & abilities === | === Powers & abilities === | ||
Loki was a powerful deity associated with chaos and mischief. The [[Prime Universe]]'s [[#In the Prime Universe|version of him]] could quickly regenerate from any injuries dealt to him. Having dominion over chaos and randomness, he could remotely affect throws of dice and other attempts to capture and exploit “randomness”. He could arrange “webs” of events, dominoes falling in a greater plan, in a manner which seemed to genuinely affect the forces of fate and destiny, such that [[Odin#In the Prime Universe|Odin]] himself was not permitted to interfere with his plans once they were in motion. Even after his true body was bound under the Earth, he retained the ability to project his will back to the surface world to observe and subtly influence events; he could even create an illusory avatar of his physical form to act through, although this was taxing to him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'') | Loki was a powerful deity associated with chaos and mischief. The [[Prime Universe]]'s [[#In the Prime Universe|version of him]] could quickly regenerate from any injuries dealt to him. Having dominion over chaos and randomness, he could remotely affect throws of dice and other attempts to capture and exploit “randomness”. He could arrange “webs” of events, dominoes falling in a greater plan, in a manner which seemed to genuinely affect the forces of fate and destiny, such that [[Odin#In the Prime Universe|Odin]] himself was not permitted to interfere with his plans once they were in motion. Even after his true body was bound under the Earth, he retained the ability to project his will back to the surface world to observe and subtly influence events; he could even create an illusory avatar of his physical form to act through, although this was taxing to him. In his true body, Loki was capable of shapeshifting at will into any animals of his choosing. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'') | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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In December 2021, Loki and Sigyn spun a “web” to contrive events that would result in his liberation. Sigyn proposed to auction off the Wyrm of Loki's venom that she had gathered to the highest bidder, and set the [[Clockwork Cherub]]s [[Pythagoras-858]] and [[Juliet-178]], of the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]], the task of locating and slaying “a certain [[Wyrm]]”, which was in fact the Wyrm of Loki itself, to prove their “worthiness”. He also remotely altered the randomised coordinates of [[CS-NA]]'s [[Dematerialisation Engine]] to have CS-NA land in the World Below himself, breaking up a fight between [[Jormungandir]] and [[Tero Trollgarsson]] and convincing the serpent to lead the Cherubs to him. | In December 2021, Loki and Sigyn spun a “web” to contrive events that would result in his liberation. Sigyn proposed to auction off the Wyrm of Loki's venom that she had gathered to the highest bidder, and set the [[Clockwork Cherub]]s [[Pythagoras-858]] and [[Juliet-178]], of the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]], the task of locating and slaying “a certain [[Wyrm]]”, which was in fact the Wyrm of Loki itself, to prove their “worthiness”. He also remotely altered the randomised coordinates of [[CS-NA]]'s [[Dematerialisation Engine]] to have CS-NA land in the World Below himself, breaking up a fight between [[Jormungandir]] and [[Tero Trollgarsson]] and convincing the serpent to lead the Cherubs to him. | ||
After they reached his chamber, Loki covertly convinced CS-NA to free him while the Cupids were distracted. He then helped the Cupids defeat the Wyrm by telling them to allow some venom to touch him; in his supernatural thrashings, Loki caused an earthquake which shook the Wyrm loose from the ceiling, as well as several stalactites which fell on the Wyrm and knocked it out. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'') | After they reached his chamber, Loki covertly convinced CS-NA to free him while the Cupids were distracted. He then helped the Cupids defeat the Wyrm by telling them to allow some venom to touch him; in his supernatural thrashings, Loki caused an earthquake which shook the Wyrm loose from the ceiling, as well as several stalactites which fell on the Wyrm and mostly knocked it out. While Juliet was busy properly defeating the Wyrm and tying it to a nearby stalagmite, CS-NA cut Loki's bonds, and the god immediately shapeshifted into a bird and began to fly away. Juliet tried to chase after him, but he turned into a cheetah, then a pterosaur, and managed to make it out of the cavern, intent on using his powers to establish a new order of Aesir reigning over mortals — himself, Sigyn and Jormungandir. | ||
However, quickly enough, Fenrir caught up to him and brought him back to the cavern, building a new prison for him there, a small stone cell in the center of the larger cavern. Now apprised of the reasons Loki should not be actually freed, but loathe to let him and his family have such a disappointing Christmas, CS-NA quickly organised a party for Loki, Jormungandir, Fenrir and Sigyn which they all greatly enjoyed. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Winter Quests (novel)|The Winter Quests]]'') | |||
=== In the Collapsed Cosmos === | === In the Collapsed Cosmos === | ||
After the [[Collapsed Cosmos|collapse of the Multiverse into a single cosmos]], Loki was one of the mythical figures who took refuge in the hitherto-interdimensional [[Red Lion Inn]]. When [[Jenny Everywhere#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Jenny Everywhere]] and [[Glendalf#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Glendalf]] arrived at the Inn, she saw him taking bets on the arm-wrestling contest between [[Achilles#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Achilles]] and [[Gilgamesh#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Gilgamesh]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere (novel)|The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere]]'') | After the [[Collapsed Cosmos|collapse of the Multiverse into a single cosmos]], Loki was one of the mythical figures who took refuge in the hitherto-interdimensional [[Red Lion Inn]]. When [[Jenny Everywhere#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Jenny Everywhere]] and [[Glendalf#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Glendalf]] arrived at the Inn, she saw him taking bets on the arm-wrestling contest between [[Achilles#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Achilles]] and [[Gilgamesh#In the Collapsed Cosmos|Gilgamesh]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere (novel)|The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere]]'') | ||
=== General Loki === | |||
In the [[925th Universe]], “General Loki” was a character in a cinematic [[Dibbsy]] franchise based on the exploits of the [[Super Besties Justice Squad]], a superhero team which also existed in reality and sponsored the films — although it is unclear whether a “real” General Loki existed in that universe. The character was first seen in ''[[Super Besties: Assemble]]''. In a later outing, he was very vaguely implied to be gay via a scene where he “nodded at the suggestion that he may hypothetically paint his fingernails”. In line with Dibbsy's ongoing hypocritical stabs at “representation”, this was enough for them to include the production where this occurred in a 2022 [[Pride Month|Pride]]-themed box set release of all their movies featuring their alleged first gay characters. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A Series of Queer Events (short story)|A Series of Queer Events]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
{{w|Loki|Loki}} is one of the most notorious deities from Norse Mythology, primarily characterised as a trickster figure. | {{w|Loki|Loki}} is one of the most notorious deities from Norse Mythology, primarily characterised as a trickster figure. | ||
The allusion to a “General Loki” related to the ''[[Super Besties]]'' franchise and insubstantially implied by [[Dibbsy]] to be queer satirises {{w|Loki (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|the version of Loki}} played by {{w|Tom Hiddleston|Tom Hiddleston}} in the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}; Episode 3 of his 2021 eponymous spin-off show contained a comment that established the character as bisexual, but the heavy publicisation of the revelation came under fire due to the comment being oddly elliptical and quite irrelevant to the wider narrative. | |||
== External links == | |||
* '''[https://pdsh.fandom.com/wiki/Loki_(Norse_Mythology) ''Loki (Norse Mythology)'' on the Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki]''' | |||
{{Norse Mythology concepts}} | {{Norse Mythology concepts}} | ||
[[Category:Individuals]] | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 2 July 2022
Loki was the Norse trickster-god of mischief and chaos, whose name meant “the Entangler”. He was the father of a brood of monstrous divine children, including the giant wolf Fenrir and the World-Serpent Jormungandir.
Description
Physical appearance
The Prime Universe's version of Loki, in his true form, appeared as “a tall, thin figure” with a sharp face and messy blond hair. His eyes were a glowing yellow “like the dawning sun”, a trait he passed on to his children. During his imprisonment, he wore a tunic that appeared to be made of blue fish scales, as well as a golden circlet set with emeralds. (PROSE: The Winter Quests)
Personality
Loki was a cunning trickster. The Prime Universe's version of him displayed great skill at subtly manipulating even complete strangers. He enjoyed mischief and, generally, “entertainment”, but was willing to be patient in pursuit of his goal or even suffer personally as part of a greater scheme. He also genuinely cared about his family, despite his amoral ruthlessness in his dealings with the rest of the universe. (PROSE: The Winter Quests)
The 925th Universe's fictionalised “General Loki” was once vaguely suggested to be queer in one of Dibbsy's productions featuring him. (PROSE: A Series of Queer Events)
Powers & abilities
Loki was a powerful deity associated with chaos and mischief. The Prime Universe's version of him could quickly regenerate from any injuries dealt to him. Having dominion over chaos and randomness, he could remotely affect throws of dice and other attempts to capture and exploit “randomness”. He could arrange “webs” of events, dominoes falling in a greater plan, in a manner which seemed to genuinely affect the forces of fate and destiny, such that Odin himself was not permitted to interfere with his plans once they were in motion. Even after his true body was bound under the Earth, he retained the ability to project his will back to the surface world to observe and subtly influence events; he could even create an illusory avatar of his physical form to act through, although this was taxing to him. In his true body, Loki was capable of shapeshifting at will into any animals of his choosing. (PROSE: The Winter Quests)
Biography
In the Prime Universe
In the Prime Universe, at some point after marrying Sigyn, Loki was imprisoned in the World Below for all the tricks he'd pulled on the other Gods of Asgard, to prevent him from causing further harm. Though he kept the ability to project his will and, sometimes, a tangible avatar of himself, into the mortal world, the threat he posed was thus much reduced. The Wyrm of Loki was created to serve as his warden, affixed to the roof of the cavern where he was chained, keeping watch over him. When his venom touched Loki, he thrashed in supernaturally-charged pain, causing earthquakes.
However, Sigyn was allowed to stay with him, and began collecting the venom in pottery she forged from the clay of the cavern itself, preventing it from injuring him. His sons began to visit him every year around the Christmas period, with Jormungandir often trying to think of ways to free Loki ahead of schedule only for Fenrir to stop him. It was prophesided that Loki would only truly be freed for Ragnarök.
In December 2021, Loki and Sigyn spun a “web” to contrive events that would result in his liberation. Sigyn proposed to auction off the Wyrm of Loki's venom that she had gathered to the highest bidder, and set the Clockwork Cherubs Pythagoras-858 and Juliet-178, of the Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids, the task of locating and slaying “a certain Wyrm”, which was in fact the Wyrm of Loki itself, to prove their “worthiness”. He also remotely altered the randomised coordinates of CS-NA's Dematerialisation Engine to have CS-NA land in the World Below himself, breaking up a fight between Jormungandir and Tero Trollgarsson and convincing the serpent to lead the Cherubs to him.
After they reached his chamber, Loki covertly convinced CS-NA to free him while the Cupids were distracted. He then helped the Cupids defeat the Wyrm by telling them to allow some venom to touch him; in his supernatural thrashings, Loki caused an earthquake which shook the Wyrm loose from the ceiling, as well as several stalactites which fell on the Wyrm and mostly knocked it out. While Juliet was busy properly defeating the Wyrm and tying it to a nearby stalagmite, CS-NA cut Loki's bonds, and the god immediately shapeshifted into a bird and began to fly away. Juliet tried to chase after him, but he turned into a cheetah, then a pterosaur, and managed to make it out of the cavern, intent on using his powers to establish a new order of Aesir reigning over mortals — himself, Sigyn and Jormungandir.
However, quickly enough, Fenrir caught up to him and brought him back to the cavern, building a new prison for him there, a small stone cell in the center of the larger cavern. Now apprised of the reasons Loki should not be actually freed, but loathe to let him and his family have such a disappointing Christmas, CS-NA quickly organised a party for Loki, Jormungandir, Fenrir and Sigyn which they all greatly enjoyed. (PROSE: The Winter Quests)
In the Collapsed Cosmos
After the collapse of the Multiverse into a single cosmos, Loki was one of the mythical figures who took refuge in the hitherto-interdimensional Red Lion Inn. When Jenny Everywhere and Glendalf arrived at the Inn, she saw him taking bets on the arm-wrestling contest between Achilles and Gilgamesh. (PROSE: The Hermetic Garbage of Jenny Everywhere)
General Loki
In the 925th Universe, “General Loki” was a character in a cinematic Dibbsy franchise based on the exploits of the Super Besties Justice Squad, a superhero team which also existed in reality and sponsored the films — although it is unclear whether a “real” General Loki existed in that universe. The character was first seen in Super Besties: Assemble. In a later outing, he was very vaguely implied to be gay via a scene where he “nodded at the suggestion that he may hypothetically paint his fingernails”. In line with Dibbsy's ongoing hypocritical stabs at “representation”, this was enough for them to include the production where this occurred in a 2022 Pride-themed box set release of all their movies featuring their alleged first gay characters. (PROSE: A Series of Queer Events)
Behind the scenes
Loki is one of the most notorious deities from Norse Mythology, primarily characterised as a trickster figure.
The allusion to a “General Loki” related to the Super Besties franchise and insubstantially implied by Dibbsy to be queer satirises the version of Loki played by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Episode 3 of his 2021 eponymous spin-off show contained a comment that established the character as bisexual, but the heavy publicisation of the revelation came under fire due to the comment being oddly elliptical and quite irrelevant to the wider narrative.
External links
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