Post by Esdeath on Aug 15, 2017 23:08:18 GMT
Originally posted on Reddit on January 30, 2017: www.reddit.com/r/ageofishtaria/comments/5r0aby/know_your_units_jormungand/
Hello, Ishtaria! Welcome to the second weekly installment of Know Your Waifus Units (title still pending)!
This week, we'll be looking at Jorgumund: World Serpent!
Let's be honest here, calling a woman a serpent usually would be something you don't want to do, but by the end of this, you'll see why she's aptly named.
Mythological Information
Jormungand (Jörmungandr) is a figure from Norse mythology, also known as the World Serpent. He (yes, he) is the middle child of the shape-shifter Loki and the giantess Angrboða. His siblings include Fenrir and Hel, both of which are units in Ishtaria. Odin cast Jormungand into the sea in Midgard (Earth). It was in the sea that Jormungand grew long enough to wrap his body around the entire world and holds his own tail. His arch-enemy is Thor, the god of Thunder and Odin's son.
In-Game Description
"She was left at the bottom of the deep dark sea. You would think she would be filled with sorrow... filled with hate, but no. For her this wasn't a bad thing at all. She actually enjoyed the peace and quiet the ocean offered. Until that one day... Until that one day when it was all taken away... "
One of the most noteworthy stories of Thor and Jormungand is one in which Thor goes fishing to capture him. Thor nearly succeeds, but Hymir the giant cuts the line to prevent Thor from triggering Ragnarök. This is possibly the story that her description is referencing, indicating that Thor stole from her the peaceful way of life she grew accustomed to under the sea.
Skills of Note
Rush Skill: Thor's Worst Nightmare
This skill is a reference to mythology that states that a day will come when Jormungand lets go of his tail, initiating Ragnarök, a cataclysmic series of events in which Odin, Thor, Loki, and Jormungand will all die. Being Jormungand's arch-enemy and both being prophesied to kill one another, Jormungand is indeed Thor's worst nightmare.
Passive Skill: Outplay the Gods
This skill is similar in reference to Ragnarök, where several gods will die. It's also like the story of Jormungand growing in strength until he became large enough to hold the entire Earth. That's why she gets stronger with each passing turn.
Image
The image on Jormungand's card features an actual serpent, but everyone knows that it isn't the focus of the image. This is waifu-tastic Ishtaria, so it's all about the scantily-clad girl in front of the serpent.
The 'outfit' (if it can be called that) is a bikini with stockings. The elements of her attire are based on 3 different concepts thrown together: Norse gods, snakes, and the ocean. Notice that her stockings are covered in scales, her hair is grouped into locks with pearls, and her jewelry is reminiscent of jewelry from Norse goddesses. Let's also not overlook the fact that her ears are fins.
Anyone want to talk about the GIANT SNAKE in the background?
cricket noise intensifies
Well... Awkward moment of silence aside, thank you so much for reading! If you have feedback or suggestions for a future installment, let me know in the comments below.
Hello, Ishtaria! Welcome to the second weekly installment of Know Your Waifus Units (title still pending)!
This week, we'll be looking at Jorgumund: World Serpent!
Let's be honest here, calling a woman a serpent usually would be something you don't want to do, but by the end of this, you'll see why she's aptly named.
Mythological Information
Jormungand (Jörmungandr) is a figure from Norse mythology, also known as the World Serpent. He (yes, he) is the middle child of the shape-shifter Loki and the giantess Angrboða. His siblings include Fenrir and Hel, both of which are units in Ishtaria. Odin cast Jormungand into the sea in Midgard (Earth). It was in the sea that Jormungand grew long enough to wrap his body around the entire world and holds his own tail. His arch-enemy is Thor, the god of Thunder and Odin's son.
In-Game Description
"She was left at the bottom of the deep dark sea. You would think she would be filled with sorrow... filled with hate, but no. For her this wasn't a bad thing at all. She actually enjoyed the peace and quiet the ocean offered. Until that one day... Until that one day when it was all taken away... "
One of the most noteworthy stories of Thor and Jormungand is one in which Thor goes fishing to capture him. Thor nearly succeeds, but Hymir the giant cuts the line to prevent Thor from triggering Ragnarök. This is possibly the story that her description is referencing, indicating that Thor stole from her the peaceful way of life she grew accustomed to under the sea.
Skills of Note
Rush Skill: Thor's Worst Nightmare
This skill is a reference to mythology that states that a day will come when Jormungand lets go of his tail, initiating Ragnarök, a cataclysmic series of events in which Odin, Thor, Loki, and Jormungand will all die. Being Jormungand's arch-enemy and both being prophesied to kill one another, Jormungand is indeed Thor's worst nightmare.
Passive Skill: Outplay the Gods
This skill is similar in reference to Ragnarök, where several gods will die. It's also like the story of Jormungand growing in strength until he became large enough to hold the entire Earth. That's why she gets stronger with each passing turn.
Image
The image on Jormungand's card features an actual serpent, but everyone knows that it isn't the focus of the image. This is waifu-tastic Ishtaria, so it's all about the scantily-clad girl in front of the serpent.
The 'outfit' (if it can be called that) is a bikini with stockings. The elements of her attire are based on 3 different concepts thrown together: Norse gods, snakes, and the ocean. Notice that her stockings are covered in scales, her hair is grouped into locks with pearls, and her jewelry is reminiscent of jewelry from Norse goddesses. Let's also not overlook the fact that her ears are fins.
Anyone want to talk about the GIANT SNAKE in the background?
cricket noise intensifies
Well... Awkward moment of silence aside, thank you so much for reading! If you have feedback or suggestions for a future installment, let me know in the comments below.