Narfi

An Old Norse term for the type of sorcery practiced in the late Scandinavian Age. It is a connected largely with Norse Religion and Mythology. This term is used throughout Nordic mythology and synonymous with 'energy' or the 'spirit' and 'magic'.

Practitioners were of both genders, although females were more widely attested and accepted. There are accounts of male practitioners, Narfi being one of those, but they brought upon themselves a social taboo and were often persecuted as a result. Seidr in the Aesir culture was not held as high as their desire for physical prowess. There was little honor seen in besting one by the use of magic.

What, then, is magic? It is best defined as the art and science of causing change in consciousness in accordance with will. It is the effect of ones will directly producing change upon the physical world. Often these effects are caused by using ones own Seidr, or spirit, to manipulate elements of the real world.

Narfi was raised as an Aesir, and although he is not one by blood he shares their almost indestructible nature. Instead he is half Jotun, or more notably referred to as a Frost Giant. This is a creature 'alien' to the realm of Earth. His other bloodline is that of a Nymph, inherited from his mother, Sigyn. Due to being an 'alien' with strong mythical powers, Narfi has been known to mystically imbue objects or beings with specific but temporary powers, and enhance the powers of superhumans. Narfi can also magically create rifts between dimensions, allowing him or other objects passage from one universe to another. Most often this rift is between Asgard and Earth. But there are branches between all of the nine-worlds that he may travel effortlessly; the dangerous pathways long since explored in his youth.

Artificer/Enchanter
Masters of unlocking magic in everyday objects, artificers are supreme inventors. They see magic as a complex system waiting to be decoded and controlled. Artificers use tools to channel arcane power, crafting temporary and permanent magical objects. To cast a spell, an artificer could use alchemist’s supplies to create a potent elixir, calligrapher’s supplies to inscribe a sigil of power on an ally’s armor, or tinker’s tools to craft a temporary charm. The magic of artificers is tied to their tools and their talents. Narfi has the ability to generate and control a great quantity of mystical abilities for a variety of purposes, of which can be used to further enhance or augment his physical self, like his speed, strength, and stamina, but only temporarily. His known abilities include the ability to fire powerful beams of concussive force, generate highly durable force fields, bring inanimate objects to life, or mystically imbue objects or beings with specific but temporary powers. His more specific skill set may be found below.

Shape-shifting Not a simple 'change' of skin or illusion. Narfi assumes the entire form of his desired subject, able to gain the basic natural abilities inherent in each form. This includes the ability to bear children as woman, for example.

Astral Manipulation As an experienced Artificer, Narfi has shown the ability to control both the Astral and Corporeal presences around him-- allowing him to 'trap' spirits in the astral plane or commune with the dead. This ability also includes psionic manipulation. The ability includes projection; where he may separate his spirit from the body by entering a trance, gaining access of travel to the Astral Plane.

Molecular rearrangement Ability to alter the chemical, biological and physiological structure of 'weaker' creatures and or objects. The stronger the resistance of the 'creature/object' the more energy the transformation requires. Requires physical contact to 'subject'. This effect is temporary, and yes that chair very well may turn back into your cat. Sorry about that.

Eldritch energy blast The most basic of all spells known to a warlock, used by virtually all who form eldritch pacts. When Narfi casts this form of Arcane power he typically creates and fires it from his hands. It is notable as a vibrant green of arcane energy that may travel well over a range of up to a hundred feet. This raw and unrefined magic is rudimentary, but can be cast as many times as Narfi desires, due to how little energy it takes.

Teleportation The ability to transcend time and space, and appear almost instantly in another location. Not limited by distance. Limited only by energy reserves at the time. The more energy he has stored the greater distance he is able to teleport. It is rumored that Narfi has intimate knowledge of Yggdrasil and that it's roots guide him-- not to the extent that his father does.

Frost Giant Alignment Due to Narfi's nature as a Jotun, he has a unique and natural affinity to water and all its forms. Be it gaseous and or solid, he is able to intimately manipulate it with little effort. If he so willed it, his touch may cause severe frost burn to living organism, or plummet the temperature of a room well below zero. This affinity makes him weak to hot temperatures and fire based attacks.

Illusion casting This ability has an limitless potential. It has been used for everything from hiding objects in plain sight, to creating projections of himself and others. The more time and energy Narfi allows to siphon into the spell, the more realistic it will seem. When used in tandem with his psionic manipulation-- it allows his illusions to be touched, tasted, and even smelt. His most powerful illusions can not be easily detected.

Telekenetic/Levitation Narfi can influence the movement of objects and people with his mind, and as such, this power proves to be devastating and chaotic in nature. This is also the ability that allows Narfi to float against the pull of gravity, reduce the momentum and speed of falling, and allowing on-foot travel over water and water-like surfaces.

Telepathy Able to place his voice in someone else's head, and converse with them. A visual of his target not required and beings with a 'weaker' conscious or mental strength are subject to being 'influenced' easily against their will.

Nature Affinity: Due to his dual bloodline, Narfi shares a deep bond to nature. He is capable of drawing energy from his surroundings, leaving vegetation in the area wilted and dead. He is also able to help encourage vegetation to grow by seeding his energy into an area. If an area is poisoned, or contaminated it may leave him feeling ill and disorientated.

Strength: Narfi without the aid of anything, through his own biology, possesses superhuman strength that is substantially superior to that of an average Aesir male. He possesses sufficient physical strength to lift up to 50 tons. It is possible, however, that he can further increase his strength through mystical enchantment on a temporary basis.

Dense Tissue: Narfi's bodily tissues have roughly three times the density of the same tissues in a human being. While he has the appearance of your average human, the increased density of his body actually makes him several hundred pounds heavier than he appears. This increased density also contributes to his durability and strength to a limited degree. He is able to withstand powerful impacts, and exposures to energy that would injure the moral frail creatures of earth.

Regenerative Healing Factor: Although he is inhumanly durable, at least by human standards, he can still suffer injury. His metabolism enables him to rapidly regenerate damaged tissue much faster and more extensively than a human being. This healing can be amplified through the use of his magic.

Stamina: His metabolism and dense nature also grants him superhuman stamina in most activities. He can exert himself at peak capacity for about 24 hours before fatigue begins to impair him. However, much like his physical strength and durability, Narfi can temporarily augment his stamina through magical means.

Longevity: Narfi ages at a far slower rate than humans-- but is not true immortal due to mixed bloodline.