The Norse pantheon has been reincarnating in mortal form for many generations. Until Odin and Frigg reunite, they cannot regain their full powers. Unfortunately, their human vessels have personalities and motivations of their own. The hosts of the goddesses, despite nominally serving as handmaidens to Frigg, want to avoid her discovery; they believe that when divine power returns to the pantheon, they will subject once more to the whims of the gods. At least one other pantheon, the Māori pantheon, has also been reincarnating in much the same way.

Dwarves and giants have heard of a prophecy that a particular child will bring about their downfall, supposedly killing all of the giants. In order to prevent this, they kidnap her from her godly parents.

[Centaurs]

The branches of Yggdrasil grant immense magical power to whoever wields them.