Welcome Myth Makers…
The Gossip on the Roots
Duration: 8 mins45 seconds
Meet Ratatoskr, the squirrel who runs up and down the World Tree, Yggdrasil. He carries messages between the eagles at the top and the dragon at the bottom—but are they true messages, or just mischief?
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Your guide to the Nine Realms
Welcome to the World Tree! In Norse mythology, the entire universe is held together by the roots and branches of a colossal ash tree called Yggdrasil. Nestled within this massive tree are nine distinct worlds, each home to different beings, magic, and epic adventures.
Here is a quick guide to who lives where:
The Upper Realms
Asgard: The gleaming, fortified realm of the Æsir gods. It is home to famous figures like Odin and Thor, and features grand halls like Valhalla, where chosen warriors gather.
Vanaheim: The lush, untamed realm of the Vanir gods. This world is deeply connected to nature, ancient magic, and the wilder, mystical side of the universe.
Alfheim: A radiant, beautiful realm situated high in the branches of the World Tree. It is the homeland of the Light Elves, luminous beings connected to light and nature.
The Middle Realms
Midgard: The realm of humanity. Surrounded by a massive, dark ocean (and a giant world serpent!), this is Earth as we know it, sitting right in the centre of Yggdrasil.
Jotunheim: A harsh, freezing, and mountainous landscape. This is the realm of the Jötnar (the giants). It is a place of primal wilderness, rocky peaks, and powerful ancient forces.
Svartalfheim (Nidavellir): A vast underground network of deep caves and glowing forges. This is the home of the Dwarves, the master craftspeople who forge the greatest magical weapons and treasures in the mythos.
The Lower Realms
Muspelheim: A blistering, chaotic realm of primordial fire, lava, and ash. It is a harsh, glowing world guarded by the fire giant Surtr.
Niflheim: The exact opposite of Muspelheim. It is a dark, biting realm of absolute, primordial ice, freezing mist, and ancient rivers.
Helheim: A shadowy, quiet realm ruled by the goddess Hel. It is the resting place for the spirits of those who passed away peacefully, rather than falling in battle.
The Builder
(Monday 9th March 2026)
Asgard didn’t always have a giant wall around it. Long ago it was open and exposed. Giants attacked regularly, trying to take the city for themselves.
It was tense. The Gods were always watching and waiting for the next attack!
Then one day a mysterious builder appeared offering to build a magical wall so tall and strong that the Giants would never be able to set foot in Asgard again.
He wanted to be paid very well, but the Gods could not afford to give him what he wanted. So it was up to Loki to save the day again!
Find out what happened in today’s session.
The ending of the story is told live, click the links below to listen to the story and access the resources so that your child can tell you how things ended !
Idunn’s Apples
Monday 16th March
In the golden heart of Asgard, the gods are not naturally immortal. Their strength, their magic, and their very lives depend on one thing: The Golden Apples of Idunn.
As the Keeper of the Apples, Idunn holds the "life force" of the universe in her basket. But when the shadow of a great eagle falls over the walls of the city, the unthinkable happens. Lured by the silver tongue of Loki, Idunn steps into the dark woods... and vanishes.
Now, the unthinkable is happening. The mighty Thor finds his hammer heavy. Odin’s sight begins to dim. The gods are growing old, grey, and weak. Without Idunn, the light of Asgard is flickering out.
The Quest Begins: Loki has been caught, but the damage is done. To save the gods, he must fly into the heart of the Giant’s realm, but he cannot carry a goddess and her basket of apples alone. He needs a plan. He needs magic. He needs a transformation.
Will Loki reach her before the giants notice? How can a powerful goddess fit inside a tiny hazelnut? And what happens to the world if the apples never return?
“The gods are waiting. The frost is creeping in. The story isn't over yet...”
Odin and the Well of Wisdom
True knowledge always has a price… but what would you give up to know all of the secrets of the universe? Spurred on by awful visions of the future Odin’s quest for knowledge leads him back to an old friend and a magical well.
The price to drink from the well is high. Will Odin choose to make the ultimate sacrifice?