CHAPTER 104
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With Thor, I traveled to the world of the dwarves, Nidavellir. At first glance, the place looked like a massive blacksmith shop, the entire structure the Dwarves used as a planet seemed to be handmade so to speak, but there was more to it than a simple glance could catch, under the sole of my foot, I could feel the magic around surging with immense power, and it all emanated from a single point, the neutron star that was nearby.
The magic I was feeling was systematically different than Asgard's, this magic was raw, untamed, without a form, it was intoxicating because it felt like the magic itself was begging to be shaped, to be transformed into anything your heart desired like a piece of molten metal looking for a form.
I guess it was to be expected, Nidavellir was known according to Thor as the forge of the universe.
[Nidavellir - The Home of The Dwarves.
Nidavellir is a neutron star and one of the Nine Realms under Asgard's protection, this small start is orbited by a multi-ringed megastructure which served as the homeworld of the Dwarves, many say that the dwarves forged this planet, others say it was from this neutron star the Dwarves came to be, no one knows the real answer.
While in Nidavellir All Crafting Related Skills Get a: 250% EXP BUFF.]
A 250% EXP buff in crafting, a dream come true to those in need of experience.
"Here we are brother," Thor announced, "The planet my mighty hammer was forged! Nidavellir!" he grinned, giving me a one-armed hug, as he used his other arm to point at the entrance of the megastructure the dwarves used as a planet.
"It looks awesome," I admitted, even now from the outside of place, I could feel the entire structure vibrating as if welcoming me inside as if sensing my desire to craft and make things.
"I know," Thor nodded with a satisfied smile, when all of the sudden, he gasped in realization, "Maybe we can get you a mighty weapon from here! Maybe a hammer? A smaller one of course,"
I snorted, "One thing at a time,"
"Nonsense! Let's go!" Thor barked with a smile, opening the doors for me.
"Who comes? Oh… Thor?" As soon as Thor opened the door, a giant welcomed us, at first he looked angry, but then he seemed to have recognized the Prince of Asgard, all hostility gone. [Dudgrear Orecloak LV 110]
"My friend!" Thor smiled, as he whispered into my ear, "I have no idea who he is,"
I laughed.
"Who are you?" The Gi… Dwarf asked, I wonder why they call themselves dwarves, they are bigger than the frost giants, by a lot.
"I am Thor's friend," I replied.
"He is being shy, he is my brother from another mother," Thor once again gave me a one-armed hug.
I chuckled, "We are," I nodded.
"He is mighty," Thor nodded.
"Ok," The Dwarf muttered in confusion, before he asked, "Why are you here, brother of Thor?"
"I required the assistance of the dwarves in learning how to craft," I answered, "And if possible, I want to sing an alliance with the Dwarf king too,"
The Dwarf turned to look at Thor who simply grinned under his scrutinizing look, "Eitri would do good to sign an alliance with him, Asgard did, he is, after all, my blood brother!" Thor was… adorable at times, he was like my younger brother, even though he was older.
"Well, that's for King Eitri to decide," The Dwarf shrugged with just the hint of a smile, "Follow me then."
"Where?" I asked.
"To meet with our King," The Dwarf replied, "He will give you the answers you seek, be it for the alliance, or for the crafting classes."
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Eitri looked just like a massive Tyrion Lannister, it was shocking really how good had Marvel cast the actor to fill Eitri's role.
"Thor," Eitri greeted, [Eitri - King of Nidavellir LV 135]
"Eitri!" Thor greeted with a smile, "I present you, my brother, Alex the mighty!"
"I was not aware Odin had another kid," Eitri replied with a bemused look on his face.
"He is my brother from another mother… and father," Thor replied with a smile.
"Oh, I see, well, welcome Alex brother of Thor," Eitri smiled at me.
"Thanks for giving me an audience your majesty," I bowed ever so lightly.
"Pff, don't worry, King is more of novelty title, I am first and upmost a blacksmith, and a blacksmith always has time for his friends, or clients," Eitri chuckled.
"My brother here seeks to form a formal alliance with Nidavellir, and also to learn how to craft weapons and such from the masters themselves!" Thor said, beating me to it, I was just about to say the reason behind my visit.
"Oh, a formal alliance…" Eitri said, looking at me, then turning to look at Thor, "Has Asgard signed one with him?"
"Of course," Thor nodded, "Father says my brother is a mighty ally to have!"
Mighty this, mighty that, Thor had not read the dictionary I had given him a month ago, he really needed to increase his vocabulary.
"Then I don't see why Nidavellir would not ally themselves with him then if the All-Father has, it means it's for the best," Eitri smiled, "So… where do I have to sign?" he added, as I apparated the papers, this had been easier than I thought.
"Hmm…" Eitri looked at the papers, and then at me, "Do you see the problem here?" the papers were human-sized.
"I do," I nodded, embarrassed I had forgotten to change them, "Let me fix that," with a sigh, I used my [Eldritch Transmutation] to change the size of the papers to Gia… Dwarf size.
"Ok, let's see," Eitri muttered, putting on a pair of glasses to read the papers. Two minutes later, he signed.
[You have formed a formal alliance with Nidavellir]
[All the members of Nidavellir now appear in the minimap]
[By forming a formal alliance with Nidavellir, you have gained a permanent exp buff while on Nidavellir of 550%, out of Nidavellir 275% EXP]
Holy fuck, those buffs.
"There, now… about learning how to craft, when can you start, little dwarf?" Eitri asked with a smile.