Auden’s Blessing
Those born in shadow became the Dark Elves, known today as dwarves.
The descendants of the defeated giants, carrying hatred toward the gods, crossed the sea of blood and settled in the eastern lands, forever preparing for revenge.
After the giants departed, the number of gods steadily increased, and leaders gradually emerged—the earliest Twelve High Gods. Under the guidance of Odin, King of the Gods, the Twelve replaced the giants as rulers of the world.
In time, however, the Twelve divided into two factions, splitting the divine race into two tribes: the Aesir, ruled by Odin, and the Vanir, governed by the Sea God.