Information about the worldbuilding and gods of a Shuumatsu story I'm writing. I'd like feedback from the Reddit community on this.

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File 01: Yggdrasil, the Tree of Existence.

• All existence is founded on the immeasurable Yggdrasil, the Primordial Tree of Existence.

• The structure of Yggdrasil is immeasurable and almost unreal, resembling a colossal tree. The top of the tree is whitish and slightly golden, while the trunk is grayish and the roots are black with fiery red cracks.

° The trunk of Yggdrasil is grayish in color, the only part that has remained the same throughout its existence.

° The changing color of Yggdrasil is due to the constant absorption of Divine and Demonic energy at different points of the Tree of Existence.

° Around Yggdrasil, only Nifheim exists, the absolute and unfathomable Void.

• The division of Yggdrasil and practically all of existence occurs as follows:

° The top of Yggdrasil, location of Valhalla, the home of the Gods and divine beings in general.

° The trunk of Yggdrasil, location of Midgard, the home of Mortal Beings and Midgardians.

° The roots of Yggdrasil, location of Helheim, the home of Demons and Creatures of Darkness.

• Valhalla and Helheim, although extremely large, do not have a fixed size. Both planes of existence are subject to external factors, such as the birth and death of deities.

• Valhalla and Helheim are planes of existence superior to Midgard in virtually every way, whether in size or even the power level of their inhabitants compared to Midgardians.

° The divine beings that inhabit Valhalla, as well as the Demons that exist in Helheim, have a power level infinitely superior to the inhabitants of the Mortal Plane, such as humans.

• When a God, Demon, or any other being dies in Valhalla or Helheim, they are condemned to Niflheim, the Void, and nonexistence.

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Planes of Existence:

• Valhalla:

° The plane of existence where the Gods and divine beings in general dwell.

° Valhalla has different names, such as Heaven, Divine Plane, and others.

° It is divided into two parts: Upper Valhalla, the entire sky where the countless floating islands are located, and Lower Valhalla, which is the ground of this plane of existence.

° The floating islands of Valhalla vary in size depending on their purpose; however, the largest are where the different Pantheons dwell. These islands are larger than planets and have different structures from one another.

° These floating islands where the Pantheons dwell are named after countries in mortal worlds.

° Scandinavia, Greece, India, Japan, Egypt, Babylon, China, etc.

° Lower Valhalla is home to other types of divine beings and creatures, such as Kitsunes and Nymphs. This part of the Heavens is also divided among the Divine Pantheons.

° These creatures that live in Lower Valhalla naturally do not hold a high level or compare to the Gods, being far lower than the Deities.

° Battles that occur in Valhalla, such as the Ragnarok Tournament itself, are suppressed by Valhalla itself, resulting in "damage reduction."

° If the same battles that occur in Valhalla were to take place in mortal worlds, there would be an apocalyptic and surreal effect occurring there, potentially even bringing about the end of those worlds.

• Midgard:

° The Plane of Existence where mortals and Midgardians inhabit, and is also the weakest Existential Plane.

° Like Valhalla and Helheim, Midgard has many names, such as Earth and the Mortal Plane.

° Unlike Valhalla and Helheim, which can be considered two infinite realities, Midgard is a vast cluster of universes and multiverses between the Divine Plane and the Demonic Plane.

° Although the most populous race in Midgard is humans, there are several other races on this plane of existence, including Gods, Demons, and other mystical creatures far less powerful than the beings that inhabit Valhalla and Helheim.

° Mortal universes do not have a fixed "structure" and can be similar or completely different from one another.

° Mortal worlds can "die" in different ways, the most common being when everything in them is destroyed.

° In some situations, mortal worlds may also end up colliding and merging, becoming a single universe.

• Helheim:

° The birthplace of demonic beings and Creatures of Darkness.

° It has various names, such as the Demonic Plane, Hell, and others.

° Just as Valhalla rises to the Heavens, Helheim descends ever lower like a gigantic cavern. Both Planes of Existence can even be considered opposites.

° Helheim can be divided into several parts, with nine cycles one below the other, each divided into several further sub-parts.

° Due to Helheim's immense size, it was divided into several "states" ruled by Gods from different Pantheons, who hold the position of Rulers of Helheim.

° All Rulers of Helheim are, in hierarchy, below the Emperor of Helheim.

° Hades' Palace and the Helheim Council, the place where meetings between the Rulers of Helheim and the Emperor of Helheim are held, are located in the First Cycle of Hell.

File 03: Information About the Representative Gods of Ragnarok (Originals).

● Zeus

° One of the most powerful Supreme Gods of the Heavens.

° Currently, the President of the Valhalla Council.

° An extremely charismatic and beloved deity in the Heavens, especially in Greece, after overthrowing his father, the Titan Cronus.

° An excellent leader, someone who, although unpredictable on some occasions, knows when to act as a chief. Zeus is also open to advice and suggestions, whether from other Supreme Gods or even lower-ranked deities.

° Although known for his many adventures with different women in his youth, many of them ended up falling in love with the Greek Supreme God and joining his great harem, which makes all his children legitimate.

● Amaterasu

° A goddess who was once close to Humanity but now desires its extinction to the point of participating in Ragnarok.

° Firstborn daughter of the God of Life and Creation Izanagi and the Goddess of Death and Destruction Izanami.

° Known as an exceptional swordswoman, the most powerful among her siblings. Although her domain is the Sun, her techniques are not limited solely to fire.

° Currently, Amaterasu is the successor to the Japanese Pantheon throne, and if Izanagi retires or dies, she will become the leader of the Pantheon and the Supreme Japanese Goddess.

° She possesses two divine weapons: the Kusanagi Sword and the Yata No Kagami Mirror.

● Thor

° The Norse God of Thunder, a deity who died feeling the joy of a true battle.

° Although he was Odin's successor and heir to the throne of Asgard, Thor was not enthusiastic about being a ruler. The Thunder Berserker prefers fighting over dealing with bureaucracy and governing, and he does not see himself as a leader.

° The God of Thunder is a deity who, besides fighting, has tried many other activities to escape the emptiness and boredom he felt. However, nothing worked.

° Thor never had a spouse, nor children.

° Now that Thor has died, a new Norse deity may acquire his domains and become the new God of Thunder.

● Shiva

° The Supreme Hindu God, a deity whose domains are Destruction and Creation.

° Married to three goddesses: Parvati, Durga, and Kali, and father of Ganesha.

° Although Shiva primarily uses the Flames of Destruction in combat, he can also create and manipulate other elements, though not as proficiently as with his flames.

° His combat style is fluid like water; free like the wind; destructive like fire; and firm like the earth—a beautiful and deadly dance.

° Shiva does not use divine weapons.

● Camazotz

° The Vampire God, known as the Original Vampire and the Father of All Vampires.

° This god possesses a Floating Island solely for himself, unlike most deities.

° Camazotz has a vast legion of Vampiric Servants who follow and obey him absolutely, regardless of orders.

° The best way to describe the relationship between Camazotz and his servants is an absolutist monarchy, where Camazotz is the King and the Vampires are the servants.

° Camazotz is an Outer God.

● Athena

° The first daughter of Zeus, the result of Zeus and Metis’s union.

° Known as the strongest among Zeus’s children and even among the Olympians. Few Greek deities are capable of facing Athena and winning.

° She has an intense rivalry with Poseidon, a battle of ideologies and beliefs well-known in the Heavens.

° Although not known for flashy techniques, Athena is an extremely deadly warrior. Her physical attributes, combined with the Mind of War, make her a formidable deity to most others.

° She wields her divine weapons: a spear, often in the form of a staff, and a shield.

● Vidar

° The silent God of Vengeance and Silence, a quiet yet very powerful individual.

° His powers, known as Realms, originate from Nine of the various Worlds supported by Yggdrasil. All these Worlds, except Helheim, are located in Valhalla and are part of the Norse Lands.

° Many myths surround Niflheim, as this world is considered an almost absolute mystery even for the gods, described as a “strange” place. Some myths claim Niflheim is the “Gate” between Existence and Non-Existence.

° Vidar is not as acclaimed as Thor but is highly loved, not only by gods but by all Norse beings.

° Vidar and Loki have a feud originating in Ragnarok, so intense that both fervently desire each other’s death.

● Bishamonten

° One of the Seven Lucky Gods, the God of Luck in War. He is the most powerful among this small group of deities.

° Bishamonten, like the other Lucky Gods, shares the ability to manipulate an individual’s luck within their domain. In his case, luck in war.

° Bishamonten and the Lucky Gods have a strange presence according to many deities. This is because they all share an aura extremely similar to one another, though strangely incomplete, as if all Lucky Gods were originally a single entity fragmented into seven beings.

° Bishamonten and the other Seven Lucky Gods hold great resentment, hatred, and bitterness toward the God of Enlightenment, Buddha. The reason for this resentment is unknown.

● Izanagi

° The Supreme Japanese God, whose domains include Life and Creation.

° A deity burdened with great regret and guilt due to a decision made ages ago involving one of his children.

° As a result of this event, Izanami divorced him and harbors hatred, resentment, bitterness, and fury toward her ex-husband.

° He was one of the creators of Humanity.

● Ra

° The Supreme Egyptian God, a deity greatly respected and admired by other gods.

° For many eras, he was a strong supporter of Humanity’s survival, but over time, witnessing atrocity after atrocity, Ra lost faith in this race.

° Ra values his family and people above all else and would not hesitate to give his life to save them.

° Though he does not like to show it, Ra is extremely powerful, and even approaching him is lethal for beings lacking high resistance and durability.

° It is said that facing Ra in combat is like facing the Sun itself.

● Artemis

° Twin sister of Apollo and Goddess of the Moon and Hunting, daughter of Zeus and Leto.

° At the beginning of her hunts, she would go to worlds in Midgard to hunt creatures before pursuing monsters in Valhalla.

° One of her best-known powers is summoning the beings she hunts as her Hunting Dogs. The number of summons depends on the power and quantity of these Hunting Dogs, though she usually keeps only six extremely powerful monsters in her collection rather than many weaker ones.

° Currently, four of her six Hunting Dogs are known: a Himalayan monster called Yeti, a Brazilian Amazonian monster called Mapinguari, a monster from Egyptian lands also found in Greece called Sphinx, and a literal Siamese Giant called Oto and Delfantes. The last two Hunting Dogs are unknown but are presumably the two strongest beings in her collection.

° Her first Hunting Dog, still part of her “team,” is a Midgardian creature she liked so much that she transformed it into a divine being and trained it for many eras. This Hunting Dog alone is capable of facing powerful gods in battle and winning.

° Artemis, while mainly known for her archery skills and Hunting Dogs, possesses a power that makes her extremely problematic and difficult to defeat.

° Artemis can be impulsive at times.

● Loki

° The Norse God of Trickery and Lies, unpredictable and chaotic, who enjoys causing discord and chaos for fun.

° Lesser known, Loki is also the God of Norse Chaos.

° Loki has once held the status of Outer God, making him one of the most dangerous among the Outer Gods.

° The Norse God of Trickery is known for being the enemy and predator of deities whose domains involve logic or reason.

° A fitting phrase to describe Loki’s powers:

" A lie told many times becomes truth, and a truth told few times becomes a lie."

● Mictlantecuhtli

° One of the rulers of Helheim, governing his territory, Xibalba, with an iron hand.

° The Aztec God of Death is known for a difficult and grumpy personality.

° Once had a great friendship with Quetzalcoatl, but due to certain events, the two now harbor deep resentment.

° His divine weapon is the pipe he uses to smoke.

● Beelzebub

° The God of Plagues and Pestilences, a reserved and dark deity who spends much of his time in Helheim.

° Known as a cursed being, afflicted by a powerful, bizarre, and cruel demon.

° It is said that anyone approaching Beelzebub is doomed to death, their heart ripped out by the Canaanite deity.

° Said to have dissociative identity disorder.

● Poseidon

° The arrogant God of the Seas and elder brother of Zeus, an extremely fast and powerful deity known as the Tyrant of the Seas.

° Due to his personality, Poseidon prefers not to use his powers, choosing instead to face and defeat his enemies with his trident.

° Considered one of the fastest gods in Greece and even Valhalla

° He has faced Athena in battle, and the Goddess of Wisdom defeated him because the Sea Tyrant did not use his powers against her.

° Athena once told Poseidon:

"Your arrogance will be your downfall."

● Odin

° The mysterious Supreme Norse God, a deity with more domains than most gods possess.

° Wields the spear Gungnir.

° Little is known about Odin’s abilities, presumably because none who have faced him survived to tell the tale.

● Quetzalcoatl

° The Aztec Goddess of the Skies and Winds, an extroverted, fun, and charismatic deity beloved by her pantheon.

° Uses a fan as her divine weapon.

° Like Ra, Quetzalcoatl once supported Humanity’s survival, but due to a significant event, she lost faith in humans and developed resentment.

° Known as the Feathered Serpent.

● Anubis

° The stern God of Death and Mummification in the Egyptian Pantheon.

° Holds the title of Guardian of Helheim, responsible for hunting any demons escaping from Hell and regulating who enters and exits

° Highly respected by Helheim’s rulers and the Emperor of Helheim, almost considered their right-hand.

° A skilled, powerful, and intelligent warrior.

● Marduk

° The Supreme Babylonian God, God of Dragons and Storms, and one of the most powerful deities of the Heavens.

° Extremely powerful, and although a Supreme God, he accepts no advice or help from others on ruling.

° Generally, Marduk is an extremely difficult opponent to face and especially to defeat: his physical attributes are naturally high, and his powers are insanely destructive, enough to make even a God of Destruction envious.

° It is unknown if Marduk possesses or uses a divine weapon.

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Hi! I just wanted to write a little about the Ragnarok I'm writing and get the community's opinion on the worldbuilding and the Gods. I didn't include anything too revealing because I'm already writing the fic and don't want to give too many spoilers.

But anyway... Opinions! Please! And thanks for reading!

Posted Oct 2, 2025, 1:56 PM UTC

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