Odin

Odin

Odin, the supreme god of Asgard, was a god of war and the dead, as well as the All-Father (an aspect of earlier myths). He was a powerful warrior, brave in battle and the champion of warriors. He was also a god of magic. He learned all his secrets of magic by undergoing a powerful sacrificial ritual. He was hung on Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, for nine days without food or water and gave up one of his eyes. In exchange, he was given enormous power and mystic knowledge. 
Odin was also known for his fickleness. He would give a warrior the oppor­tunity for victory and glory, and sing of his triumphs, but a few years later, Odin would become disenchanted with the warrior, criticize his tactics and, in some cases, ruin him completely. Odin could also be emotional and selfish, at which times he could also be cruel and vindic­tive. Not even the most fervent believers in the All-Father trusted him completely. 
Odin has become obsessed with the coming of the Final Battle - Ragnarok. Since the beginning of his existence, Odin has known that he and all the Norse gods were doomed to die in combat against giants, monsters and the forces of evil. 
The coming of Ragnarok will be heralded by many natural disasters and wars. In fact, he may see the coming of the rifts to be a sign that the Time of Ragnarok grows near. The arrival of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Africa alarmed him deeply. As the monsters grew in power he believed that Ragnarok was at hand. He was on the verge of calling up the legions of Valhalla when the Horsemen were stopped by other means. Still, he fears that these events are the harbingers of worse things to come. 
One area of Rifts Earth that may interest Odin is the New German Republic and the surrounding areas. Odin still feels close to people of Germanic extraction. The NGR's titanic battle against giants such as the gargoyles and brodkil and the humans' making incredible suits of armor (power armor and bot vehicles) only strengthens the bond he feels for the "warriors" of this region. At some point, he and/or some of his gods may join the battle against the relentless giants! 
If Odin makes an appearance, he will try to convince the rulers of that region that the Norse Gods are champions of humankind. If he believes that this direct approach won't work, he may disguise himself as a seer or priest to reach the people. Odin is no fool, so he may immediately realize that he has little hope of winning the support of the NGR. However, there are many other kingdoms (human and non-human) besieged by monsters and giants who may be much more willing (or desperate) to welcome ancient gods to defend and win back their lands. 
If only one could say that Odin's motives were completely honorable, but they aren't. They are driven by selfishness and a lust for power. He will try to subvert the government of any people who accept him and take over the whole country. 
He dreams of a new era where the Gods of Asgard will be adored and again call Earth a second home. He has visions of surpassing the glory of bygone days with millions of worshippers calling their (his) names. 
Note: Such Asgardian involve­ment may incite Lord Splynncryth and/or other forces to increase support to the Gargoyles. The Egyptian god Set is also likely to get involved, since he hates the Norse gods. This may lead to a battle between the Gods of Asgard and the Gods of the Nile, with humans and all others caught in the middle. Also note that Loki is likely to find the Angel of Death, Mrrlyn and Lord Splynncryth attractive allies for his own plots and goals. 

The All-Father 
Supreme God of Asgard 
God of War 
God of the Dead