Heimdal and The Bifrost
The Watchtower
Heimdal: Dialing
Ashley Dean: Hello?
Heimdal: *static-Beethoven's 5th-static-distorted male voice* "Ash?"
Ashley Dean: Dad? What is that, I can barely hear you?
Heimdal: *static-distorted female voice* - "3...2...1...Stop walking...Now!"
Ashley Dean: *Squealing tires- screaming*
Heimdal: *1812 Overture-computerized female voice*- "You're welcome..." -*disconnects*
"This Is My Purpose"
Heimdal claims to be a Spirit of fair warning, but Carthage can't decide if that statement is true. He exhibits the traits of a spirit such as a drive toward his domain. On the other hand, he functions more like a ghost as he can recall memories such as a wife and child. It is believed that he is something else entirely, but few investigate beyond that. Heimdal has shown himself to be a trusted and valued friend of The Web, and most choose not to test him.His story begins with a man on D-Day during the second world war. The man heard a voice whispering just beyond the layer that separates this world from the next. The voice guided him through the gauntlet of mortars and bullets. He trusted it and it saved his life. The man was Ryan Edison, who is one of few allowed in the tower. The two have formed a tight bond. In 1958, Heimdal joined with Ryan's HAM radio and found that he could feel danger when it nears for miles around. As the technology improved, so did Heimdal. He gives his warnings and with Ryan's help, could reach across the globe.
The Tower
It serves as the headquarters of Bifrost, and holds the secret of the organization's success within. Heimdal integrated himself into the tower. He became the tower and in the process gained many unique abilities that allow him to act as his instincts dictate. Many people have received a phone call from an impossible number moments before their death. Those who listen to his warnings always live to tell the tale.
After an incident involving Air Force One and Heimdal's often persistent demands, Ryan and Heimdal were apprehended and studied. Once The Web was officially formed, Heimdal began his work on Bifrost.
The Bifrost was meant to aid those who have Heimdal's primer. They decode his message allowing him to coordinate massive operations for smaller, poorly funded cells in the web who often find themselves out of their depth due to lack of knowledge and equipment.
The organization is funded by donations from The Web. Even the major players in The Web have grown quite fond of Heimdal's vigilance and playful personality. They listen for hours as he relays information across the globe.
This is for privacy, as anyone can triangulate the towers position.
There are 4 floors in the tower. The first serves as Ryan's home. It has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room with a steel ladder that leads to the second floor.
The second floor is where Heimdal resides. It is a large empty room with a strange device sitting in its center. This 5x5 cube is what houses Heimdal. Wires extend to the floors above from the top side of the cube and a chess board sits on the floor next to it.
The third floor is a cold room where all of the hardware is placed. The top floor is where most of the signal is created and transmitted. An assortment of electrical wires stem from the transmitters on the roof and branch into various terminals. Both Ryan and Heimdal construct the message and transmit it. Ryan also answers calls from troubleshooters in the field who listen.
After an incident involving Air Force One and Heimdal's often persistent demands, Ryan and Heimdal were apprehended and studied. Once The Web was officially formed, Heimdal began his work on Bifrost.
The Bifrost was meant to aid those who have Heimdal's primer. They decode his message allowing him to coordinate massive operations for smaller, poorly funded cells in the web who often find themselves out of their depth due to lack of knowledge and equipment.
The organization is funded by donations from The Web. Even the major players in The Web have grown quite fond of Heimdal's vigilance and playful personality. They listen for hours as he relays information across the globe.
Heimdal's Facility
The tower maintains a guise of a government facility to keep civilians away. Surrounding the tower is a forest. A fence traces a square mile of land around the tower.This is for privacy, as anyone can triangulate the towers position.
There are 4 floors in the tower. The first serves as Ryan's home. It has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room with a steel ladder that leads to the second floor.
The second floor is where Heimdal resides. It is a large empty room with a strange device sitting in its center. This 5x5 cube is what houses Heimdal. Wires extend to the floors above from the top side of the cube and a chess board sits on the floor next to it.
The third floor is a cold room where all of the hardware is placed. The top floor is where most of the signal is created and transmitted. An assortment of electrical wires stem from the transmitters on the roof and branch into various terminals. Both Ryan and Heimdal construct the message and transmit it. Ryan also answers calls from troubleshooters in the field who listen.
The Modern World
Instead of transmitting solely over a one way signal, he can divide some of his attention to notify members of The Web about smaller issues nearby while broadcasting the major issues to all.
These methods include cell phone calls, text messages, and even outright hijacking of computers to open a word processor and type it out.
In rare cases, Heimdal takes particular interest in isolated incidents.
A parent with a missing child may receive a bizarre phone call. They hear a random string of numbers or a name and after investigation, may very well find their child.
This is a habit the more secretive organizations of The Web have tried to stop, but to no avail. After being asked, he usually plays back the unruly laughter of a live studio audience which ends abruptly and then simply says in a blunt computerized voice "No"
These methods include cell phone calls, text messages, and even outright hijacking of computers to open a word processor and type it out.
In rare cases, Heimdal takes particular interest in isolated incidents.
A parent with a missing child may receive a bizarre phone call. They hear a random string of numbers or a name and after investigation, may very well find their child.
This is a habit the more secretive organizations of The Web have tried to stop, but to no avail. After being asked, he usually plays back the unruly laughter of a live studio audience which ends abruptly and then simply says in a blunt computerized voice "No"
Heimdal's Abilities
Heimdal uses his ghostly voice and a database of sounds and voice clips that he collects over time.
He can tap phone lines and seize computers alongside his broadcast through radio. When calling someone he wishes to save, he mimics the voice of someone close to them from recorded calls to make himself seem more trustworthy.
While it may seem that he can see the future this is only half true. He can only see events already set in motion and usually can't intervene unless he considers it a "fair" warning. He has yet to really specify what that means.
This limit is mainly due to his domain but is also due to the limitations of his reach and influence. Heimdal transmits only so far and he can only divide his attention so much in other forms of communication. Minor incidents often get missed or overlooked in favor of major problems. It can be days before sending information on smaller incursions.
His signal has since adapted to new technology.
While it may seem that he can see the future this is only half true. He can only see events already set in motion and usually can't intervene unless he considers it a "fair" warning. He has yet to really specify what that means.
This limit is mainly due to his domain but is also due to the limitations of his reach and influence. Heimdal transmits only so far and he can only divide his attention so much in other forms of communication. Minor incidents often get missed or overlooked in favor of major problems. It can be days before sending information on smaller incursions.
His signal has since adapted to new technology.
Maps
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The Bifrost Network
A map of Heimdal and The Bifrost Network's towers and satellites
The Bifrost
The Bifrost is every transmitter and receiver Heimdal favors when sending his signal. These messages are sent in many ways, most without regard of civilian exposure.
To ensure secrecy, Heimdal invented a code to hide the intended meanings.
Heimdal's Primer is obtained by calling 1-123-555-4567, an impossible number in the U.S.A that Heimdal screens regularly. If authorized to have the primer, they receive it, if not then they hear a series of unsettling sounds that are designed to encourage disconnection. The Bifrost also consists of "Elmers." These men and women often assist Heimdal. Due to atmospheric conditions like time of day, weather, etc. Heimdal cannot always reach certain areas of the globe on his own. He uses Elmers to translate and relay his messages if he can't, as well as to repair equipment.
Heimdal's Primer is obtained by calling 1-123-555-4567, an impossible number in the U.S.A that Heimdal screens regularly. If authorized to have the primer, they receive it, if not then they hear a series of unsettling sounds that are designed to encourage disconnection. The Bifrost also consists of "Elmers." These men and women often assist Heimdal. Due to atmospheric conditions like time of day, weather, etc. Heimdal cannot always reach certain areas of the globe on his own. He uses Elmers to translate and relay his messages if he can't, as well as to repair equipment.
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Entry for Tower of Power
This is a really great concept! I listened to the video in the background while doing other things and that ending part really scared the wits out of me xD It was so well formulated and the idea and the mythological names fit this perfectly. Very nice!
Thanks so much! That's exactly what was intended. It did it to me too when I was proofreading XD