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The World of Valhella

By Bill Kelsey · Updated 2026-10-28

This tutorial guides players through the foundational lore of The World of Valhella, detailing the fall of Valhalla, the role of Hel, and the four remaining god-cities.

Understand the Fall

Hel, the goddess of the Viking underworld, has taken Valhalla. Odin, the Allfather, is gone. The gods who remain are broken, bound or fallen.

Cross the Black Sea

Four god-cities still burn their beacons, each on its own island: Thor, Freya, Loki and Tyr. More gods arrive in later updates.

Fear the Night

On Draugr Nights, Hel's dead come home and attack the cities.

Fight to Bring Your God Back

Every follower works toward a resurrection quest drawn from the old myths, and the cities that bring back their gods reshape the map in the Seasons of Ragnarok.

Valhella is an early prototype. Features and controls may change before release.

Sources: www.valhella.com/press · www.valhella.com · odinvalhella.itch.io/valhella

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