The nine realms, Isu Era

Baldr and Loki scour the nine realms, searching for a gift worthy of winning the heart of Eysa. As they battle and overcome some of the grand creatures of the lands, the two gradually bond in trust, with Loki seemingly developing a fondness for his nephew. After defeating a great boar, Loki finds a source of Eitr inside a cave. He explains that it is the primeval venom, which once created the universe (and ultimately Ymir), and would be a grand prize for Surtr. Baldr gathers it into a cup and heads for Muspelheim.


Muspelheim, Isu Era

At the gates to Muspelheim, Baldr tries to gain entry past the guards, proclaiming that he has a grand gift to present. This had been his fifth attempt at getting inside, and he was again attacked by the Muspels forcing him to flee. Returning to his boat, he meets with Loki and tends his wounds. After discussing what options they have, Baldr decides that he must lean on his Aesir background, and have a grand crown crafted for his future wife. Loki elects to help, and the two of them head to Svartalfheim.


Svartalfheim, Isu Era

Upon greeting the dwarves there, Loki helps instruct the grand blacksmiths into creating a most magnificent crown, upon promises of future riches and that it will put an end to their gathering war with the Muspels. The crown requires special gems though, which can only be obtained in Jotunheim.


Jotunheim, Isu Era

Loki and Baldr travel to Jotunheim, where the frozen realm seems even colder than normal. Baldr struggles in the cold for six days, whereas Loki, being of Jotun blood, does not feel the icy cold. Once they obtain some gems from the caves, the two huddle inside to keep warm. Baldr tells that despite his invulnerability he fears for his mortality, explaining to Loki that he is plagued by dreams of his death, and that a single mistle-berry would contains enough poison to kill him from the inside, where blades externally could not. He eventually succumbs to the cold, and passes out.


Asgard, Isu Era

Baldr awakens in his room, finding Freya watching over him. Seemingly returned by Loki in disguise, he explains to Freya what he has been trying to achieve, and being impressed she gives him some of her own gems to Baldr to be placed atop the crown he looks to craft. Baldr thus returns to Svartalfheim once more, where the crown is eventually completed by the Dwarven blacksmiths. Fearing he cannot get entry to Muspelheim, he requests Loki take it on his behalf. Loki agrees, transforming into an eagle and carries the crown with him into the air.

As Baldr dons battle armour and prepares to aid the dwarves in the defence of their lands, Loki arrives at Muspelheim. He lands above a pool of lava, throwing the crown down into it, as his laughter rings out.