Freya and Freyr of the Vanir.
The Vanir are one of the two groups of gods in Norse mythology, the other being the comparatively better-known Æsir.
Description[]
While Æsir is occasionally used as a blanket term to describe all Norse deities, Vanir is not. It refers to an explicitly separate sub-section of the pantheon, with ties to fertility, wisdom, nature, magic, and the ability to see the future.
Overview[]
The Vanir are the Bramble gods led by Njord, known for their connection to nature, particularly fertility and the land. But what truly makes them worthy to stand alongside the incredible might of the Æsir is their knowledge of magic, particularly Seiðr magic, which grants them the gift of foresight. However, because of this, the Vanir fell into intense and hostile conflicts with the Æsir, leading to a war that nearly ravaged Midgard as well as Asgard. The Vanir defended their land and the battle turned to a stalemate, both sides having devastated each other's lands. Seeing that neither one of the tribe of gods were making ground, they instead brokered a treaty between one another. In the end, they made peace, exchanged hostages, intermarried and reigned together after a prolonged war.