Part one: Birds of Ásgarðr
Fantasy / Norse Mythology
Date Published: November 13, 2025
A child of man treads the path of Hel. The sun blackens, stars fall into
the sea, and as fire licks the life-giving tree, the heavens themselves shall
cleave.
Following an ominous prophecy from the world tree herself, rivalling species
come together to form a treaty. In order to stop an outbreak of war, they
agree to a mutual hostage exchange, sending their most promising children to
grow up amongst potential enemies.
An insecure þórr is brought to live amongst the rough giants of
Jǫtunheimr, granting Ásgarðr the cunning Loki in his stead, whilst
a proud elven empress sends her uncontrollable heir to be hidden away amongst
the Vanir gods in exchange for the arguably more valuable twins Freyr and
Freyja.
Meanwhile in Miðgarðr, where humanity resides far away from the lives
of gods, a young girl's nightly hunting trip is interrupted by the arrival of
a mysterious divine child.
In an intricate tale where numerous life-strings collide in an interwoven
search for family, identity, and purpose, can the smallest of mortal actions
alter the destiny of even the greatest of gods?
After a decade long deep-dive into ancient mythology, Viktor Rydberg wrote one
of our world's earliest fantasy epics in 1887. Reimagined today by C. Beskow
and E.P.W. Tell, his tales of the Old Norse World come to life once more.
About the Author
Born in Southern Sweden, not far from where his debut novel Birds of
Ásgarðr begins, E.P.W. Tell developed a keen interest in history.
His article "The Curmsun Disc: Harald Bluetooth's Golden Bull?" then sparked a
fascination for Norse Mythology, leading him into Viktor Rydberg's extensive
research on the subject. Thereafter, the Old Norse Saga began taking shape.
Recognising the need for a strong literary partner, Weman Tell initiated a
collaboration with C. Beskow, who turned out to be the ideal co-author for the
ambitious project. After five years of working together, Birds of
Ásgarðr emerged as the first of four books in the Old Norse Saga
series.
Weman Tell's professional career is just as notable. He holds a Master's in
Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. For ten years, he worked as Chief Financial
Officer at Svenska Bio (Swedish Cinema chain) for the legendary manager Peter
Fornstam, with whom he continues to maintain a close relation. He's also fond
of sports, serving as Strength & Conditioning coach for Swedish fencing
and acting as General Secretary of the Swedish Multisport Federation.
His varied experiences, combined with his deep passion for history and Norse
Mythology, has shaped the foundation of the Old Norse Saga, granting Birds of
Ásgarðr a distinctive new voice in historical fantasy literature.
Growing up in the company of books, C. Beskow spent a large chunk of her
childhood roaming the forests in search of adventures, huddling up each night
with a bedtime story. As she reached adulthood alongside an ever-growing
collection of cluttered notebooks, she decided to turn her extensive
imagination into a career worth pursuing.
Fascinated by the visual aspect of storytelling, Beskow was initially drawn to
film and television, and hence began her writing journey on the island of
Gotland, learning how to write for the screen. In 2016, she started her own
company, working on everything from translations and transcriptions to
tv-pilots and ghostwrites.
When first approached by E.P.W. Tell, ancient mythology was but a fascinating
childhood interest, but as the Old Norse Saga called for a deep dive into the
subject, Beskow found herself falling in love with its wild world and intense
characters. What more, the extensive research led to some rather intriguing
ties to her own family history as C. Beskow does not only have ties to the
renowned children's book author Elsa Beskow and the once equally popular
author Elisabeth Beskow.
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