One of the archipelago’s most enigmatic landmarks, a vast chasm in the ocean within Bifrost Isles’s bay. The inhabitants of the isles believe this void to be a gateway to The Nine Hells.
History
The hole in the sea, now known as Helheim, is one of the most mysterious and feared locations in the Bifrost Isles. Legends tell that this vast chasm in the ocean was created by Odin during a battle against a powerful and terrifying enemy. The true details of the event remain shrouded in myth, and much of it is clouded by time and speculation. What is known is that Odin, in his fierce struggle, found himself outmatched by this enemy, whose power was said to be beyond that of even the mighty storm giant.
With no way to defeat the creature directly, Odin was left with a single, desperate option—he used his mighty Gungnir, his legendary spear, to pierce the very fabric of the sea, creating a massive rift. It is said that the hole was deep enough to imprison the creature beyond the reach of the surface world, casting it into the depths of the ocean where it could never escape. The hole itself is a powerful and eerie reminder of the battle, a constant marker of the god's sacrifice and the danger that still lies beneath.
While the truth of these events remains uncertain, many believe that Odin's enemy still resides beneath the ocean's surface. Some even speculate that the creature may still stir within the depths of Helheim, waiting for the right moment to break free and exact its vengeance. Stories passed down among the inhabitants of the Isles tell of strange lights and eerie sounds emerging from the waters at night, leading many to wonder if these are signs of the imprisoned entity stirring.
The hole itself is an unnerving and dangerous place. Sailors speak of navigating the waters near it with caution, as the sea around the rift is often tempestuous, with strange currents and unpredictable storms. Some say that the waters near the hole are cursed, and no ship that ventures too close ever returns. The only certainty is that the Helheim rift serves as a haunting reminder of the powerful forces at play beneath the surface of the ocean and the unknown threats that may still dwell in its depths.