Valkyries are warriors of supernatural beings from Norse Mythology in High School DxD.
Summary
Originating from Asgard, the Valkyries are powerful beings who serve the deities of the Norse myth and whose roles are equivalent to that of Angels, where as they guide souls to the afterlife and protect the Norse gods from threat. It is comprised of only female warriors.
The term Valkyrie come across more as a profession rather than a species one is born in, as any girl born on Asgard can become a Valkyrie through school. Rossweisse has even stated a desire to establish a Norse magic school in the Gremory territory, training female Devils to become Valkyries.
Appearance
Valkyries look similar to humans females, while in battle they wear Valkyrie armor that normally has a pale blue color scheme. Their attire is Valkyrie armor, which consists of a white breastplate with gold and pale blue accents and matching, finger-less gauntlets, boots, hip guards, and wing-shaped hair clips. They also wears a black leotard underneath their breastplates, black thigh-high stockings, and a pale blue cloth wrapped underneath their hip guards, all of which are clad with pink lacing.
Equipment
All Valkyries wear a dress armor uniform.
Valkyries wield a range of different equipment, varying from all types of magic weaponry such as swords, wands etc.
Abilities
All Valkyries have the use magic, typically Norse based as their own system of magic and spells ranging from defensive, elemental, cloth altering, support, teleportation, communication etc. They're also trained to be fighters with the use of various combat weapons.
Like most supernatural beings, Valkyries also have increased physical abilities, such as superhuman strength, endurance, and speed.
Valkyrie also have the ability of flight without the need of wings due to using magic to fly by their own power.
Known Valkyries
| Name | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brynhildr | Chief-Valkyrie of the Valkyrie Squad | Alive |
| Helmwige | Valkyrie Squad member | Alive |
| Ortlinde | Valkyrie Squad member | Alive |
| Grimgerde | Valkyrie Squad member | Alive |
| Schwertleite | Valkyrie Squad member | Alive |
| Göndul | N/A | Alive |
| Rossweisse | Reincarnated Devil, Former Valkyrie | Alive |
Trivia
- Despite being considered a species, Rossweisse reveals that Valkyries are more of a profession and that any girl living in Asgard can become a Valkyrie.[1]
- Rossweisse expressed a desire to open a Norse Magic school in the Gremory territory and start a business training Valkyries out of female Devils.[2]
- Each generation, the most powerful Valkyrie of that generation is chosen to inherit the name of Brynhildr.
References
| High School DxD | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species | ||
| Non-Supernatural Species | Human | |
| Supernatural Species | Devil • Angel • Fallen Angel • God and Buddha • Dragon • Vampire • Valkyrie • Grim Reaper • Youkai • Nekomata • Kitsune • European Monsters | |
| Species by Origin | ||
| Human World | Human | |
| Christianity | Devil • Angel • Fallen Angel | |
| Divinities | God and Buddha | |
| Norse Mythology | Valkyrie | |
| Greek Mythology | Grim Reaper | |
| Youkai | Nekomata • Kitsune | |
| Other Species | Dragon • Vampire • European Monsters | |