TO PONYHALLA

in celebration of Leif Ericson Day, here's Dennel as a valkyrie, a graceful yet powerful maiden warrior whose duty is to find the bravest mortals and take them to Valhalla (or Folkvangr, another hall of the gods that is overlooked by the goddess Freyja).

it was also rumoured that the light reflecting off of a valkyrie's sword or shield would create either the Aurora Borealis or the common rainbow (i've heard both, although it's possible that the vikings believed neither 8D).

they are also said to ride powerful steeds, often depicted as winged horses; however, i've also heard that this is due to a misunderstanding, and the valkyries were actually inspired by ravens picking at the dead bodies of fallen warriors- and their steeds were the wolves who accompanied them.

MEANWHILE I DECIDED TO MAKE IT A LITTLE BRIGHTER BECAUSE I'M PRETTY SURE LEIF ERICSSON WAS A CHRISTIAN ANYWAYS SO SCREW ACCURACY 8D

ALSO:
background is fom sxc.hu: [link]