Karnilla
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Karnilla is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics
universe
.
and the Queen of Nornheim (one of the Asgardian provinces). She has proved to be an enemy of Asgard, allying with Loki
, though she is deeply in love with Balder the Brave.
When she first appeared, Karnilla saved Balder the Brave from assassination by Loki. She then lent Loki some magic from the Norn stones.
Later, she was accidentally responsible for granting the Wrecker
supernatural power that was intended for Loki. She then allied with Loki, and tricked Sif into animating the Destroyer
. However, during this plan she became romantically attracted to Balder. She declared her love for Balder, but was spurned. Heartbroken, she pitted Balder against the Legion of the Lost. Later, she tried to tempt Balder to renounce his service to Odin, and then tried to capture Balder. She then saved Balder and the Warriors Three
from the Thermal Man.
Karnilla later casted a spell waking Odin in time to defeat Infinity
. She finally forced Balder to renounce Odin and serve her. With Loki, she created Durok the Demolisher to battle Thor. Before too long, she released Balder from her service. She then aided Thor against Loki in return for Sif's aid in her quest for Balder, who had gone missing. With Sif, she was held captive within Xorr the God-Jewel
for a time.
Later, she allied with Thor against Mangog
and Igron. She and Balder then defended Asgard against an assault by animated suits of armor. They then battled the Enchantress
and Executioner
, but were defeated by Kroda the Duelist. She then battled Loki to save Balder.
After a while, she was spurned again by Balder, who had given up his career as a warrior on returning from the dead. Undaunted, she abducted Balder and his new beloved, Nanna. Karnilla forced Balder to agree to marry her to save Nanna's life. With Loki, she then released a Snow Giant to battle Thor, but betrayed Loki and was defeated by him. She later sought Balder's forgiveness for Nanna's death.
Karnilla revealed the location of the Rose of Purity to the Enchantress. She then joined in an alliance of Loki and Tyr
against Odin. Later, she was petitioned by Balder to join forces with Asgard against Surtur.
Karnilla then schemed to keep Balder with her in Nornheim. She was then captured by Utgard-Loki
and the Frost Giants
, who tormented and humiliated her by cutting her long black hair down to a flat top and forcing her to be their slave. She was rescued by Balder and Agnar and returned to Nornheim.
She later saved Balder from the forces of Seth. Some of her subjects which had been turned to stone were then returned to life, although still stone. She then battled alongside the Asgardians and New Mutants
against the forces of Hela
.
Following Fear Itself
, Karnilla has begun to prepare an attack on the now-Earthbound Asgard, her first assault being to replace Thor- killed by the Serpent God of Fear with a wound that created a rift in time and space- with new thunder god Taranus- really a disguised Ulik
-, with all of Thor's allies memories being altered so that they remember Taranus rather than Thor, save for Loki.
Karnilla possesses vast knowledge of magical spells and enchantments of Asgardian origin, granting her skills that have been described as equal to those of Loki
, or surpassed only by Odin among Asgardians.
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Fictional character biography
Karnilla the Norn Queen is a sorceressMagician (fantasy)
A magician, mage, sorcerer, sorceress, wizard, enchanter, enchantress, thaumaturge or a person known under one of many other possible terms is someone who uses or practices magic that derives from supernatural or occult sources...
and the Queen of Nornheim (one of the Asgardian provinces). She has proved to be an enemy of Asgard, allying with Loki
Loki (comics)
Loki is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of the superhero Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology...
, though she is deeply in love with Balder the Brave.
When she first appeared, Karnilla saved Balder the Brave from assassination by Loki. She then lent Loki some magic from the Norn stones.
Later, she was accidentally responsible for granting the Wrecker
Wrecker (comics)
The Wrecker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Wrecker was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appears in The Mighty Thor #148 The Wrecker (Dirk Garthwaite) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics....
supernatural power that was intended for Loki. She then allied with Loki, and tricked Sif into animating the Destroyer
Destroyer (Thor)
The Destroyer is a fictional object that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The object first appears in Journey into Mystery #118 The Destroyer is a fictional object that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The object first appears in Journey into Mystery #118 The...
. However, during this plan she became romantically attracted to Balder. She declared her love for Balder, but was spurned. Heartbroken, she pitted Balder against the Legion of the Lost. Later, she tried to tempt Balder to renounce his service to Odin, and then tried to capture Balder. She then saved Balder and the Warriors Three
Warriors Three
The Warriors Three are a group of fictional characters who served as supporting cast members in Thor, published by Marvel Comics. The Warriors Three is made up of the Asgardians Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg...
from the Thermal Man.
Karnilla later casted a spell waking Odin in time to defeat Infinity
Infinity (Marvel Comics)
Infinity is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Infinity first appears in Quasar #24 . The character was created by Mark Gruenwald and Greg Capullo.-Publication history:...
. She finally forced Balder to renounce Odin and serve her. With Loki, she created Durok the Demolisher to battle Thor. Before too long, she released Balder from her service. She then aided Thor against Loki in return for Sif's aid in her quest for Balder, who had gone missing. With Sif, she was held captive within Xorr the God-Jewel
Xorr the God-Jewel
Xorr the God-Jewel is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Six million years ago, a humanoid race covered its planet with a nuclear force shield for protection when its sun went nova. The planet wandered through space after the nova occurred, and somewhat slowly contracted to a fraction of...
for a time.
Later, she allied with Thor against Mangog
Mangog
Mangog is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Thor #154 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
and Igron. She and Balder then defended Asgard against an assault by animated suits of armor. They then battled the Enchantress
Enchantress (Marvel Comics)
The Enchantress is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe, the first of which is a powerful sorceress named Amora and is one of the most notable antagonists of Thor.-Publication history:...
and Executioner
Executioner (comics)
Executioner is the name of two fictional characters in the .-Skurge:Skurge is born in Jotunheim, and later becomes a warrior, gaining his name the Executioner after fighting in a war against the Storm giants. Skurge has always had feelings for Amora, the Enchantress, and regularly aids her in...
, but were defeated by Kroda the Duelist. She then battled Loki to save Balder.
After a while, she was spurned again by Balder, who had given up his career as a warrior on returning from the dead. Undaunted, she abducted Balder and his new beloved, Nanna. Karnilla forced Balder to agree to marry her to save Nanna's life. With Loki, she then released a Snow Giant to battle Thor, but betrayed Loki and was defeated by him. She later sought Balder's forgiveness for Nanna's death.
Karnilla revealed the location of the Rose of Purity to the Enchantress. She then joined in an alliance of Loki and Tyr
Tyr (Marvel Comics)
Tyr is a fictional character, an Asgardian god in the Marvel Comics Universe, loosely based on the Norse god of the same name. Along with Thor and Balder, he is one of Odin's biological sons.-Fictional character biography:Tyr is the Asgardian god of war...
against Odin. Later, she was petitioned by Balder to join forces with Asgard against Surtur.
Karnilla then schemed to keep Balder with her in Nornheim. She was then captured by Utgard-Loki
Utgard-Loki (Marvel Comics)
Utgard-Loki is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Utgard-Loki is the monarch of the Frost Giants of Jotunheim, the traditional enemies of the Asgardian gods....
and the Frost Giants
Giants (Marvel Comics)
There are different kinds of Giants in Marvel Comics. The most popular of the Giants are the Giants of Johunheim, fictional race of people based on the giants of actual Norse legends.-Giants of Jotunheim:...
, who tormented and humiliated her by cutting her long black hair down to a flat top and forcing her to be their slave. She was rescued by Balder and Agnar and returned to Nornheim.
She later saved Balder from the forces of Seth. Some of her subjects which had been turned to stone were then returned to life, although still stone. She then battled alongside the Asgardians and New Mutants
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise....
against the forces of Hela
Hela (comics)
Hela is a fictional character, the Asgardian goddess of death in the Marvel Comics universe, based on the Norse goddess, Hel. The ruler of Hel and Niffleheim, the character has been a frequent foe of Thor...
.
Following Fear Itself
Fear Itself
Fear Itself is a BBC Books original novel written by Nick Wallace and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Anji.-Synopsis:...
, Karnilla has begun to prepare an attack on the now-Earthbound Asgard, her first assault being to replace Thor- killed by the Serpent God of Fear with a wound that created a rift in time and space- with new thunder god Taranus- really a disguised Ulik
Ulik
Ulik is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Ulik was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appears in Thor #137 ....
-, with all of Thor's allies memories being altered so that they remember Taranus rather than Thor, save for Loki.
Powers and abilities
Karnilla is a member of the race of superhumans known as Asgardians, giving her superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes. She also possesses additional powers through her manipulation of the forces of magic. She has the ability to manipulate the forces of magic for a number of effects, including the enchantment of physical and sensory abilities, physical malleability, temporary paralysis or sleep, inter-dimensional teleportation, energy projection and deflection, elemental conversion, and illusion-casting. She can even cast permanent spells interdimensionally with no significant preparation or effort.Karnilla possesses vast knowledge of magical spells and enchantments of Asgardian origin, granting her skills that have been described as equal to those of Loki
Loki (comics)
Loki is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of the superhero Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology...
, or surpassed only by Odin among Asgardians.
Television
- Karnilla appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes is an American animated television series by Marvel Animation in cooperation with Film Roman based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. The show debuted on Disney XD in Fall 2010 starting with a 20 part micro-series. A second season has been...
episode "This Hostage Earth", voiced by Kari WahlgrenKari WahlgrenKari K. Wahlgren is an American voice actress who has provided English language voices for dozens of anime titles and video games. Her debut role was as one of the main characters of FLCL, Haruko Haruhara. She had a live-action role as Tinker Bell in the 2003 Damion Dietz film Neverland...
. Enchantress and Executioner raid Karnilla's lair for the Norn Stones and Karnilla ends up turned to stone by Grey GargoyleGrey GargoyleThe Grey Gargoyle is a fictional comic book supervillain that appears in books published by Marvel Comics, often as an enemy of Thor, Iron Man, She-Hulk or the Fantastic Four. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #107 The Grey Gargoyle (Paul Pierre Duval) is a fictional comic...
.