Twilight of the Gods Series by Dennis Schmidt

The CurseBlackhearted Surt lay dying on the battlefield, screaming to the dark gods for vengeance against Borr Skullcracker, the Aesir warlord who had left him behind for raven food. And so the curse began...On that day immortal Voden was conceived, born of Skullcracker and his captured bride, the warrior of destiny; healer and destroyer in the confrontation with the evil dark!

In the eagerly awaited sequel to Twilight of the Gods: The First Name, Voden Wanderer sets out to a far-distant land to seek the Well of Mimir and drink of Knowledge there. But Mimir asks much of those who would dare taste her wonders.

With the death of his father Borr, Voden becomes Lord of the Aesir...but betrayal is near at hand, and dark forces are gathering.Voden brings dissension with him into Asgard, in the shape of Lao-Kee, the young Jotun. All his decisions seem to lead to disaster, for Lao-Kee is playing the Aesir off against each other and their enemies. Gradually, the forces of Muspellheim and Jotunheim gather for the final battle that could lead to Gotterdammerung - the Twilight of the Gods... moreWith the death of his father Borr, Voden becomes Lord of the Aesir...but betrayal is near at hand, and dark forces are gathering.Voden brings dissension with him into Asgard, in the shape of Lao-Kee, the young Jotun. All his decisions seem to lead to disaster, for Lao-Kee is playing the Aesir off against each other and their enemies. Gradually, the forces of Muspellheim and Jotunheim gather for the final battle that could lead to Gotterdammerung - the Twilight of the Gods. With his only allies - the Vanir - still uncertain, Voden must use all his wit and intelligence, and even his dreaded Galdar Power, to allow the Aesir time to prepare. less