Son of Njord and husband to the female giant Gerd, Frey is the chief god of agriculture. Of all the patron-Immortals of the Northern Reaches, Frey and Freya have become the most popular Immortals among the common folk. Part of the reason for this is their sensible attitude to warfare (avoid it when possible; fight intelligently when you must). Another contributing factor might be that they are also patrons of love and friendship. Weapons are banned outright in Frey's temples, and bloodshed in places sacred to him is taboo. Despite this peaceful portfolio, Frey is fated to fight Surtur at Ragnarok with his bare hands, having given his dwarf-forged magic sword to his shieldman Skirnir.