Asgard's God King wedding invitations were exceptionally special. The paper was made from fibers kneaded from World Tree branches, the envelope cloth was woven by Asgardian goddesses themselves, and even the sealing wax contained precious dwarven Mithril, blessed by Asgard's God King.
The four corners of the square letter were bordered with hard, sharp metal, while the golden wax seal at its center depicted World Tree branches supporting the Nine Realms.
The deep blue envelope represented the origins of Asgard's maritime civilization. The divine power flickering across the letter carried sparks of thunder, proclaiming the God King's magnificent power of Thunder.
Slender, exceptionally long fingers lifted from the invitation's surface, and another hand took it. The cuff of dark brown linen and white bindings showed that its owner was an Asgardian resident.
A servant dressed in traditional Nordic Viking attire nodded to the guest and said with a smile, "Asgard welcomes you, Your Majesty the Shi'ar Queen. May the light shine upon you and your nation forever."
The Shi'ar Queen wore a magnificent golden robe, its threads gleaming with dazzling colors. Brilliant feathers draped behind her head, adding even more splendor. At the servant's final words, she raised an eyebrow slightly.
The Queen thought that, if she remembered correctly, Asgard's traditional blessing had once been, "May the All-Father protect you forever," or, "May the All-Father guide your way."
It seemed that Asgard's transfer of power had truly been completed smoothly. God King Thor had not only inherited Asgard's throne, but had also replaced the God of Thunder with the divine position of God of Light.
As the Shi'ar Queen followed the servant guiding her inside, she could not help but feel somewhat emotional. The Shi'ar Empire's political system resembled Asgard's in many ways: both were classical kingdoms ruled by royal