Valkyrie

The Asgardian goddess Brunnhilde is one of Asgard's mightiest warriors and the leader of the Valkyrior, Odin's choosers of the slain. Known simply as "Valkyrie" outside of Asgard, she is a long-time member of the Defenders and more recently also a member of the Avengers.

Valkyrie has superhuman strength, able to lift 45 tons. She has the typical longevity, immunity to diseases, and resistance to injury that is common of all Asgardians. Her agility, stamina and endurance is also better than the average Asgardian due to her battle training and experience. Odin has been able to further enhance her powers before specific battles, although these enhancements are temporary. Valkyrie is also able to sense the "deathglow", or the coming of death, of nearby individuals close to dying. She has also occasionally been able to sense impending danger, particularly of a magical kind. She can also transport herself and others to Valhalla.

Brunnhilde has had extensive training in armed and unarmed combat, giving her expert swordsmanship and horsemanship. Brunnhilde is also proficient in the uses of spears and swords, with her primary weapons being the mystical sword, Dragonfang, and her enchanted spear, Geirr. The Dragonfang is an indestructible sword created by the ancient wizard known as Kahji-da. It also has an enchantment which allows Valkyrie to change her attire at will. The sword remains invisible while sheathed and can also absorb and redirect electrical blasts. The Dragonfang is fabled to have a mystical connection to actual Asgardian dragons. Valkyrie often rides her genetically altered steed, Aragorn, into battle.

Valkyrie maintains mental links with other Valkyrior, including inactive ones such as Danielle Moonstar. While acting as the leader of the Valkyrior, Valkyrie has access to mystical skills and dimensional traveling powers unavailable to her otherwise. These might be the powers and knowledge going with the rank rather than unique to her. She can also pass a portion of her life essence to others.

While inhabiting the body of Barbara Denton-Norris, Valkyrie was affected by a spell of the Enchantress which prevented her from defending herself against other women, regardless of their nature or threat level. Another spell of the Enchantress enabled a part of Valkyrie's essence to pass to other women, transforming them into Valkyrie avatars/look-alikes with varying degrees of her powers. So far these women have included Enchantress herself, Samantha Parrington, Barbara Denton-Norris and Lorelei. It should be noted that Valkyrie and her avatars have at times been concurrently active, causing some identification confusions.

Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Height: 6'4" Weight: 475 lbs.