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|aka=God of the sea
|aka=God of the Voyage
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'''Cosima''' is the [[Skoti]] [[god]] of the sea from [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]]. She is curious, tempestuous, and can't stay in one place for long.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-kaldheim-part-1-2021-01-08|Planeswalker's Guide to Kaldheimo Part 1|[[Ari Zirulnik]]|January 8, 2021}}</ref>


'''Cosima''' is the [[Skoti]] [[god]] of the sea. Uniquely among the gods she was born a [[Cosmos]] monster. She is curious, tempestuous and can't stay in one place for long.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-kaldheim-part-1-2021-01-08|Planeswalker's Guide to Kaldheimo Part 1|[[Ari Zirulnik]]|January 8, 2021}}</ref>
==Description==
Uniquely among the gods she was born a [[Cosmos]] [[monster]], a great dolphin who swam through the auroras between the realms. But, when she crossed into the Gods' Realm, she took human form and claimed divinity.  She calls herself the daughter of the sea, where she first came into being, rather than counting the other elder [[Skoti]] as her kin. Cosima does not live with the rest of the gods, but she comes back occasionally and is welcome to stay in the [[Gods' Hall]] as long as she likes.


==In-game references=
As soon as she dips under the waves, Cosima takes the form of a dolphin again, swimming freely and joyfully through the oceans of all the realms. Some suspect that she spends most of her time in Littjara among the mysterious shapeshifters, but no one really knows where she goes during her long absences from the Gods' Realm.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/legends-kaldheim-2021-01-21|The Legends of Kaldheim|[[Ari Zirulnik]] and [[Jenna Helland]]|January 21, 2021}}</ref>
 
Cosima features in just about every prayer that the [[Omenseekers]] make while at sea.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-travelers-2021-01-07|Episode 1: Travelers|[[Roy Graham]]|September 25, 2020}}</ref> The [[List of secondary artifacts|''Omenkeel'']], Cosima's longboat, is a magical vehicle that can carry its passengers through the Cosmos to any of the [[Ten Realms]] and a destination chosen by the goddess.
 
==History==
She and [[Alrund]] had three children ([[Toralf]], [[Birgi]], and [[Kolvori]]), and they lived together in the Gods' Hall for twenty years, which is still the longest she has ever stayed in one place. But she never stopped hearing the call of the sea, and eventually, she left the Hall to return from whence she came.
 
The [[planeswalker]] [[Kaya]] was given the use of Cosima's longboat in her quest to find [[Vorinclex]], but was steered towards [[Gnottvold]] to find [[Tibalt]] instead.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-awaken-trolls-2021-01-13|Kaldheim Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls|[[Roy Graham]]|January 13, 2021}}</ref>
 
Cosima was one of the [[god]]s who fought the invading hordes during the [[Doomskar]] started by [[Tibalt]]. She helped [[Kaya]] to cross the ranks of enemy armies so that the [[planeswalker]] could deliver the [[Sword of the Realms]] to [[Halvar]]. In the confrontation against [[Varragoth]], the goddess noted that the [[demon]] previously had had no wings. When the goddess appeared, Kaya asked who she was and Cosima replied that Kaya had recently been on her boat, <c>The Omenkeel</c>.<ref name=":The Battle">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-battle-kaldheim-2021-02-03|Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim|[[Roy Graham]]|February 03, 2021}}</ref>
 
==Story appearances==
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! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
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| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-2-awaken-trolls-2021-01-13|Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls}} || [[Roy Graham]], [[Jenna Helland]] || 2021-01-13 || ''[[Kaldheim]]'' || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya Cassir|Kaya]], Cosima (mentioned), [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]]
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-battle-kaldheim-2021-02-03|Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim}} || [[Roy Graham]] with contributions by [[Jenna Helland]] || 2021-02-03 || ''[[Kaldheim]]'' || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Hakka]], [[Arni]], [[Fynn]], [[Inga Rune-Eyes]], [[Sigrid]], [[Kaya Cassir|Kaya]], [[Tyvar Kell]], [[Alrund]], [[Halvar]], [[Varragoth]], [[Vorinclex]], Cosima, [[Harald]], [[Koma]], [[Niko Aris]], [[Esika]]
|}
 
==In-game references==
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*<c>The Omenkeel</c>
*<c>The Omenkeel</c>
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*{{card|Disdainful Stroke|Kaldheim}}
*<c>Run Ashore</c>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
She is based on Rán, the Norse goddess of the sea.
* She is based on [[Wikipedia:Rán|Rán]], the old Norse goddess of the sea, and [[Wikipedia:Njörðr|Njörðr]], the old Norse god of sea, seafaring, wind, fishing and wealth.
* Cosima is a modern Nordic name, but it's not Norse or Germanic in origin. It comes from the Greek word ''[[Cosmos|kosmos]]''.<ref>Judith Ahrholdt (January 26, 2021). "[https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Cosima Cosima]". nordicnames.com. Nordic Names.</ref>
* Cosima's origin as a Cosmos monster may be inspired by [[Wikipedia:Skaði|Skaði]]; she was a [[Wikipedia:Jötunn|jötunn]] who got accepted in the Norse pantheon.
* Furthermore, it must be noted that in the myth, the God of Winter was female, while the God of the Sea was male. Thus, it may be assumed that Cosima and Jorn are gender-bent versions of their inspirations.
* The Omenkeel is based on [[Wikipedia:Skíðblaðnir|Skíðblaðnir]], the magic boat of the god [[Wikipedia:Freyr|Freyr]].
*Given the shape and copper-like coloration of Cosima's ship, the Omenkeel, it's possible that the ship once belonged to the imprisoned, elven gods of old, the [[List of gods and deities#Kaldheim|Einir]]. If this is true, it's equally possible that the Omenkeel was the longship gifted to [[Narfi|King Narfi]]'s father by the elves in their shared pact to unite against the Skoti.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:12, 27 June 2024

Cosima
God of the Voyage
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Cosima.jpg}}|250px]]
Details
Race God
Birthplace Kaldheim
Spouse Alrund
Children Birgi
Kolvori
Toralf
Colors
{U}
Not to be confused with Cosi.

Cosima is the Skoti god of the sea from Kaldheim. She is curious, tempestuous, and can't stay in one place for long.[1]

Description

Uniquely among the gods she was born a Cosmos monster, a great dolphin who swam through the auroras between the realms. But, when she crossed into the Gods' Realm, she took human form and claimed divinity. She calls herself the daughter of the sea, where she first came into being, rather than counting the other elder Skoti as her kin. Cosima does not live with the rest of the gods, but she comes back occasionally and is welcome to stay in the Gods' Hall as long as she likes.

As soon as she dips under the waves, Cosima takes the form of a dolphin again, swimming freely and joyfully through the oceans of all the realms. Some suspect that she spends most of her time in Littjara among the mysterious shapeshifters, but no one really knows where she goes during her long absences from the Gods' Realm.[2]

Cosima features in just about every prayer that the Omenseekers make while at sea.[3] The Omenkeel, Cosima's longboat, is a magical vehicle that can carry its passengers through the Cosmos to any of the Ten Realms and a destination chosen by the goddess.

History

She and Alrund had three children (Toralf, Birgi, and Kolvori), and they lived together in the Gods' Hall for twenty years, which is still the longest she has ever stayed in one place. But she never stopped hearing the call of the sea, and eventually, she left the Hall to return from whence she came.

The planeswalker Kaya was given the use of Cosima's longboat in her quest to find Vorinclex, but was steered towards Gnottvold to find Tibalt instead.[4]

Cosima was one of the gods who fought the invading hordes during the Doomskar started by Tibalt. She helped Kaya to cross the ranks of enemy armies so that the planeswalker could deliver the Sword of the Realms to Halvar. In the confrontation against Varragoth, the goddess noted that the demon previously had had no wings. When the goddess appeared, Kaya asked who she was and Cosima replied that Kaya had recently been on her boat, The Omenkeel.[5]

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls Roy Graham, Jenna Helland 2021-01-13 Kaldheim Kaldheim Kaya, Cosima (mentioned), Tibalt, Tyvar Kell
Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim Roy Graham with contributions by Jenna Helland 2021-02-03 Kaldheim Kaldheim Hakka, Arni, Fynn, Inga Rune-Eyes, Sigrid, Kaya, Tyvar Kell, Alrund, Halvar, Varragoth, Vorinclex, Cosima, Harald, Koma, Niko Aris, Esika

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Trivia

  • She is based on Rán, the old Norse goddess of the sea, and Njörðr, the old Norse god of sea, seafaring, wind, fishing and wealth.
  • Cosima is a modern Nordic name, but it's not Norse or Germanic in origin. It comes from the Greek word kosmos.[6]
  • Cosima's origin as a Cosmos monster may be inspired by Skaði; she was a jötunn who got accepted in the Norse pantheon.
  • Furthermore, it must be noted that in the myth, the God of Winter was female, while the God of the Sea was male. Thus, it may be assumed that Cosima and Jorn are gender-bent versions of their inspirations.
  • The Omenkeel is based on Skíðblaðnir, the magic boat of the god Freyr.
  • Given the shape and copper-like coloration of Cosima's ship, the Omenkeel, it's possible that the ship once belonged to the imprisoned, elven gods of old, the Einir. If this is true, it's equally possible that the Omenkeel was the longship gifted to King Narfi's father by the elves in their shared pact to unite against the Skoti.

References

  1. Ari Zirulnik (January 8, 2021). "Planeswalker's Guide to Kaldheimo Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Ari Zirulnik and Jenna Helland (January 21, 2021). "The Legends of Kaldheim". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Roy Graham (September 25, 2020). "Episode 1: Travelers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Roy Graham (January 13, 2021). "Kaldheim Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. Roy Graham (February 03, 2021). "Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. Judith Ahrholdt (January 26, 2021). "Cosima". nordicnames.com. Nordic Names.