Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts. It is the main setting of the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. It is also the cosmic center of the universe, making it overridden with Norse deities. According to Blitzen, ancient Vikings were constantly searching for America because they knew the universe's center was in it.
History & Politics
Boston was first settled in 1630 as a township, with the original name being Trimountaine (after the "three mountains" which occupied the area, only traces of which remain today). Its name was changed to Boston, in honor of the port town Boston, Lincolnshire, England (the renaming being by Puritans). In contrast with its roots of English Puritanism, modern Boston displays a strong Irish, Roman Catholic presence.
Politically, Boston is run by an elected Mayor and city council.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Boston is the most recurring setting in Midgard, appearing in all three books and This Is Why I Hate Clothes Shopping in 9 from the Nine Worlds.
Trivia
- Boston is also the current home of Rick Riordan, author of Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
- Some archaeologists suggest Leif Erikson, a famous Norse explorer, established a settlement called Vinland in what is modern day Boston.
- Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts.
- In The Kane Chronicles, the character Julian is said to be from Boston.
| Locations (MC) | |
| Nine Worlds: | Alfheim | Asgard | Helheim | Jotunheim | Midgard | Muspellheim | Nidavellir | Niflheim | Vanaheim |
| Cities and Towns: | Boston | Flåm | New London | Provincetown | York |
| Administrative Divisions: | Connecticut | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | North Yorkshire | Sogn og Fjordane | South Carolina |
| Countries: | Norway | United Kingdom (England) | United States of America (Confederate States of America) |
| Continents: | Europe | North America |
| Other Locations: | Alderman Estate | Bifrost | Blitzen's Best | Boston Public Library | Bridal Veil Falls | Cape Cod | Charles River | Charleston Harbor | Chase Mansion | Dorchester | Fadlan's Falafel | Folkvanger | Fort Wagner | Ginnungagap | Hotel Valhalla | Loki's Cavern | Longfellow Bridge | Lyngvi | Morris Island | Nabbi's Tavern | Provincetown Airport | River Oure | Sessrumnir | Svartalfheim | The Thinking Cup | Vigridr | Yggdrasil |