Why Alfheim?
(The realm of play inside Niflheim Records.)
Alfheim is one of the bright realms in Norse mythology, home of the light elves, a place linked to beauty, art and subtle power.
Not harsh fire, not frozen dark, but light, craft and imagination.
That is where this part of our world begins.
For us, Alfheim is not just a myth name that sounds nice.
It is the corner of Niflheim Records where games live, where rules, stories and shared nights at the table or on the screen actually matter.
The Myth Behind the Name
In the old stories, Alfheim is the realm of the light elves, a gift to the god Freyr.
It is often tied to grace, artistry and a different kind of strength, less about raw force, more about presence and light.
That idea fits games for us.
A good game does not need to shout. It creates its own light, pulls people around a table, holds a room with rules, choices and stories.
Alfheim gives that feeling a place inside Niflheim Records.
Why We Chose Alfheim
Alfheim is our realm for games with depth, for adults and older players who like stories, strategy and long sessions.
Here you find board games, RPG books, video games and related collectibles chosen for the worlds they open, not for hype or fast trends.
Some pieces are second hand with soft edges and notes from past campaigns, others are new and untouched. All of them are meant to be played, not just stored.
We did not want a generic word like “games” or “merch”.
Alfheim gives this side of the project its own myth, its own mood and its own place inside Niflheim Records.
Alfheim in Norse Mythology
In the myths, Alfheim is the realm of the light elves, tied to brightness, beauty and a quieter kind of power.
Some sources describe it as a gift to the god Freyr, linked to fertility, art and an otherworldly presence between gods and humans.
Alfheim stands apart from the darker, harsher realms, carrying a calm, luminous energy instead of fire or ice.
That idea of light, craft and imagination is what we tap into with Alfheim inside Niflheim Records.
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