The War of the Realms expands into
Nidavellir, the land of the Dwarves. Three Senators of the Congress
of Worlds—Roz Solomon (Earth), Volstagg (Asgard), and Milkmane
(Light Elves)--arrive to see what they can do before the forces of
Malekith invade. They find the realm full of Light Elf refugees.
Volstagg donates his massive lunch to the feeding of several hungry
elf children. The place is then bombarded from above with fire; when
the skies clear, Volstagg finds himself cut off and taking charge of
the children....
Old Asgard: Jane Foster meets with Thor
Odinson who is quite angry over her having concealed her identity as
the new Thor from him. She confesses she is afraid that the next time
she becomes Thor she will not want to change back to the dying and
helpless Jane. Mjolnir summons her to battle in Nidavellir but as she
reaches for the hammer she collapses....
Nidavellir: Roz Solomon retreats from
the battle, Senator Milkmane having been killed. She learns they are
being bombarded with Muspelheim fire, a fire that can burn through
anything and not be quenched. A Fire Goblin is shot down near
Volstagg and his charges. It detonates its maggot bombs and the fire
incinerates the children, leaving only Volstagg. Roz later finds
Volstagg, having quenched the flames by bathing in the only substance
that can neutralize this type of fire: Fire Goblin blood. He has
quenched the fire...but in his mind he is still burning....
Later in Old Asgard: Volstagg, changed
by his bitter experience, responds to the call of the Ultimate Thor's
hammer. Lifting it, he becomes the armored War Thor, one that suits
the dark times they live in....