Loki

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Loki is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Loki is the trickster god of Norse culture, known throughout many Norse tales and stories for his trickery and bringing with him troubles he caused, most notably for causing the death of Baldr and bring about Ragnarök. He is the son of Fárbauti (a jötunn) and Laufey, and through a blood pact made between him and Odin, Loki is also the blood brother of Odin. He is also famously known for having affair with many women, one account is with the giantess Angrboða, who then gave birth to what is known as the three children of Loki: Hel (or Hela), the wolf Fenrir, and the world serpent Jörmungandr. For their role in Ragnarok, each of these children were sealed away.

When Baldr's mother Frigg forced all of existence to swear not harm her son, Loki learnt that mistletoe had somehow escape this pledge and fashioned a weapon, either dart, arrow or spear, and gave it to Baldr's blind brother Höðr. As the other Æsir struck at Baldr with a variety of objects and weapons, amused by his invulnerability, only for Höðr to send the mistletoe weapon at Baldr who was killed instantly. None of the gods knew Loki was responsible for the act, and Höðr was killed for the crime. In order to resurrect Baldr Odin's son Hermod travels to Niflheim to implore Hel to return Baldr to life, who agrees on the term that all of existence cry for him. While the gods are successful in achieving this, the female Jötunn Thökk, who according to the Prose Edda was Loki in disguise, refused to cry and thus Baldr remained dead.

Loki went unpunished for his crime until the events described in the poem Lokasenna. At a feast Loki's poor behaviour and murder of a servant has him thrown out, only to attempt to return and for him to invoke Odin's oath of brotherhood when Bragi forbids him to allow him back in. When he is allowed to sit and is treated once more as a guest he then proceeds in a flyting, in which he insults the assembled Æsir, first insulting Bragi by calling him a coward after he offers various valuable items to Loki as a show of peace between them then Bragi's wife Idun for marrying her brothers killer when she speaks to defend her husband. Despite Odin's warnings Loki continues, insulting Freyja by claiming that all present at the feast have been her lovers, Tyr for betraying the trust Fenrir placed in him, and proclaiming that both Skadi and more scandalously Sif, wife of Thor, have been his lovers, among others. During this flyting Loki admits to him being responsible for Baldr's death, and once the furious Thor arrives at the feast Loki flees, transforming into a salmon to evade capture. Loki is caught regardless and as punishment his son Váli was transformed into a wolf, while his other son Narfi was torn apart by his brother with his entrails used to bind Loki to a rock with a serpent dripping venom on his face, where he would be left until Ragnarok. Loki's wife Sigyn would remain by his side holding a bowl to catch the serpents venom, however whenever some spilled over or she had to empty the overflowing bowl Loki would writhe in such powerful agony it would cause earthquakes.

Design

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Gameplay

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Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei (A-Mode DDS)	Origin: Scandinavia - A beautiful blond giant with blue eyes. He fathered Fenrir, Hel, and Jormungandr with the giant Angrboda. His cleverness along with his beauty was the cause of a great deal of trouble. He later grew evil enough to have Odin's son Baldr killed. Without Baldr's light, the world began to progress steadily toward Ragnarok. There, he will lead the giants against the gods. He and Heimdall will kill each other.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	A major diety^[sic] of Norse mythology. He is known as a trickster and has had clashes with the other gods. He is a blood brother to Odin, but later was involved in the death of Odin's son, Balder, and was punished.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster	A major deity of Norse mythology. He is known as a trickster and has had clashes with the other gods. He is a blood brother to Odin, but later was involved in the death of Odin's son, Balder, and was punished.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. He is Odin's blood brother, but was later punished for his role in Balder's death.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants and enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Baldur, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants and enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Baldur, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods.
Shin Megami Tensei V	A malevolent god of Norse mythology. Though not always driven by malice, he can be capricious and is quite cunning, and despite being a blood brother to Odin, he was punished for many of his wrong doings, including the murder of Odin's child, Baldur.
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine	The blond-haired, blue-eyed trickster god of Norse mythology. He was born of the race of giants, but was accepted as one of the Aesir by Odin. He is strikingly handsome, but has a cunning streak that makes him a frequent nuisance to others. His murder of Baldr, Odin's son and the god of light, robbed the world of light and signaled the beginning of Ragnarok, the end times. With the giantess Angrboda he sired three children: the giant wolf Fenrir, the world serpent Jormangandr, and the goddess of the underworld Hel. At Ragnarok, Loki will lead the giants in their battle against the gods. There, he will fight the light god Heimdall, who had taken back the necklace Brisingamen after Loki stole it from the goddess Freya, and the two will slay each other.
Liberation Dx2	An evil god of Norse mythology known as the trickster. Loki was born to the giants, archenemies of the gods. Thanks to a treaty that Odin, lord of the gods, made with the giants, Loki was permitted to join the ranks of the gods. He was said to look cunning, attracting many. At times he would even transform into a woman to have a male mate. Though he is the cause of much strife, he is known to be the hero in some situations which make him a peculiar and intriguing god.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	A Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants, enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Beldr, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods. Reappearing in Devil Summoner form. A Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants, enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Beldr, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods.
Soul Hackers 2	Reappearing in Devil Summoner form. A Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants, enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Beldr, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	Trickster of Norse lore and brother-in-law to Odin.
Persona 3	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Blood brothers with Odin, but was later punished for his role in Baldur's death.
Persona 3 Reload	A malignant god of Norse mythology. Impulsive and devious, but not always driven by malice. He had an uneasy peace with Odin and the gods, but his part in Baldr's death drove them to finally punish him.
Persona 4	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Blood brothers with Odin, but was later punished for his role in Balder's death.
Persona 5	A malignant god of Norse mythology. Not always driven by malice, but impulsive and devious. He had an uneasy peace with Odin and the gods, but his part in Baldr's death drove them to finally punish him.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Blood brothers with Odin, he was later punished for his role in Balder's death.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book	A master of deception and trickery who can transform into any shape he desires.
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book	いろんな姿に　変身しては　ウソをついたり　悪いことばかりする　イタズラ好きな　頭の　良いデビル Translation: A clever prankster Devil who changes into all kinds of forms, tells lies, and does only bad things.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants and enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Beldr, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods.
Devil Survivor 2	A major Norse deity, known as a trickster who clashes with the other gods. Though his parents are giants and enemies of the gods, he joined the pantheon as Odin's blood brother. Due to his countless evil deeds, such as the murder of Beldr, he was eventually punished with imprisonment in a cave. He is fated to be released on the day of Ragnarok, when the world will end and he will battle the gods.

Game Appearances

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Loki is a rude and dismissive patron at Nyx's Lounge in Ginza. If the Demi-fiend tries to enter his room, which is connected to the lounge, he will get angry and tell him off for it.

When the Demi-fiend has to find a Bill for the Collector Manikin, he goes to Loki, who hints that he may have a Bill in his room but asks for 20,000,000 in return, which the Demi-fiend cannot pay.^[a] To obtain the Bill, the Demi-fiend enters Ginza from an alternate entrance that leads to Loki's room and finds it filled with treasure, including the Bill. When he exits the room, he is confronted by the Troll who was supposed to guard it. Loki later comments that his room was robbed.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax

Loki has additional dialogue in the Maniax releases of Nocturne. If the Demi-fiend has progressed to the end of the Fourth Kalpa, he can visit Loki for a hint about where the Star Key is. Loki will say he sold it to a Manikin in exchange for liquor due to his room being raided.

Novel Appearances

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Anime Appearances

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Trivia

Loki's design was changed between Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable from his Shin Megami Tensei design to his Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers design.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
English	Loki
Japanese	ロキ Roki	Loki
Simplified Chinese	洛基 Luòjī	Loki
Traditional Chinese	洛基 Luòjī	Loki
Korean	로키 Roki	Loki
Russian	Локи Loki	Loki