Odin has spoken to Mimir's head for the very last time.

At the thing-stead of the Gods the Aesir, Vanir, Valkyries and Einherjar prepare to do battle.

Odin and his sons go forth against the Frost-Giants.

The Vanir and the Einherjar of Sessrúmnir will fight Surt and Suttungs-synir.

Njörd has retired to Vanaheim, but Frey chooses to stay in order to fight Surt, in recompense for the folly that caused him to hand over the sword of revenge to the giants.