The gods and goddesses were extremely powerful and gifted with a wide range and variety of supernatural gifts. Some were more suited to nature elements while others talents lay with battle or the emotions of humans. They inhabited Asgard and Vanaheim though they were free to travel to the other realms at their will. They were the enemies of the Giants, who greatly despised them. They showed care towards the humans of Midgard but would not hesitate with punishment if the reasoning was just. Unlike deities of other religions, they were not immortal and were forced to rely on Idunn's golden apples of youth to remain young. Unfortunately, at Ragnarok, most of the gods and goddesses will not survive.