Boston & New England6 locations
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Longfellow Bridge
The bridge over the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Magnus Chase dies on this bridge in the opening of The Sword of Summer, falling into the river while fighting Surt.
Boston Common
America's oldest public park. Magnus was homeless here before his death, sleeping in the park and scrounging for food in the surrounding area.
Charles River
The Charles River runs between Boston and Cambridge. Magnus falls into the Charles River when he dies, and the river serves as a boundary between the mortal world and the Norse magical realm.
Blue Hills Reservation
The forested hills south of Boston where Magnus encounters Norse mythological creatures. The Blue Hills serve as a gateway to the Nine Worlds.
USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
The Viking Ship Dock
The historic warship in Boston Harbor. The area around the Charlestown Navy Yard features in Magnus's adventures as a connection point between the mortal world and Norse mythology.
Provincetown
The town at the tip of Cape Cod. Magnus and his crew visit Provincetown during their sea voyage, encountering Norse threats along the New England coast.