This Robe is a representation of the mythic dragon Fafnir. Fafnir had originally been a dwarf prince, but the god Loki, accompanied by the gods Odin and Hoenir, had accidentally killed Fafnir's brother, who had shapeshifted into an otter. Fafnir's father captured all three gods and demanded a blood-ransom, asking for the hide of his dead son to be covered in gold. Loki was sent to gather the ransom, and bullied it from the dwarf Andvari. In retaliation, Andvari put a curse on a golden ring that was part of the treasure, cursing anyone who owned the ring to die. Loki handed over the ransom and the gods returned to Asgard. However, the curse of Andvari's ring took effect and Fafnir, incited to jealous greed, killed his father and stole the treasure, hiding it in a cave and transforming hims