By Kirstin A. Hargie (kiri@sunset.backbone.olemiss.edu) (27 June 1995)
The possession of Hela's balance by any but Hela is expressly forbidden. Punishment is immediate disposal into Oblivion. Hela's balance is crafted of Stygian metal. It's sole purpose is to weigh Enfants. The Enfant is balanced against a lock of Hela's hair. If the Enfant weighs more than the hair the Enfant's caul is removed and they are sent to one of the domains of Niflheim. If the Enfant weighs less than the hair the Enfant is sent straight to Oblivion. No one but Hela can properly operate the balance. The balance is housed in the throne room of Elvidner.