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A norse runework starter pack!
Because runework is basically at the core of my craft, I use it all the time and I’m already more than familiar with it. Runework is super easy to incorporate into everyday life and it’s got a wide range of use so I truly recommend. It feels safe and reliable, and I don’t need to put a lot of time or focus on them. Now let’s get down to business to defeat the Huns.
Their story real quick:
So in His endless search for knowledge, Odin the Allfather hung Himself and was pierced by His own spear in order to be alone with Himself. He accepted no bread and no mead until He found the truth He’d been looking for. And He did: through the darkness of His own mind, Odin saw the runes and reached for them. It was told they were so powerful He could bring a man back from the dead using them.
The basics:
The runic alphabet, otherwise called Futhark. Because I’m a history nerd I try to use the “elder futhark” as much as possible, though there’s a new one going around that’s really popular too.
The more complicated stuff:
Vegvisir (you’ll often find it depicted inside a rune circle like the second pic, especially on jewelry and pendants): Vegvisir is first and foremost a compass, and its name translated from Icelandic quite literally means “that which shows the way”. Historians speculate that its shape might be derived from old sailing wayfinders in Scandinavia, thus its association with the compass. It’s supposed to guide one’s way through the storm, according to a line in the Huld manuscript. (x, y)
Aegishjalmur (Helm of Awe): Protection, protection, protection! That’s what it’s about. All of its branches are considered to be “guarding” the center, thus making it a major protection rune. Once you get the gist of it, it’s super easy to draw and useful. If you’re a fan of dragons like me, perhaps you know Fafnir’s invicibility was drawn from this rune, as stated in the Fáfnismál: The Helm of Awe | I wore before the sons of men | In defense of my treasure; | Amongst all, I alone was strong, | I thought to myself, | For I found no power a match for my own. (x, y)
Aight quick presentation for other complex runes:
Now; How do I use runes? Where do I put them?
Draw them anywhere and everywere. I wouldn’t recommend painting a ten-feet inguz on the closest police station but there’s still tons of places where runes can be useful. I draw them inside my wrists and close to pulse points, as way of “pumping” them into my system, so to speak. I write them down to focus my intent during rituals, choosing the one/s I need most atm. In a similar way, I envision them during meditation to clarify my intent. I also use them to decorate altars or devotional art. If you’re a norse pagan like me, maybe look up what runes your main deities are associated with! Quick rundown:
Odin is usually othala or ansuz
I often see Freyja associated with fehu, but that’s also the case for most of the Aesir
Tyr with teiwaz
Thor with thurisaz or uruz; etc…
What about bind runes?
By definition and according to historical speculation, bind runes are futhark runes which were merged into a single glyph (sometimes by carving them all on a single straight line, like oghams). They were super rare back in the viking age but they’ve become popular in the last few years.
People create them according to their needs. This aspect makes bind runes extremely versatile and personal because you can set really specific intents for them. They’re not exactly like sigils, though: when it comes to sigils, feeling and instinct usually guide people’s creation process. As for futhark bind runes, they’re made using existing glyphs from this specific alphabet. Here’s a bunch of bind runes that have been going around, just to give you guys a few ideas of what they can look like:
OKAYYY that’s all for me, time to sleep
”…однако курганы Борре интересны не только своей историей, в которой много неясного, сколько своей доминируещей ролью в формировании прибрежного ландшафта родины викингов. Конечно, они велики, с какой стороны не посмотри. Но дело в том, что они расоположены у самой кромки прибоя, на пологом склоне, за которым начинаются обработанные поля и леса. С дороги, ведущей вниз с горы, курганы не производят особого впечатления. «Скромненький вид», - заметил Келлер. Но как-то раз он взял лодку и впервые увидел курганы со стороны фьорда.
«Когда смотришь на них с моря, создается впечатление, что они в три раза больше, чем на самом деле. Своего рода игра перспективы. Их и воздвигли в расчете на вид с моря, а не с суши. С моря они кажутся и больше, и величественнее. Они были и остаются своего рода символами для людей, покидающих этот берег или приближающихся к нему». Те, чьим трудом в Борре выросли курганы, изменили ландшафт своей земли сообразно своим идеалам: будь велик, будь бесстрашен, будь всегда на виду. Будь викингом, будь в три раза больше, чем на самом деле. Все остальные – берегитесь!”
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¡! ❞ ｔｒｏｕｂｌｅｓｏｍｅ
𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘩𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘬 𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯
𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: 𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙬
-/-
you sat in the main hall as everyone finished celebrating. ivar had just announced the next raids and everyone was more than excited. you, however, weren’t looking forward to being without your husband as you both had just married. you wished to spend time with him but you knew what kind of person he was when you both wed.
at last, the only people left in the hall were you, ivar in his throne and a drunken hvitserk. noticing them seemingly in a deep conversation you turned to the bedroom when you were called.
“brother,” ivar began, hand pulling you into his lap. “something has been troubling me. my beautiful wife has noticed you staring at her.” his mouth quirked upwards with that familiar sense of mischief.
your eyebrows furrowed in confusion, when had you told ivar this? “staring? when?” he finished with a mouth full of ale.
“never mind that. you know what this tells me, it tells me you think you are better than me brother.” ivar’s hand began to rub your thigh. “am i correct?”
“no- i could never..”
“staring at her beautiful face, “ his fingers brushed your cheek. “staring at her body,” his hand squeezed your thigh as you stared at him timidly. “staring at her chest.” suddenly his hand ripped open your top, your boobs spilling out.
“ivar!” you exclaimed, arms going to cover your self.
“i understand now!” he clapped, “you wish to fuck her.”
“no.” hvitserk seemed to have sobered up at his brother’s actions.
“yes,” ivar chuckled, “yes you do, brother. well go head.”
“what?” both you and hvitserk asked in sync.
“no, i can’t. she’s yo-your…” hvitserk mumbled inaudibly. your eyes traveled to his and he quickly looked away, refusing to make eye contact. had he really been staring at you this entire time, wishing for your affections?
“my what, hvitserk?” ivar’s tone had darkened as if he had grown tired of the little game between him and his older brother.
“your wife.” he finally coughed up.
“correct. now watch me fuck my beautiful wife.” his hand roughly grasped your cheeks, planting a hard kiss to your lips. his other hand began working on your skirts, ripping them open till you were only down to your garments.
“ivar…” you whispered.
“ssh, my love.” too soaked for your dignity you began opening his pants revealing his hard length. “go ‘head, darling.” you sat down on his length, allowing him to stretch you out slowly.
“fuck.” he grumbled, hands going your guide your hips. “faster.” he commanded, a slap landing on your ass.
you sped up, hips grinding into his length with velocity. you could care less where you were right now or who was watching. this was the most ivar had touched you in awhile.
moaning, you began to lean back. as your head curved back, your eyes met hvitserk’s. ivar chuckled as his hands went into his pants revealing his member.
“i guess he did want to fuck you after all.”
Fandom I take request for:
xf!reader
xm!reader
xgn!reader
Nbc Hannibal.
Teen wolf.
Peaky blinders.
Harry potter + Fantastic beasts.
House of dragon + Game of thrones.
Call of duty.
Doctor who.
Lord of the rings.
Hobbits.
Marvel.
DC.
The sandman.
The vampire diaries + the originals + Legacies.
Vikings.
The boys.
The walking dead.
X-men
.............
Don't foget to leave a request!
Pre- Medieval/ Viking/ Celtic Aesthetic Playlist
(Pop Music Edition)
-“Act my age” One direction
- “Nancy Mulligan” Ed Sheeran
- “I’m a Mess” Ed Sheeran
- “Runaway” Ed Sheeran
- “Galaway girl” Ed Sheeran
- “Castle On The Hill” Ed Sheeran
- “Something Wild” Lindsey Stirling
-“Devil’s Backbone” The Civil Wars
-“Where No One Goes” John Powell
-“Sticks and Stones” Jónsi
-“I lived” One Republic
- “I see fire” Ed Sheeran
-“Bibia Be Ye Ye” Ed Sheeran
- “Roots” Imagine Dragons
-“Natural” Imagine Dragons
-“Feel That Fire (feat. Whissel)” Tommee Profitt
(I actually don’t know who is the the artist of the last one, but, I know that you can find it on Tommee Profitts YT channel. If you like cinematic music, trust me, you’ll love this guy.)
Me: I don't have a type.
Also me being weirdly obsessed with those fictional characters since childhood and beyond 🤷♀️.
If she's blond and could most probably K!LL me, I'm down. 🤷♀️
Fenrir. Image created for Creatuanary.
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MARGRETHE + HVITSERK - VIKINGS S4, EP11.
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