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A Lesson on Shapeshifting in the Ironwood

Recently I found myself in my home in the astral, near the edge of Midgard. I felt pulled to the East, to Ironwood. I acknowledged the feeling and made my way there. I breached the treeline slowly. The air was crisp and clear, and I could hear the full range of life buzzing in that primal […]

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Conversations with Angrboda

My first encounter with Angrboda, the Hag of the Ironwood, was through Hela, Mistress of the Dead, in the summer of 2012 during my maiden voyage to Helheim. On my visit to Helheim Angrboda gave me a trinket, the purpose of which was unclear at the time. Since then my contact with the Mother of Monsters has […]

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The Jotnar: Primordial Powers at the Edge of Forever

In Norse cosmology and lore the Jotnar are typically envisioned as a motley race of powerful nature and elemental forces who stand in opposition to humanity and the gods, especially the Aesir clan of holy powers. Most people, especially those who consider themselves True to the Aesir clan of gods, cast the Jotun folk as devils […]

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A Thurs-Spirit On the Road to Nerthus’ Hall

In Fall of 2011, with staff in hand and under cover of my white satin veil, I fared forth to Nerthus’ hall in Vanaheim. Before departing, I offered oil of patchouli as well as blended oils of Saturn and Earth to Nerthus, Blessed Lady of Twisted Roots and Ancient Bones. I thought my offering was […]