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    Default Information for those that think about makeing a character believing in satr.

    satr
    As i know quite a bit about satr i thought i'd write what i know in here to help players that want to create a character that belives in the old religion.
    Okay i have written on this for 6 hours or so... and i just realised that noone is going to want to read this.. And its a very limited group of characters that can use this.. so i'll just stop now.. But know that if you need information about this religion or just the old scandinavia in the viking age actually history in general.. Don't be afraid to ask.
    Gods
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    Baldur
    God of radiance, peace, and rebirth

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    In Gylfaginning, Baldur is described as follows: With my sucky translation:
    The second son of Odin is Baldur, and good things are to be said of him. He is best, and all praise him; he is so fair of feature, and so bright, that light shines from him. A certain herb is so white that it is likened to Baldr's brow; of all grasses it is whitest, and by it thou mayest judge his fairness, both in hair and in body. He is the wisest of the sir, and the fairest-spoken and most gracious; and that quality attends him, that none may gainsay his judgments. He dwells in the place called Breidablik, which is in heaven; in that place may nothing unclean be.

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    Annar sonur ins er Baldur, og er fr honum gott a segja. Hann er sv fagr litum ok bjartr sv at lsir af honum, ok eitt gras er sv hvtt at jafnat er til Baldrs brr. at er allra grasa hvtast, ok ar eptir mttu marka fegr hans bi hr og lki. Hann er vitrastr sa ok fegrst talar ok lknsamastr. En s nttra fylgir honum at engi m haldask dmr hans. Hann br ar sem heita Breiablik, at er himni. eim sta m ekki vera hreint.

    Apart from this description Baldr is known primarily for the story of his death. His death is seen as the first in the chain of events which will ultimately lead to the destruction of the gods at Ragnark. Baldr will be reborn in the new world, according to Vlusp. He had a dream of his own death and his mother had the same dreams. Since dreams were usually prophetic, this depressed him, so his mother Frigg made every object on earth vow never to hurt Baldr. All objects made this vow except mistletoe. Frigg had thought it too unimportant and nonthreatening to bother asking it to make the vow. When Loki, the mischief-maker, heard of this, he made a magical spear from this plant He hurried to the place where the gods were indulging in their new pastime of hurling objects at Baldr, which would bounce off without harming him. Loki gave the spear to Baldr's brother, the blind god Hr, who then inadvertently killed his brother with it.





    Priests
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    While a kind of priesthood seems to have existed, it never took on the professional and semi-hereditary character of the Celtic druidical class. This was because the shamanistic tradition was maintained by women, the Vlvas.


    Days of the Week
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    The names of the week are based upon the names of the gods of the believers.
    Similarly, in the English language, six of the days of the week are named after the
    satr gods.
    Day Origin:
    Monday = Moon's Day
    Thursday = Tyr's Day
    Wednesday = Odin's Day. Odinsdag(In Danish which is sed Onsdag in modern language)
    Thursday = Thor's Day
    Friday = Frigg's Day
    Saturday = Washing Day(not a Norse deity, but an activity Meaning its the day of the week to spent to neat your home)
    Sunday = Sun's Day

    Holidays:

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    Snowmoon = January

    Snowmoon 3,
    Charming of the Plow: This is the date of an agricultural ritual performed in Northern Europe from ancient times. Grains and cakes were offered for the soil’s fertility, and the Sky Father and Earth Mother were invoked to that end. Meditate upon your dependence on the soil, and crumble upon the earth a piece of bread as you call upon Odin, Frigga and the Land Spirits to heal the Earth and keep it from harm.

    Horning = February

    Horning 2,
    Barri: This is the day we celebrate the wooing by Ingvi Freyr of the maiden Gerd, a symbolic marriage of the Vanir God of Fertility with the Mother Earth. It is a festival of fertility, the planted seed and the plowed furrow.

    Horning 14,
    Feast of Vali: This feast originally celebrated the death of Hothr at the hands of Vali. This late winter festival relates to the triumphant return of the light of the sun over the dark days of winter.

    Lenting = March

    Lenting 20,
    High Feast of Ostara: This is the Spring Equinox. The end of Winter and the beginning of the season of rebirth.
    Lenting 28,
    Ragnar Lodbrok Day: Ragnar was one of the legends most famous Vikings. On this day in Runic Year 1145 he raided Paris.

    Ostara = April

    Ostara 22,
    Yggdrasil Day: On this day we realize the great significance that the World Tree plays in our culture, heritage, and native spirituality. It is from the World Tree that we came, and it shelters and nurtures the Asatru today, and will offer refuge to the Folk come Ragnarok. Trees are the lungs as well as the soul of Midgard. Plant a tree today, nurture it, and protect it. In this act the Folk must abide.

    Ostara 30
    ,
    Walburg: this is better known as Walpurgisnacht or May Eve. Walberg is a goddess of our folk combining some of the traits of Her better-known peers. Reflect on this day on Freya, Hel, and Frigga as the repository of the glorious dead, and you will have an idea of Wulburg’s nature. On this day pour a horn of mead upon the earth in memory of our heroes.

    Merrymoon = May

    Merrymoon 1,
    May Day: The first of May is a time of great celebration all across Europe, as the fields get greener and the flowers decorate the landscape with colorful confusion. Freya turns her kindly face to us after the night of Walburg. Celebrate the birth of Spring and the gifts of Freya on this day.

    Merrymoon 20,
    Frigga Blot: Today we rejoice in the warmth and splendor of Spring. A traditional time for a Kindred campout, perform blot to honor the AllMother and thank Her for the health and vitality of the Family, Kindred and Tribe.

    Midyear = June

    Midyear 8,
    Lindisfarne Day: On this day in the year 1043 Runic Era (793 CE) three Viking ships raided the Isle of Lindisfarne, officially opening what is the Viking Age. Toast these brave warriors who began the noble resistance of the alien invasion of the Northlands and sought rightful revenge for the slaughter of the Saxons by Charlamange.

    Midyear 9
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    Day of Remembrance for Sigurd the Volsung: He is the model Germanic hero. His wooing of the Valkyrie Brynhild, the winning of the treasure of the Nibelungs, and the constant theme of Odinic initiation that weaves itself throughout his story are priceless parts of our Asatru heritage, that provide endless material for contemplation and inspiration for action.

    Midyear 21,
    Midsummer: This is the longest day and the shortest night of the year: Now Sunna begins its ling decline, sliding into the darkness which will culminate six months from now at Yule. Identifying the sun with the brightness of Baldur, we celebrate in honor of both. Hold blot to Baldur and High Feast.
    Haymoon = July

    Haymoon 9,(Girlpowerday!! Fck yeah! Drink and Dance! My farv holiday)
    Day of Remembrance for Unn the Deep Minded: Unn was a powerful figure from the Laxdaela Saga who emigrated to Scotland to avoid the hostility of King Harald Finehair. She established dynasties in the Orkney and Faroe Islands by carefully marrying off her grand daughters. As a settler in Iceland she continued to exhibit all those traits which were her hallmark-strong will, a determination to control, dignity, and a noble character. In the last days of her life, she established a mighty line choosing one of her grandsons as her heir. She died during his wedding celebration, presumable accomplishing her goals and worked out her orlog here in Midgard. She received a typical Nordic ship burial, surrounded by her treasure and her reputation for great deeds.

    Harvest = August

    Harvest 9,
    Day of Remembrance for Radbod: On this date we honor Radbod a king of Frisia what was an early target kristjan missionaries. Just before his baptism ceremony, he asked the clergy what fate his befallen ancestors who died loyal to Asatru. The missionaries replied that Radbod’s Heathen ancestors were burning in Hell-to which the king replied: “Then I will rather live there with my ancestors than go to heaven with a parcel of beggars.” The baptism was cancelled, the aliens expelled, and Frisia remained free. Drink a horn this day in memory of Radbod.


    Shedding = September

    Shedding 9,
    Day of Remembrance for Herman of the Cherusci: Few mortals have privileged to serve our Folk as did Herman, a leader of the tribe called the Cherusci. We he defeated Varus’ three Roman Legions in 9 C.E. he blocked our amalgamation into the Mediterranean morass. Herman was very aware of his duties not only as a member of his tribe but also as an Asaman - indeed the two were probably inseparable with him. Shedding is the ideal time to give him praise, because the crucial battle for which he is remembered was fought during this month.

    Shedding 23,
    Winter Finding: The Fall Equinox; Summer and Winter balance for a moment and the cold, old man wins - for now. Brace yourself for longer nights and the onset, eventually, of the cold and darkness of Winter. Do blot to Odin for inspiration to get through your personal lean times, whenever they may strike. This is the traditional time for Fall Fest and the Second Harvest Feast.


    Hunting = October

    Hunting 8
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    Day of Remembrance for Erik the Red: Praise the stalwart founder of Greenland, and father of Leif, the founder of Vinland. Erik remained loyal to Thor even when his wife left the Gods and refused to sleep with her Heathen husband. Pause in memory of Erik today; drink a toast to his honor. No doubt he gets enough warmth in Har’s Hall to make up for his wife’s coldness.

    Hunting 9,
    Day of Remembrance for Leif Erikson: this is a day that even the U.S. Government admits who should dedicate to the man who beat Columbus to the shores of Vinland by over 500 years.

    Hunting 14
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    Winter Nights/Vetrablot: In the Old Icelandic Calendar, winter begins on the Satyrday between Hunting 11th and 17th. Winter Nights celebrates the bounty of the harvest and honors Freya and the fertility and protective spirits called Disir, that She leads (often the Disir are seen as our female ancestors). Give glory to Freya and pour a libation of ale, milk, or mead into the soil an offering to the Disir and the Earth itself.
    Fogmoon = November

    Fogmoon 9,(GirlPOWER!!!)

    Day of Remembrance for Queen Sigrith of Sweden: When Olaf the Lawbreaker had been king of Norway for three years, he asked Queen Sigrith of Sweden to marry him. She agreed, but when he insisted that she give up her ancestral Gods Sigrith replied, “I do not mean to abandon the faith I have led, and my kinsmen before me. Nor shall I object to your belief in the god you prefer.” As usual Heathen tolerance was met with kristjan imprecations and a blow to the face. The wedding was off - depriving Olaf of political power that could have sped the christianization of Scandinavia. As it were, history tells us that the Heathens held on for over 300 more years in the Northlands. Hail Sigrith, defender of Asatru, and women of stubborn virtue!

    Fogmoon 11
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    Feast of the Einherjar: The chosen heroes who sit in Odin’s Hall are the Einherjar. Today we honor those dead kin who gave their lives for Family and Folk. If you have friends or family who died in battle.

    Fogmoon 23,
    Feast of Ullr: The Feast of Ullr is to celebrate the Hunt and to gain personal luck needed for success. Weapons are dedicated on this day to Ullr, God of the Bow. If your hunting arms were blessed by the luck of the God of the Hunt, your family and tribe shared the bounty with a Blot and Feast to Ullr.

    Yule = December

    Yule 9,
    Day of Remembrance for Egil Skallagrimsson: Odin was his God, and the blood of berserks and shape-shifters ran in his family. His lust for gold and for fames was insatiable. Yet the same man was passionately moved by the love of his friends and generously opened handed to those who found his favor. The same brain that seethed with war-fury also composed skaldic poetry capable of calming angry kings. Can it be by accident that Egil worshipped Odin, the great solver of paradoxes and riddles? Indeed all Asafolk - but especially those who follow the one-eyed God of battle and magic - can learn much from the life of this amazing man.

    Yule 21,
    Mother Night: As the night before the Winter Solstice, this is the time when the New Year is born. We honor the beginning of Sunnas return and the breaking of Winter’s spell. This is a time to honor Thor and Freyr, celebrate by Blot, Sumbel, and High Feast. Burn a Yule Log and jump the flames for luck and purification.

    Yule 22,
    High Feast of Yule - Beginning of Runic Year - Sacred to Thorr and Freyr

    Yule 31,
    Twelfth Night: This culminates the traditional twelve days of Yule. Each day of which is a month of the preceding year in miniature. Reflect on the past year. Take stock and lay a course for the future. Make New Years resolutions in the old way by swearing your oath on Freyr’s boar or on your Hammer.



    satr cosmology
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    In satr there are 'nine worlds' (nu heimar), that many scholars summarize as follows:
    Midgard, world of average human experience
    lfheimr, world of the lfar (elves).
    Svartlfaheim, world of the Svartlfar (black elves)
    Vanaheimr, world of the Vanir
    Muspellheim, world of fire
    Jtunheimr, world of the jtnar
    Niflheim, world of those who die from age or sickness.
    Asgard, world of the sir
    Hel, world of the Niavellir, netherworld.
    Each world also had significant places within. Valhalla is Odin's hall located in Asgard. It was also home of the Einherjar, who were the souls of the greatest warriors. These warriors were selected by the Valkyries. The Einherjar would help defend the gods during Ragnarok. These worlds are connected by Yggdrasil, the world tree, a giant tree with Asgard at its top. Chewing at its roots in Niflheim is Nidhogg, a ferocious serpent or dragon. Asgard can also be reached by Bifrost, a rainbow bridge guarded by Heimdall, a god who can see and hear for a thousand miles.


    Runes:
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    Fehu (Cattle)

    Letter: F
    Wealth; Money, mobile property, finacial prosperity


    Uruz (Aurochs)

    Letter: U
    Strength; Physical strength and vitality.


    Thurisaz (Thurs)

    Letters: TH
    Violence; Conflicts and complexities of an aggressive nature.


    Ansuz (Aesir)

    Letter: A
    Inspiration; The multiverse in magical and religious acts, gaining knowledge.


    Raido (Riding)

    Letter: R
    Journey; Travel, both in physical terms and those of life-style direction.


    Kenaz (Tourch)

    Letter: K
    Guidance; Creativity, and the strengthening of abilities in all realms.


    Gebo (Gift)

    Letter: G
    Generosity; All matters relating to exchanges, including contracts and sacrifice.


    Wunjo (Joy)

    Letter: W
    Satisfaction; Happiness, general success and recognition of worth.


    Hagalaz (Hail)

    Letter: H
    Disruption; Disruption by natural events and uncontrolled forces.


    Nauthiz (Need)

    Letter: N
    Trouble; Needs as opposed to wants, must be overcome hard work.


    Isa (Ice)

    Letter: I
    Blockage; A standstill which may be good or bad.


    Jera (Year)

    Letters: J and Y
    Harvest; Hopes and expectations the results of earlier efforts are realized.


    Eihwaz (Yew)

    Letters: EI
    Enduring; Resilient strength to deflect difficulty or problems.


    Perthro (Lot-cup)

    Letter: P
    Concealed; Something unknown, or not yet revealed; a mystery in the same sense that an unborn child is a mystery.


    Algiz (Elk)

    Letter: Z
    Protection; Shelter oneself, luck through striving, a successful outcome to a quest.


    Sowulo (Sun)

    Letter: S
    Victory; Success or other favourable circumstances.


    Teiwaz (Tyr)

    Letter: T
    Justice; Success in competition in legal matters, honour, leadership and authority.


    Berkana (Birch)

    Letter: B
    Renewal; Healing, recovery, physical or spiritual regeneration, a new growth from old roots, motherhood.


    Ehwaz (Horse)

    Letter: E
    Loyalty; Status as it relates between you and others.


    Mannaz (Man)

    Letter: M
    Intellect; Power of human intelligence, rationality, memory, and tradition.


    Laguz (Water)

    Letter: L
    Passage; Initiation into life as when a heathen child is sprinkled with water and given a name; the primal waters of Niflheimer.


    Inguz (Ing)

    Letters: NG
    Gestation; Potential energy that must undergo a period of time in order to gain strength.


    Dagaz (Day)

    Letter: D
    Awakening; Daylight clarity a time to embark on a new enterprise.


    Othila (Property)

    Letter: O
    Folkland; Inheritances, Your home, physical and spiritual heritage.


    Christianity and the way they recruited.
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    Raud the Strong: Raud was a landowner in Norway who was put to death by (St.) Olaf Tryggvason for his loyalty to Asatru by having a snake forced down his throat. Rauds lands were then confiscated in the name of the king and his monks.

    Eyvind Kinnrifi: Olaf tortured him to death by placing a bowl of red-hot embers on his stomach until his body burst open. Eyvind’s crime was a steadfast loyalty to the Old Gods.

    Guthroth: One of the upland minor kings. Guthroth had to the audacity to make a speech opposing the policies of Olaf Tryggvason, who at the time was busy killing people who did not want to become kristjans. For exercising his Gods given rights to worship his tribal Gods, Guthroth was captured and his tongue was cut out.


    Sources(I could not remember all this in my head)


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    The Prose Edda
    The Poetic Edda
    Gesta Danorum
    Ynglinga saga
    Sagas



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    Default Re: Information for those that think about makeing a character believing in satr.

    It's actually quite interesting. Kind of reminds me of reading about Lithuanian Paganism. But in GSTK, i do have to warn you. Inquisitors will target you if this is well-known..except for Giacomo..he only hunts squirrels.
    I may have my new main Amelia dabble into this.

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    I've got a Swedish character, he could do this no problem
    GSTK:
    Main: Richard de Lacquartier (38) Premier Baron, Lord High Constable of all England, First Baron of Carlisle, Warden of the North and Lord of the Lakes.
    Aux: Sir Roger de Courtenay (30) Captain of the northern Wardens.
    Creative Writing: (Currently on hold)
    The Domini Sepulchre
    The Sword and Quill

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    Default Re: Information for those that think about makeing a character believing in satr.

    Ohh.. Really? This is great. So glad it can be used for something . Should i write about the individual gods? Or is your interest satisfied?


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    It's satisfied Unless of course you want to
    GSTK:
    Main: Richard de Lacquartier (38) Premier Baron, Lord High Constable of all England, First Baron of Carlisle, Warden of the North and Lord of the Lakes.
    Aux: Sir Roger de Courtenay (30) Captain of the northern Wardens.
    Creative Writing: (Currently on hold)
    The Domini Sepulchre
    The Sword and Quill

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    Default Re: Information for those that think about makeing a character believing in satr.

    i would love to learn more about the individual gods. Norse mythology fascinates me, Though i have one question, wasn't there a world of ice as well?

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    Default Re: Information for those that think about makeing a character believing in satr.

    Quote Originally Posted by Raglan View Post
    i would love to learn more about the individual gods. Norse mythology fascinates me, Though i have one question, wasn't there a world of ice as well?
    No Only fire becouse Muspellheim was The First World. The world of creative and destructive fire.
    And the vikings is the only people that figured out that everything had started with fire. Before we got the modern technology.


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