Some New Faces When he sees the largesse expended upon the Black Pig by Thegn Osgar-Lytelman, Eorl Sighere gifts him the ship outright. Thus Sighere enhances his reputation as a good and generous Eorl, while putting Lytelman publicly in his debt; while Osgar enhances his status as an independent Thegn who has not only arrived […]
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Preparation for War – Herefrith’s Lay
Men of Geatland are ready men of Geatland are steady by hearth and fire where feasts are held where mead is drunk where harp is played where tales are told songs will long be sung of Geatish deeds so bold Men of Geatland are ready men of Geatland are steady from Eowland sea-reivers came broke […]
The Long Haul – Herewulf’s Lay
To War O come ye here the fight to shun ? Or herd the sheep wi’ me man? Or were ye at Gefendene When the arrow came man ? *** Now all the district hears the call The fyrd gathers at the hall From a’ around came the hardy Wi’ bonnet, belt and swordie *** […]
The Favour – Wistan and Tohrwulf
The moon was bright but no longer full when Wistan came to speak to Tohrwulf. The camp of the Geats stirred around them, restive with anticipation of a sea voyage, with beyond it battle and rich spoil: and for those most fortunate of all, feasting with the gods . Yet quiet it was where atheling […]
A Privy Talk – Wistan
‘Osgar! Thegn! Good morning!’ ‘Hello Wistan, we haven’t seen you at this time for a while, are you back?’ ‘Yes, I think I’m released from the custody of my family for now.’ Wistan glanced around the privy, finding it empty besides himself, the thegn of Gefndene and a lone figure at the far end of […]
Osgar’s Oaths – Lytelman’s Flyting
Hear then! The song that I of myself can sing. No shame to speak of humble birth When deeds can show no moral dearth East Geat? Ever! Beast Geat? Never! Ceorl who flung the dung from stable Glad of scraps from masters table Ceorl to fetch, and ceorl to carry Reason scant by coast to […]
24 – The Long Haul
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on March 10, 2020 in Deeds of the Geats, Herefrith, Herewulf, Lytelman, Tohrwulf, Wistan
To ensure Thegn Osgar’s return to Gefndene by the most direct route, Eorl Sighere provided two of his own Gesiths as guides. He also furnished the Thegn and his party with horses. To the surprise of the Gefndeners it took but two days to reach Gefnhame thus mounted. Before the end of the first day […]
Osgar’s Oaths – Herewulf’s Lay
Day of the Vow The halls were decked with boughs of holly Geats were feasting, with toasting jolly When some spoke words of beer and folly – Drowning in a sea of mead. The Thegn recalls a debt unpaid Declaims his oath, never gainsaid To slay the Wose whose curse is laid – Muttering […]
23 – Osgar’s Oaths
The auspicious month of Eostre brought warmth, joy and happiness to all in Gefndene, for it marked the wedding of Thegn Osgar Lytelman and Nothgyth the Fair. All were present and all rejoiced at this harbinger of peace, prosperity and happier times as their Thegn swore his love to the Priestess of the Goddess and […]
Thunor’s Oak – Eawulf’s Lay
Deep snow and wetness all around whiteness muffles all sight and sound though Eotan bring their fatted bulls on meat and mead and more we feed In night’s deep slumber I did dream dark depths of forest, nearby stream a sacred oak of Thunor’s might stands blighted and in need of help Some quest this […]