I come from a poor family in the crags of the East Geats. I left home in search of adventure and heard that Wiglaf, the Atheling, was searching for willing men to join him in an attack on the isle of Leastney. He had heard that the Malan islanders had gathered men in order to […]
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Eawulf
Eawulf has few notable traits, the most notable is that he is very tall and slender, though on closer inspection, rather ugly. Originally a poor East Geatish ceorl, Eawulf has dedicated himself as a Priest of Tiw and Thunor while also being a reasonable warrior. Many have benefited from his healings and witnessed his calling […]
The Queens of the Summerlands – Hrothgar’s Tale
I was at Gefndene enjoying the hospitality of Lytelman, now Thegn Osgar, during the last week of Winterfell. Looking in a magical device during the evening, Lytelman noticed something unusual to the south of Gethenhame. By dawn the anomaly was no longer visible, but Lytelman accompanied by the Atheling Wistan and myself, set out to […]
Toad in the Hole – Wistan’s Tale
Toad Tales Which starts poorly, goes further down, but ends promisingly. Disturbing nights Even though the swirling mists of Winterfell hid the sky in the traditional manner, I came to notice that I was much aware of the the Moon in the nights following our visit to the Summer Lands of the Eotun and our […]
Toad in the Hole – Herewulf’s Lay
Stigand in Valhalla I wake up in the morning And I raise my weary head I’ve an old coat for a pillow And the earth was last night’s bed. I don’t know where I’m going Only Tiw knows where I’ve been I’m a man on the run A shield-wall fighter A candle in the […]
18 – Toad in the Hole
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on March 28, 2019 in Deeds of the Geats, Eawulf, Herefrith, Herewulf, Lytelman, Stigand, Wistan
They came in the dark of the night. The mists of Winterfell swirled around the hall of Gefnhame to obscure the moon and make it all the harder for the Thegn’s night-wards to see the Mere-folk as they crept over the fence into the compound. It was the livestock in the pen, creatures awaiting the […]
The Queens of the Summerlands – Wistan’s Tale
Which starts well and just gets better. (Mostly.) 1. Gifts ‘Here Wistan,’ said Lytelman, ‘This is for you as you wanted it so much. Are you going to swear to me too, now?’ Before he got my answer he handed me the rune-inscribed spear so I just smiled broadly and said, ‘No, Lytelman, thegn. I […]
The Queens of the Summerlands – Lytelman’s Lay
Wise the words of the wisest of all Mind your courtesies ! As he led forth the Gefndene heroes his choice of the best of the best Whose mettle and courage he’d put the the test By lich-flood to point of despair Tall striding the Eotanhame greensward with little folk jogging in train Osgar and […]
17 – The Queens of the Summerlands
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on February 14, 2019 in Deeds of the Geats, Hrothgar, Lytelman, Wistan
It is the last week of Winterfell and Thegn Osgar Lytelman sets out afoot to investigate a strange sending from the high ground south of Gefnhame. His companions are Wistan Wulfinga and Hrothgar. They return but a day later with tales so outlandish that most take them to be but flytings for the Blot feasts, […]
Winterfell II – Lytelman’s Lay
Gefndene Geats, grave peril anew Shadow on mirror, spreading the stain Warned of wights, western in woods Straightly to horse, the hardy heroes Riding as rescuers, into night Fearless in face of festering lich Smote to Saebeorth steading their way Tondberht’s tidings, thurse-tale arrived told by Travelling youth, loyal Leofdag To Tondberhts the Thegn, trusty […]