We were summoned to see Volker again, so accompanied by Tohrwulf, Herewulf and Herefrith I went to see Volker. We were greeted courteously and taken to a small, well-appointed part of the hall, which was partitioned off and up some stairs. It had solid floors and it would be difficult to eavesdrop on our conversation. […]
41 – The Daughters of Hler
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on March 16, 2022 in Deeds of the Geats, Herefrith, Herewulf, Hrothgar, Tohrwulf
As the remaining crew of the Spearhafoc mourn their lost and departed shipmates, Hrothgar seeks to find new warriors and seamen to fill their places on the oarbenches. First to come forward is Arcil, the slayer of Sperling. He is plainly a fine warrior and veteran seaman and with a sentence of outlawry over him […]
A Wedding and a Funeral – Hrothgar’s Tale
During Blot, I decided to make a sacrifice to Wade at this opportune time and I gave 20 marks to Bumoth. He brought a white horse to the Spearhafoc, slit the horse’s throat over the bow, carved some runes and rubbed the blood into them. The Wade priest noticed there were already runes carved there, […]
40 – A Wedding and a Funeral
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on October 13, 2021 in Herefrith, Herewulf, Hrothgar, Tohrwulf, Uncategorized
Hrothgar settles Edwina and Cuthwin by giving the older girl in marriage to the son of one of the King’s under-Reeves. Wihtburg’s wisdom and training as a peace-weaver proved of great value in this and Hrothgar surprises his crew mates by announcing a hand-fasting between himself and Wihtburg. In spring the Spearhafoc sets sail from […]
39 – A Feud in Falster
It is the second half of Solmonath and winter is just beginning to slacken its grip upon the Dane-Lands. King Hrothulf receives word from Thegn Hildwine of Falster that there is a madman loose on Falster who has slain several of his carls and left their mutilated bodies in the woods for their families to […]
A Feud in Falster – Herewulf’s Lay
Cold Blood Leaving my family behind me Not knowing what lay ahead Lying in bondage, I left them in tears Remembering all we’d said I looked to the sky, I offered my prayers I asked for guidance and strength But the simple beliefs of a simple girl Lay in my hands, and on my head I […]
A Feud in Falster – Hrothgar’s Tale
It was now towards the end of winter, and although there was still snow on ground, the days were slightly longer and on a sunny day there was just a smidgeon of warmth. I was called before King Hrothulf as he had a job for me and my companions. I was introduced to two men: […]
The White Bear – Hrothgar’s Tale
A large longship sailed down from the North full of Norse men who struggled a little to communicate with their strange accent. In the middle of their deck was a large cage with a huge white bear, which they offered as a gift to King of Danes for passage to and from the White Sea. […]
38 – The White Bear
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on December 31, 2020 in Deeds of the Geats, Herefrith, Herewulf, Hrothgar, Tohrwulf
The King’s Favour After the return of Hrothgar and his companions from Samso the King shows them great favour and invites them to over-winter at Heorot. The Spearhafoc is permitted to navigate the narrow passage that separates the Sealand and the Northern Mainland and harbour at Hroarskilde. A hall is allotted near the great mead […]
37 – The Hand of Reifnir
By nick.crouch@ncrouch.plus.com on December 17, 2020 in Deeds of the Geats, Herefrith, Herewulf, Hrothgar, Tohrwulf
It happened that a day before Hrothgar and his companions came to Heorot, there came a young man named Hutha to beg the aid of the King of the Danes, his liege. For it seems that a dread lich wreaked havoc upon the Isle of Samso, where his father, Hwita, was thegn. The folk of […]