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 […]
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The Bear and the Nightwalker – Eawulf’s Lay
In Gethenhame comforts are good cooking, a fire, a fight well fought, and a good bed. Wounded men heal and grow hearty again spirits high, gods to please and work to do. While others venture, the Priest has duties. No glory for him today, no guts to sew, recovery, respite, praise Thunor’s might. Clean blades […]
In the Dark of the Night – Eawulf’s Lay
At Gefnhame the corn is gold and Thunor’s thought on harvest sought with entrails spread upon the field the Priest does peer and then proclaims. Good sun for two more weeks He grants then reap and stack, all hands to work. On Lytelman a choice is clear the call for men to gather here. But […]
Kill the Witch – Eawulf’s Tale
Having made my way back to my home steading of Thegn Brihtwold and caught up with news, it was a welcome surprise to soon be re-united with the other warriors who looked happy with their recently gained loot. The well talked-over plan was to re-trace the gully up which I first ventured with these stalwart […]
Lucky Wulf’s Wyrd – Eawulf’s Lay
After battle and blood The captives are freed Most tired and wounded With some in grave need Spare arms are shared out now Some healing is done More herbs are required For mending of bones ‘Fore long we are set on A small band of wights Wulfs and the Littleman Make light of […]
The Dark of the Moon – Eawulf’s Tale
Eawulf’s tale My shame is eating me, I have heard of weirling things, of beserkers, or curses and think perhaps I might be afflicted? Could I be? Would I know? I look to Tiw for answers but there was only silence, now it seems the ghods have found me wanting too. There must be a […]
Death of Gadd – Eawulf’s Tale
It was a while ago I stopped telling stories about my life, since this place became too tedious that nothing new ever happened. That was until a few days ago… Some adventurous types arrived at the farm searching for a boat, but carrying a fallen comrade with them. Being the only man with any priestly […]