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Feb 11, 2023 2:37 am
The trait of a good orator is the ability to tell a story in any language and have its meaning universally understood. I think the Trojan's would probably understand the meaning of the act. As Proto-Norse and Hittite are almost identical languages, just different dialects of the same Akkadian root language.

Have I mentioned how cool I think it is being Asatru and playing in a game that begins with the destruction of Asgard? Because it really is cool to me.
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Feb 11, 2023 5:12 am
I'll bite. Asgard?
Feb 11, 2023 6:16 am
From Gylfaggining:

IX. Then said Gangleri: "Much indeed they had accomplished then, methinks, when earth and heaven were made, and the sun and the constellations of heaven were fixed, and division was made of days; now whence come the men that people the world?" And Hárr answered: 'When the sons of Borr were walking along the sea-strand, they found two trees, and took up the trees and shaped men of them: the first gave them spirit and life; the second, wit and feeling; the third, form, speech, hearing, and sight. They gave them clothing and names: the male was called Askr, and the female Embla, and of them was mankind begotten, which received a dwelling-place under Midgard. Next they made for themselves in the middle of the world a city which is called Ásgard; men call it Troy. There dwelt the gods and their kindred; and many tidings and tales of it have come to pass both on earth and aloft. There is one abode called Hlidskjálf, and when Allfather sat in the high-seat there, he looked out over the whole world and saw every man's acts, and knew all things which he saw. His wife was called Frigg daughter of Fjörgvinn; and of their blood is come that kindred which we call the races of the Æsir, that have peopled the Elder Ásgard, and those kingdoms which pertain to it; and that is a divine race. For this reason must he be called Allfather: because he is father of all the gods and of men, and of all that was fulfilled of him and of his might. The Earth was his daughter and his wife; on her he begot the first son, which is Ása-Thor: strength and prowess attend him, wherewith he overcometh all living things.
Feb 11, 2023 7:52 am
Do the Asatruar consider the Gylfaggining an historically accurate text?
Feb 11, 2023 10:18 am
C1NDER says:
Do the Asatruar consider the Gylfaggining an historically accurate text?
No text based on Oral tradition is historically accurate enough to call it as such. But the same argument can be applied to any religion that has existed since the bronze age. However the literal mounds of bodies and DNA evidence support the claim. Many Godi are speculative of anything Snorri wrote because he is a Christian.

I am not. Of course Snorri said he was a Christian, of course he didn't identify Odin as a metaphysical concept, of course he concealed truths from the conquerors. It was en vogue to burn heathens alive.

The fact remains, DNA evidence proves all Germanic tribes have half their ancestry from the Sarmatians. Who themselves are the direct descendants of the Hatti tribes. Same exact region same exact pantheon. I don't believe in coincidence.

TL;DR:

If a Godi has issue with my position they're welcome to challenge it. But it doesn't matter what the Asatruar believe in if it is not supported by fact. Odin doesn't care what you believe in if it isn't supported by reason.
Feb 11, 2023 10:31 am
Thank you for the thoughtful response!
Feb 11, 2023 11:21 am
Apologies, fellows: some unforeseen RL circumstances are forcing me to step down from this game. I thought best to leave it now before it starts, than inconvenience you all later.

Enjoy what promises to be an amazing campaign, and see you in the future in some other adventure 🙂
Feb 11, 2023 2:12 pm
Hey, all, I made an "out of character" thread to keep us chatting but organized. Thanks!
Feb 13, 2023 10:29 pm
Do you guys want a 5th party member, or are you cool with 4?
Feb 13, 2023 10:40 pm
I'm fine either way.

Almost done with my sheet by the way!
Feb 13, 2023 10:43 pm
Nice! Busy weekend all around, so no prob either way.
Feb 14, 2023 12:36 am
4 means 5% more XP so 4 is fine.
Feb 14, 2023 12:36 am
I'm ok either way as well - I think a 5th could help round out the group and provide a pre-emptive stop gap in case we lose someone else
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Feb 14, 2023 12:59 am
Ah, Joms raises a good point.

I was planning on Milestone leveling. I've found it's nice to not have to constantly count XP. This story is shaping up to have an episodic feel (different islands are different chapters, and all that), so it should go rather smoothly.
Feb 14, 2023 1:19 am
lavtodd says:
Ah, Joms raises a good point.
"Vikings use axe not pen"
Feb 15, 2023 10:17 pm
I think the idea of having a 5th already in case life happens is wise. I've got a couple people I trust to run with the narrative but also give everyone space, so I'll ask one of them.
Feb 16, 2023 5:52 am
Sounds excellent!
Feb 24, 2023 4:19 pm
Okie Dokie! I would like to start the game with at least a prologue during the sacking of Troy, the temple, etc. So, let's firm up some of the previous relationships.

C1nder - Lokhagos (captain) of the men on the ship
Joms - Mercenary
LoM - Amazon
Khulod - go-fer etc.

Yeo just had a work schedule shift, so we're still working things out. Messenger is easier for him. Come to think of it, if Discord is preferable for nitty gritty character specifics (not things related to the group or game as a whole), my Discord tag is lavtodd#8426. Just let me know who you are in the first message.

At any rate, it seems logical that Nikias (C1nder) is in charge of the ship, at least highest ranking on it. As the most direct worshipper of Athena, he's going to be the one who gets the Initial Bad Vibes (TM).

Dolios (Khulod) and Tiwaz (Joms) are both kinda wild cards, so I was thinking perhaps they were in the same "neighborhood" as Nikias' phalanx. Perhaps Dolios was a runner, and he and Tiwaz both helped deal with Trojans who broke formation? What do we think of that?

As for Iantha (ToM), I guess it kind of depends on whether she felt the Call to Adventure, was in a similar position to the other guys as a wild card, or something else. If it helps your decision, Penthesilea, the queen who led the Amazonians to Troy, fought with the Trojans and was killed by Achilles, who later mourned her. So certainly, the warrirors were well-respected on both sides.

Of course, simply recognizing a person at a glance doesn't mean one would necessarily think of them first for the "avoid the wrath" initiative. So as mentioned in passing before, if everyone can have a closer relationship with at least one other person, I think that'll help.

The nice part with not starting on the ship proper is we can add folks as they're ready.
Feb 24, 2023 10:26 pm
Also, if you have not already, please specify your belief level on your character sheet and share with the group. The list is back in the house rules thread.

Edit: Or I can just add it here ~

1. Hostile: The gods exist and eff those guys.
2. Indifferent: I don't know or care whether the gods exist or not.
3. Cultural: The gods may or may not exist, but the rituals are important to me.
4. Transactional: The gods exist, and their favor is like a bank.
5. Aspiring: The gods exist, but I'm only human.
6. Devout: The gods exist, and I always do my best.
7. Zealous: The gods exist, and woe be unto the nonbeilever.

You will not be able to take any sort of divine perk, even from the limited setting, unless your character has at least "Transactional" belief. I don't mind which deity you pick, as long as they're actually part of the pantheon.
Feb 24, 2023 11:41 pm
Hello gents, I am Yeo (for those who don't know me), happy to be aboard.

Thinking of playing ye olde spelless ranger, Spartan, zealous traditionalist devotee of Aphrodite Areia. Men in Spartan culture were still considered "Youths" in their 20s, so I'd like him to be middle aged for this campaign. An older gent, to be sure, but also a rank-and-file army scout. I'd like, if possible, to use either the bow specialization for spelless ranger, or straight spear-and-shield specialization.

Character Concept: Every 80s action movie with the "I'm too old for this" character.
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