On May 9th we remember and honour King Guthroth of Guthbrands Dale. According to Snorri Sturlusson's 'Heimskringla', King Guthroth was one of 5 kings who ruled in the Upplands of Norway during the reign of Olaf the bastard. Olaf was going through Norway converting people by force and blackmail. Olaf sent word to the 5 kings that he wanted to travel through their regions. So the still Heathen kings came together to discuss this visit and what it meant. They quickly came to the conclusion...

Sumarsdag has finally arrived. The land is coming alive, the hills are greening up and even a few dandelions poking out here and there. May the coming months be ones filled with successes in all of our endeavors. May our individual victories be victories for our folk as well. May the coming summer be something to be celebrated and enjoyed rather than just something to be endured and tolerated. Get out there and make some memories this summer.

Today we take a few moments to honor Jarl Haakon, de facto king of Norway from 975 to 995. He is certainly a man deserving of a horn or two. He was a strong follower of the ancestral gods of his people; he even claimed descent from holy Odin Himself. Haakon was a mighty warrior and at one time helped his neighbor to the south, Harald Bluetooth, do battle with Otto II, the Holy Roman Emperor. For his help, Harald forcibly converted Haakon to the desert faith and wanted to send priests back to...