#Runestone

[broomsick]

Signed Urnes-style runestone U 898

“Áli/Alli and Jǫfurfast had the landmark made in memory of Jarl, their father, and in memory of Gísl and in memory of Ingimundr. He, Jarl’s son, was killed in the east. Œpir carved.”

As translated by Jonas Lau Markussen, author of The Anatomy of Viking Art : A Quick Guide to the Styles of Norse Animal Ornament.

#heathenry #norse paganism #spirituality #norse gods #deity work #deities #norse polytheism #runestone #runes

[oldschoolfrp]

Runequest: Rune Questers, box art by comic artist and sculptor CB Gorby (who worked his name into the runes on the stone), for 25mm miniature set sculpted by Bob Charrette for Ral Partha. This set included humans, elves, a dwarf, plus a duck adventurer and a dark troll, and 6 small animal familiars, but the box art only features standard fantasy archetypes usable in D&D and other games.

#Runequest #CB Gorby #runestone #fantasy #fantasy art #runes #dwarf #elf #sorceror #wizard #magic user #fantasy forest #Rune Questers

[tamburnbindery]

An inkwork runestone Yggdrasil design to accompany the Völuspá in the illustrated runic Poetic Edda I'm working on.

#medieval #norse #runestone #viking #norse mythology #yggdrasil #poetic edda #voluspa #mimir #norns #runes

[hikinglikeaviking]

Runestone in Ribe viking village

Inscription with translation:

Véstæinn satti stæin þannsi aft Ásvið, sun sinn, harða góðan dræng. SaR druknaði utan af Norvegi

Vestein raised this stone in memory of Asvid, his son, a very good boy, who drowned on the way back from Norway.

DaniR í Hvitingi gærði arðrfaraR í Ljósum sandi

The Danes in Hviding made furrows in the pale sand

DaniR í Rípu gørva slóð þessa lìfandi

The Danes in Ribe make these tracks come alive

Karen ok Bjarni létu gørva kumbl at mikit afl ok líf donum

Karen and Bjarne had this monument made to give the Danes power and life

EirikR rauði risti

Eric (the) Red carved

Text from: ribevikingecenter.dk

#🦝 #history #historic reenactment #viking #reenactment #medieval #runes #runestone #Erik the red also happened to carve the stone of our city as well

[archaeologicalnews]

World's oldest runestone may contain the earliest example of writing in Scandinavia

Archaeologists have unearthed the "world's oldest runestone," a squat block of sandstone with etchings scribbled across its flat surface.

The ancient stone, which archaeologists unearthed in Norway, could contain the earliest example of "words recorded in writing in Scandinavia." They made the find in late 2021 while excavating a gravesite in Tyrifjorden, a town west of Oslo. Radiocarbon dating of items collected at the site, including charred bones and charcoal, determined that the runestone was likely carved sometime between A.D. 1 and 250, according to a statement.

Measuring 12.2 by 12.6 inches (31 by 32 centimeters), the runestone has multiple inscriptions containing runes, letters related to the Germanic alphabet. Eight runes on the front of the stone read "idiberug," which researchers think could refer to a specific person or family. However, experts are still deciphering many of the etchings, since some don't appear to "make linguistic sense," according to The Associated Press. Read more.

#archaeology #runestone #archeology #norway #scandinavia #tyrifjorden

[survivethejive]

This newly found 2000 year old runestone with runes of the elder futhark was found at Hole, Ringerike, Norway. It was found inside a cremation pit, beneath a barrow, next to three other barrows. Accompanying bone fragments came from a male.

There are several inscriptions; besides runes, also a grid and indecipherable symbols. The most prominent runes spell out a name; 'idiberug' (The final rune could be a reversed 'n', but more likely a 'g'.). This could be Idibera, Idibergu or Idiberga. If it is a woman's name, maybe the wife of the deceased?

There are also three runes on the right side that spell the first runes of the fuþark; f, u and þ - like ABC.

This is a revolutionary find that sets back the date of the earliest runic usage in Scandinavia. Expect a lot more info on this in future

#runestone #runes #archaeology #norse runes #viking #germanic languages #paganism

[artifacts-archive]

Runestone

Viking, 9th or 10th century

Red sandstone runestone. Only fragments remain; the original length is estimated to be at least 1.5 metres. The inscription runs in a band along three of the sides. There is no other decoration. It begins in the bottom row with: “…self this stone for me. And in memory of Gerulv, my brother I raised a cairn." It has not been possible to make out the inscription on the short side, but on the upper side it runs “…And the three ancestral mothers each had six children, the best”. The reference to the ancestral mothers or matriarchs is evidence of how important kinship was, and how this applied equally to the female lineage as to the male line. The fragment was probably a part of a side slab of a coffin in Ärja Church in Södermanland. From there, in a broken form, it was moved to nearby Kärnbo Church where it functioned as a step stone, until it was later moved again to Mariefred. The appearance of the runestone dates the monument to the 9th or 10th century.

#artifact #Sweden #Viking #runestone

[ancientorigins]

A large runestone was discovered hidden beneath the kitchen floor during a routine home renovation in Denmark. Could this extraordinary find reshape our understanding of the Viking era and reveal more of the distant past?

#Runes #runestone #Viking age #Norse #Jelling #stone #Denmark #inscriptions #ancient #history #ancient origins

[daenysthedreamer101]

Daughter of Steel and Bronze ~ HOTD

Ch 6 - Gone with the Wind

HOTD x Targaryen!OC, eventual Targaryen!OC x Harwin Strong

Warnings: it's a sad one guys, mentions of menstrual blood and pregnancy, Daena gets "the talk", kind of angsty

Masterlist

"Not much can be said for the next couple of years. Princess Daena returned to Runestone, while her father mysteriously disappeared and wouldn't be seen in King's Landing or the Vale for quite some time. Occasionally, she would fly on her mighty dragon, Vermithor, high above the Vale, frightening the villagers and the Mountain Clans. The last time a dragon was sighted in the Vale was when the Good Queen Alysanne flew on Silverwing to the Eyrie to visit her daughter, Princess Daella."

(Fire & Blood, Being a History of the Targaryen Kings of Westeros, by Archmaester Gyldayn)

~

109 AC

The two following years of Daena's life could be summed up in one word - uneventful. She spent most of her time at Runestone and occasionally traveled to Gulltown and other surrounding towns. She even visited the Eyrie once, when her mother was summoned by Lady Jeyne Arryn. 

Lady Jeyne's father was Queen Aemma's half-brother. The ruling lady of the Eyrie was an interesting character  - she was warm and welcoming toward the young princess, less so toward her dragon. Vermithor, to Daena's surprise, appeared several times in the Vale. 

Daena wasn't quite sure how the dragon knew where she was, but she chalked it up to their special bond. When Lady Jeyne saw the monstrous dragon in her front yard, she looked as if she had seen a ghost. The last time a dragon was in the courtyard of the Eyrie, Queen Sharra Arryn was bending the knee and surrendering the Vale to Queen Visenya.

The other, perhaps more important thing that happened to Daena while she was in the Vale was her first flowering. 

It happened one sunny morning. She had just gotten out of bed, not noticing a couple of red stains on her bedsheets. Still not fully awake, Daena sleepily washed her face and brushed her hair while Amanda made her bed. 

Suddenly, she heard a gasp coming from the other side of the room. She turned her head only to see Amanda holding a bloody sheet in her hands. "Daena..." 

The young princess looked at the bloody sheet - she knew instantly. She got up from her chair and turned behind - her sleeping gown was also covered in small blood stains. "I think I should tell Mother," Daena said quietly, her mind swirling with thoughts. 

"You will be alright, my dear. This is a sign - you're now a woman grown." Amanda said as she clasped her hands around Daena's shoulders, trying to comfort her young cousin. But Daena knew what this meant - soon she would be married off to some lord to make babies for him and continue his line. 

She looked up at Amanda, who had a genuine smile on her face - Amanda was now 19 years old, and a couple of months ago was betrothed to Ser Jasper Coldwater. Daena didn't know how to respond so she just nodded and repeated her wish to see her mother.

Later that day, her mother explained to her what her "duties" would be once she became a wife. Daena wanted to puke; the thought of a man seeing her naked, touching her body, putting his seed into her womb, carrying a child for nine months, and then pushing it out of her body - she was on the verge of tears by the time her mother finished. 

That night, Daena cried herself to sleep. 

~

A couple of months after her first bleeding, it was decided that Daena would be fostered at the Red Keep, as a future lady in waiting for Her Grace, Queen Aemma. Daena wasn't too happy to hear that she would be leaving Runestone and her mother once again.

The only good thing about it was that she would be with her dear cousin, Rhaenyra, once more. She would also be closer to her dragon, Vermithor. Her mother informed her this wasn't her decision and that if it was up to her, Daena would have stayed at Runestone until she turned 16. 

"Sweet girl, you have to understand. This wasn't my decision. It was the King's decision and who am I to disobey His Grace?" Daena's mother told her as she wept in her bed. 

"Promise me you will write letters to me every moon. Promise me." She said through tears. Rhea embraced her daughter and wiped Daena's tear-covered cheeks. 

"Of course I will. Oh, my beautiful girl... You are strong, I know you can do this. Her Grace is a kind woman, she will treat you right." Rhea said to her daughter, who locked herself in her room after hearing her news.

"Yes...Aunt Aemma is a good person. I...I'll just miss you, that's all." Daena confessed. 

Rhea felt her throat tightening as she looked into her daughter's glossy lilac eyes. "I will miss you too, my dear. And remember, Runestone will always be your home." 

Her mother then pulled a ring from her hand and handed it to her - it was a simple silver ring with a small red garnet in the middle. (X)

"Do you know who gave this to me?" She asked Daena. The little girl nodded. 

"Grandmother," Daena answered, the image of her maternal grandmother appearing in her mind. 

"She gave it to me when I had you. I wanted to do the same. I wanted to wait until you were betrothed at least, but I think now is the right time. I want you to remember me when you wear it and how much I love you." Rhea said to her daughter, her usually stoic face now full of emotion. 

"Thank you, Mother. I'll never take it off." Daena said and slipped the ring on her left hand - it felt right to wear it. 

~

The next day, Daena was packing up her things with Amanda's help. In actuality, Daena was stalling. She didn't want to go. She didn't want to leave her mother once again. Runestone was her home, not King's Landing. 

High in the mountains of the Vale, the air was fresh and crisp. In the morning, the air would smell of dew and fog. From her room, she could see the Narrow Sea. In Runestone, she could ride out on her mare, Sunny, and ride through the valley. She could train with a bow and arrow. She even started learning how to wield a sword a couple of moons ago.

In Runestone, she ran happily while she chased the cook's daughter, Daisy, through the nearby grove. Daisy was her best friend. She was a lively girl with a freckled face and a small gap between her teeth. Daisy had the most beautiful red hair that shined like copper in the light. It reminded Daena of Vermithor's eyes. 

In Runestone, she was more than just a Princess. In Runestone, she was just Daena. In Runestone she was free.

***

This chapter was a sad one and the next one won't be any better lol. We see even more of Daena's bond with her mother. We get the first mention of her grandma who will become an important character later down the line.

Thank you for reading! 💓💓💓

If you have any opinions or thoughts feel free to ask/comment.

#asoiaf #game of thrones #a song of ice and fire #house of the dragon #hotd #house targaryen #hotd fanfic #asoiaf fanfic #hotd oc #daena targaryen #my oc stuff #my original characters #princess oc #targaryen oc #rhea royce #runestone #the vale of arryn #westeros #hotd masterlist #asoiaf masterlist #targaryen aesthetic #hotd season 1

[ljussangen]

#runsten #runestone #sverige #släbro runsten

[thursarn]

Brötastenen.

© Ásta Harbo/Thursarn Instagram / Tumblr / Facebook

#nordic #runestone #sweden #scandinavia

[sylverra]

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[zunadahalforcbarbarian]

#dnd #d&d #dungeons and dragons #zunada #dnd 5e #d&d 5e #d&d 3.5 #dnd 3.5 #rune #runes #runestone #runestones #stone #stones #element #fire #water #earth #air #lightning #cold #bludgeoning #radiant

[heathengentleman]

#runestone #Ramsund carving

[rune-folk]

Yesterday I went to the History Museum in Oslo, as it was the second to last day they were showing the oldest found Runestone! It was amazing!

Bonus:

#myposts #norway #norge #norse #norse aesthetic #norse runes #elder futhark #runestone #oslo

[twoiafart]

THE PARLEY AT RUNESTONE Artwork by Ertaç Altinöz  

Early in 135 AC, the Hand had dispatched Ser Corwyn Corbray and a thousand men to Gulltown to restore order and settle the matter of the succession. Upon his arrival, Ser Corwyn had declared Ser Joffrey Arryn the rightful Lord of the Eyrie. He imprisoned the Gilded Falcon and his sons, and executed Eldric Arryn, but Ser Arnold Arryn, Eldric’s mad father, escaped to Runestone, where Gunthor Royce gave him sanctuary. When Ser Corwyn arrived to winkle Ser Arnold out of his sanctuary, Lord Gunthor rode out to confront Corwyn in the ancient bronze armor, covered in the runes of the First Men, that had won him the name of the Bronze Giant. Though they were under a banner of parley, words grew heated, turned to curses, then to threats. When Corbray drew Lady Forlorn—whether to strike at Royce or merely threaten him—a crossbowman on Runestone’s battlements loosed a quarrel that pierced him through the breast.

#asoiaf art #gunthor royce #corwyn corbray #runestone #ertac altinoz