Knight's Wyrd

Knight's Wyrd
Author: Debra Doyle
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2023-08-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250881994

Ahead of its time on its original publication, Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald's Mythopoeic Fantasy Award-winning dark medieval fantasy Knight's Wyrd is perfect for contemporary tastes. Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. With an introduction written for this edition by Sherwood Smith. On the eve of his knighting, Will Odosson learns his wyrd, or destiny: He shall meet death before a year has passed. Will rushes north to release his betrothed from their engagement, but on the way he is beset by all manner of horrors--a man-eating troll, carnivorous mermaids, a magic-working dragon . . . and something far worse: an evil unlike anything Will ever imagined. Knight’s Wyrd is an award-winning gem that’s perfect for revival as a Tor Essential and will appeal to fans of books like Hild and Spear, and films like The Green Knight–-a medieval fantasy with the authentic lived-in strangeness of the real Middle Ages. It was originally published by a pair of YA imprints, but it works equally well as an adult read. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Way Of Wyrd

The Way Of Wyrd
Author: Brian Bates
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2004-10-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1848504497

This compelling spiritual classic about an Anglo-Saxon sorcerer and mystic “deserves a spot on our bookshelves along with Carlos Castaneda” (Time Out) Charged with the difficult task of converting the ‘heathens’ of Anglo-Saxon England to Christianity, Christian scribe Wat Brand begins to doubt his mission when he learns more about the pagan ways of his neighbors. Guided by a shaman named Wulf, Brand is introduced to a world unlike anything he has ever known—one of runes, fate, life force, and the Wyrd. But his greatest lesson awaits him in the spirit world, where he will journey and come face to face with the nature of his own soul. The Way of Wyrd is a bestselling cult classic based on years of research by psychologist and university professor Brian Bates. An authentic and deeply compelling insight into the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxons, it has inspired thousands of people to learn more about the ancient northern spiritual tradition.

Wyrdcraft

Wyrdcraft
Author: Matthew Ash McKernan
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2023-01-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738772119

Weaving Germanic Paganism with mysticism, magic, and his background as a transpersonal therapist, Matthew Ash McKernan introduces you to wyrd, a mysterious web of being that connects everything. Wyrd encompasses all organisms, ecosystems, matter, phenomena, purposes, and possibilities. It is destiny, nature, soul, magic, and mystery intertwined. In Wyrdcraft, McKernan guides you through a process of attuning to wyrd as it manifests within all the domains of your life, teaching you how to sense and intuit the ways of wyrd more clearly than ever before. Exploring the intersections of psychotherapy, ecotherapy, Heathenry, and magic, this contemplative and experiential book offers nearly fifty exercises to help you cultivate wyrd consciousness—an awareness that is naturally revealing, healing, transformative, and becoming. Becoming what, you may ask? You will see as you align with the wisdom of wyrd, heal yourself and our interconnected world, and remember the nature of your Higher Self.

The Way of Fire and Ice

The Way of Fire and Ice
Author: Ryan Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780738760049

The Way of Fire and Ice reimagines and grounds Norse Paganism in today's world, focusing on the needs of modern practitioners. This book provides practical information on crafting ritual, developing personal mystical practices, and building sustainable community. Instead of being a guide to the reconstruction of ancient Norse religion, this material helps you participate in a modern revival that integrates Norse deities and beliefs with elements of neopagan practice. Within these pages, you will find fascinating perspectives on Norse cosmology, the runes, and the nine worlds. You will learn all about the gods, ancestors, and spirits of place and the steps you can take to begin relationships with them. You will also discover ideas for celebrating holidays and special rites as well as tips for joining or starting your own group. Norse Paganism makes a strong impact in the lives of its practitioners. Whether you want to improve your spiritual connection in the routine matters of daily life or want to work with bigger questions of purpose and meaning, the practical informational presented here will serve you on your journey. -Provides a strong alternative to the reconstructionist approach of Asatru/Heathenry; helps readers incorporate the wisdom and virtues found in the old Norse sagas into a contemporary lifestyle -Written with a strong emphasis on democratic/non-hierarchical group structure and anti-fascist thought, taking inspiration from Reclaiming and other egalitarian training sources -Directly addresses challenges facing modern Norse Pagans like organized bigotry within the community and the struggles of day-to-day living

Queering the Runes

Queering the Runes
Author: Siri Vincent Plouff
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2024
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1578638372

"This book is a love letter to the runes, the gods, and the people who follow the Nordic path. It also presents an alternative approach to the runes, offering a contemporary, inclusive, nonbinary, and forward-thinking approach. The author gives the traditional meanings of the runes, then helps the reader to 'queer' the runes in their own way, to get to know their energy, and to use them move forward in a journey of self-discovery"--

Nine Worlds of Seid-Magic

Nine Worlds of Seid-Magic
Author: Jenny Blain
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 113451915X

This accessible study of Northern European shamanistic practice, or seidr, explores the way in which the ancient Norse belief systems evoked in the Icelandic Sagas and Eddas have been rediscovered and reinvented by groups in Europe and North America. The book examines the phenomenon of altered consciousness and the interactions of seid-workers or shamanic practitioners with their spirit worlds. Written by a follower of seidr, it investigates new communities involved in a postmodern quest for spiritual meaning.

A Twist of Wyrd

A Twist of Wyrd
Author: P. J. Friel
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-03-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781985696341

Murder and fate unite Bryn Ullman and Trygg Mackenzie in the search for a butcher. She's a PI blessed with retrocognition but cursed with a paralyzing fear of the dark. He's part bodyguard, part feral berserker and entirely sure that a loss of his control will add to the body count. Lies, secrets, and enemies on all sides hobble their attempts to discover the truth. But it's their passion that poses the real danger, propelling them on a collision course with Bryn's deadly birthright and Trygg's ties to her devastating past. He swears that she's his wyrd, but in the dark can she actually trust the love of a monster?-------------------------------------------------------A TWIST OF WYRD contains violence and adult sexual situations that are not appropriate for readers under the age of 18.

Secret of the Dragon

Secret of the Dragon
Author: Margaret Weis
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780765359254

In the action-packed second book in the Dragonships series, Skylan Ivorson and the Vindrasi clan embark on a mission to save their dying gods. They must unravel an ever-expanding web of deceit and foul play if they hope to survive.

Bones of the Dragon

Bones of the Dragon
Author: Margaret Weis
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2009-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429981520

Filled with heroes and heroines and spanning locales of exotic adventure in a magic-forged world, the Dragonships of Vindras series fully illustrates the mastery of world-building and storytelling that has made Weis and Hickman into the bestselling fantasy co-authors of all time. In Bones of the Dragon, Skylan Ivorson is a sea-raider of the Vindras and eventually becomes the Chief of Chiefs of all Vindras clans, an honor he truly feels he deserves as one who has been blessed by Skoval, the god of war. But sometimes a blessing is a curse in disguise. Skoval and the other ancient gods are under siege from a new generation of gods who are challenging them for the powers of creation... and the only way to stop these brash interlopers lies within the mysterious and hidden Five Bones of the Vektan Dragons. It will be up to the Vindras people, as the dragon-goddess's champions, to undertake the quest to recover all Five. The fate of the Old Gods and the Vindras rests on their recovery--for this is not only a quest to save the world. It is also a quest for redemption. Welcome to the World of Dragonships! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Complete Dragonships of Vindras Series

The Complete Dragonships of Vindras Series
Author: Margaret Weis
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 1917
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250194865

This discounted ebundle includes: Bones of the Dragon, Secret of the Dragon, Rage of the Dragon, Doom of the Dragon “Action-packed, utterly riveting.” —ComicBookBin Filled with heroes and heroines and spanning locales of exotic adventure in a magic-forged world, the Dragonships of Vindras series fully illustrates the mastery of world-building and storytelling that has made Weis and Hickman into the bestselling fantasy co-authors of all time. Welcome to the World of Dragonships! Bones of the Dragon Skylan Ivorson is a sea-raider of the Vindras, an undefeated champion of the Torgun clan, and eventually the Chief of Chiefs of all Vindras clans, an honor he truly feels he deserves as one who has been blessed by Skoval, the god of war. But sometimes a blessing is a curse in disguise. Secret of the Dragon Weis and Hickman's second action-packed book in the series features a world of Viking-like warriors who sail the seas in ships powered by dragons, following their gods on a quest that will determine not only the fate of mortals but the fate of the gods as well. Rage of the Dragon In the ever-twisting saga of Skylan Ivorson and the Vindrasi Clan, this third volume pits our heroes and their lone surviving dragon against a vast army. Enemies become friends and vice versa, as adventure, romance, and war pull readers through another epic tale by the bestselling author duo. Doom of the Dragon Age-old enemies must band together to combat a group of fiendish beings bent on their destruction. With the help of a newly formed Dragon Brigade, heroes from both sides race to uncover long-hidden magical secrets that are the key to defeating their enemies and protecting their world. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.