Hello Shield Maidens and Vikings,
the last time we spoke we introduced our resident skald Snorri to you, one of the many memorable characters you will meet on your journey in the Steynajar archipelago.
We recently uncovered a collection of Snorri's poems and songs, where he talks about a variety of topics from love and life to death and heroism.
We definitely want to share a few of those with you over time and start today with this little piece, which is loosely inspired by Sonatorrek and the Arinbjarnarkviða.
Much does it task me
My tongue to cast
The breath of song.
Poetry, the gift of Odin,
Promise now, I may not,
A draught drawn not lightly
From deep thought's dwelling.
They, who so blameless
Bore the powers in life,
Adored by mountains
Beloved by the sea waters.
Unimaginable love
Sea-waves flood that whilom
Welled from the heart's wound
Smite upon the rocky shore.
Remembering now the land
Draw near to their beginning,
Each stone and shore
Praise brave Skadi and great Njord.
But no one is cheerful or gladsome
Who beareth
Body of a kinsman
On a funeral bier.
Of friends fallen
This isles may tell,
Of much-loved
Who must mourn the loss.
About great adventures
Praised in skald poetry,
And about the tree to bloom leafy
With words of Snorri's song.
Until next time,
Skål
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