More than a simple promise.
In the culture of the ancestors, there was a tradition and custom that held society together, a custom which served as the glue to bind the folk together that was one of their most sacred and well-kept traditions, and that was the sacred oath. To swear an oath is to make a binding promise, one sworn with witnesses who hold the swearer to their word and one which defined the man by his word, tying his actions to those words with consequences should he break it. In Raven Folk, we are reviving this tradition and using what this ancient social technology creates to bind our folk nation together. We swear upon an oath ring in the company of our family and kinsman, who bind us to that word, and we call upon our Gods and ancestors to witness us as well, that the oath may be kept even when no kinsman is there to see, as the Gods and ancestors are always there.
Not long ago, I made one of these oaths. I swore upon the ring that now sits around my neck that I would protect my folk nation, that I would build kingdoms of my people, that I would support all those who we call members of the tribe. I called out to my Gods, my ancestors, and my kinsman to witness the oath and to hold me to it, and when I swore I meant every word. I had my wife, who holds my son and the keys to my home and bloodline. I had my closest kinsman, who are near not only to me physically but are closely related to me by blood and who are closest to me in the tribe as some of my dearest friends. I had my Gods and my ancestors, and specifically I had called to Freyr - Ingui, who I have kept in a special place upon my altar and in my practice and who has never withheld his favour from me and always blesses my land and family. All of these who witnessed my oath mean more to me than any words ever could, and it is through them that I am bound to fulfill that promise, and should I break it, their shame would be more than enough for me to be duely punished and force me to seek recompense to make right on that oath.
When I swore the oath, the Gods and ancestors made it known that it was accepted in their own way, and any doubts I may have had that they would also hold me to it were clearly cast away before their showing. I pledge now in writing to all who read this that I will keep this oath, and be you also a member of our tribe, you can rest assured that you have my support based upon it, and if you are not of our tribe and if you seek to do us harm, you also have my assurance that I will do anything in my power to keep my oath and to destroy any wickedness you attempt to bring us.
This is the glue that bound our ancestors and that now binds us together, that makes us as strong as they were. They are the ancestors who shook the world with their might, and it is through the oath system that they gained that might. So now we have the opportunity to share in it, and I for one am profoundly grateful not just for my oath but for the opportunities I'll have to keep it, to strengthen our tribe, to make kingdoms of our folk. It will all be done because of a promise I made.
Protect the folk at all cost!
-Steven, Drottnari RFU
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
In the culture of the ancestors, there was a tradition and custom that held society together, a custom which served as the glue to bind the folk together that was one of their most sacred and well-kept traditions, and that was the sacred oath. To swear an oath is to make a binding promise, one sworn with witnesses who hold the swearer to their word and one which defined the man by his word, tying his actions to those words with consequences should he break it. In Raven Folk, we are reviving this tradition and using what this ancient social technology creates to bind our folk nation together. We swear upon an oath ring in the company of our family and kinsman, who bind us to that word, and we call upon our Gods and ancestors to witness us as well, that the oath may be kept even when no kinsman is there to see, as the Gods and ancestors are always there.
Not long ago, I made one of these oaths. I swore upon the ring that now sits around my neck that I would protect my folk nation, that I would build kingdoms of my people, that I would support all those who we call members of the tribe. I called out to my Gods, my ancestors, and my kinsman to witness the oath and to hold me to it, and when I swore I meant every word. I had my wife, who holds my son and the keys to my home and bloodline. I had my closest kinsman, who are near not only to me physically but are closely related to me by blood and who are closest to me in the tribe as some of my dearest friends. I had my Gods and my ancestors, and specifically I had called to Freyr - Ingui, who I have kept in a special place upon my altar and in my practice and who has never withheld his favour from me and always blesses my land and family. All of these who witnessed my oath mean more to me than any words ever could, and it is through them that I am bound to fulfill that promise, and should I break it, their shame would be more than enough for me to be duely punished and force me to seek recompense to make right on that oath.
When I swore the oath, the Gods and ancestors made it known that it was accepted in their own way, and any doubts I may have had that they would also hold me to it were clearly cast away before their showing. I pledge now in writing to all who read this that I will keep this oath, and be you also a member of our tribe, you can rest assured that you have my support based upon it, and if you are not of our tribe and if you seek to do us harm, you also have my assurance that I will do anything in my power to keep my oath and to destroy any wickedness you attempt to bring us.
This is the glue that bound our ancestors and that now binds us together, that makes us as strong as they were. They are the ancestors who shook the world with their might, and it is through the oath system that they gained that might. So now we have the opportunity to share in it, and I for one am profoundly grateful not just for my oath but for the opportunities I'll have to keep it, to strengthen our tribe, to make kingdoms of our folk. It will all be done because of a promise I made.
Protect the folk at all cost!
-Steven, Drottnari RFU
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
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ᚱ Raven Folk Roundtable ᚱ
Join us on Saturday the 25th for a podcast that's never been done before. The many great kindreds of Raven Folk United are sending their Goðar for an interview!
This show will have various experienced irl faith leaders under one banner to discuss a wide array of topics. We will be discussing:
• Their experience with and wisdom surrounding their leadership in Pagan Revivalism.
• Their stances on theological issues within Heathenry.
• Their navigation of their Revival through this modern age.
• Their views and visions for the future of our glorious rebirth, so that we connect with our de fruits and have growing branches once again!
• There will also be a special announcement from Raven Folk United during the show, as well as a live Q&A from you the audience!
Join us live at 12pm eastern standard time, and take a seat beside the leaders of Pagan Revivalism, at the Raven Folk Roundtable show!
Join us on Saturday the 25th for a podcast that's never been done before. The many great kindreds of Raven Folk United are sending their Goðar for an interview!
This show will have various experienced irl faith leaders under one banner to discuss a wide array of topics. We will be discussing:
• Their experience with and wisdom surrounding their leadership in Pagan Revivalism.
• Their stances on theological issues within Heathenry.
• Their navigation of their Revival through this modern age.
• Their views and visions for the future of our glorious rebirth, so that we connect with our de fruits and have growing branches once again!
• There will also be a special announcement from Raven Folk United during the show, as well as a live Q&A from you the audience!
Join us live at 12pm eastern standard time, and take a seat beside the leaders of Pagan Revivalism, at the Raven Folk Roundtable show!
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The Thread That Holds Us Together
There is something that happens when Folk show up consistently not just to the big events, not just when it is convenient, but to the calls, the circles, the studies, the lore nights. Something shifts. You can feel it. The connections deepen, the roots grow stronger, and what was once a group of individuals begins to move like a people.
That is what I want to talk about today.
Why Participation Matters
When I look at what makes Raven Folk United what it is, it is not any single event or any single person. It is the consistency of showing up. Our women's calls, men's calls, Vril calls, recovery calls, lore studies, classes, and our monthly all-members call exist for a reason. Each one is a thread. And threads, woven together, become something that cannot be easily broken.
When you join a women's circle or a men's call, you are not just attending a meeting. You are stepping into a space where your growth is held by people who share your blood memory, your values, your Gods. When you sit in a lore study, you are not just learning history. You are remembering who you are. When you show up to a Vril call or a recovery call, you are saying to yourself and to your Folk that this path is worth the work.
That matters more than most people realize when they first begin.
Connection does not happen all at once. It builds. Call by call, study by study, gathering by gathering. The Folk you speak with regularly become the Folk you trust. The trust becomes frith.
That is not a small thing. That is everything.
Get to the Events
I will be direct with you. The calls and the studies build the foundation, but the events are where you feel it in your bones. There is something about standing in the same space with your Folk, breaking bread together, watching your children run together, competing and laughing, and sitting around a fire at the end of the day, that no screen can replicate.
If you have been on the edges, attending calls here and there but not making it to gatherings, I am asking you to change that this year. Not because I am telling you to. But because I know what waits for you on the other side of that decision.
Midsummer is Coming
This June, Raven Folk United is gathering in Southern California for Midsummer. Every year we do this, and every year something remarkable happens. The numbers grow, yes, but that is not what moves me. What moves me is watching the spirit of our Folk deepen. The frith that fills the space. The children who are watching everything, taking it all in, learning without being taught that this is who they are and where they belong.
Our Haminja strengthens at these gatherings. I have watched it happen year after year. Folk who came as strangers leave as family. Children who have never met find each other and play as though they have always known one another. Warriors challenge each other with honor. Women circle together and hold space that is old and real and necessary.
Axe throwing, combat challenges, games, women's circles, children's activities, and feasting together all weekend. Camping under the summer sky with your people around you.
This is what we build toward all year. This is why we show up to the calls, why we do the work, why we study and circle and grow together. So that when we stand in that field in June, we are not strangers gathering. We are Folk coming home.
Food is provided. Camping on site. All ages welcome. Registration is open now.
Come. Bring your family. Let your children see what their people look like when they are alive and together and free.
In frith and service to our Folk,
Harvala Heathor,
Raven Folk United
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
There is something that happens when Folk show up consistently not just to the big events, not just when it is convenient, but to the calls, the circles, the studies, the lore nights. Something shifts. You can feel it. The connections deepen, the roots grow stronger, and what was once a group of individuals begins to move like a people.
That is what I want to talk about today.
Why Participation Matters
When I look at what makes Raven Folk United what it is, it is not any single event or any single person. It is the consistency of showing up. Our women's calls, men's calls, Vril calls, recovery calls, lore studies, classes, and our monthly all-members call exist for a reason. Each one is a thread. And threads, woven together, become something that cannot be easily broken.
When you join a women's circle or a men's call, you are not just attending a meeting. You are stepping into a space where your growth is held by people who share your blood memory, your values, your Gods. When you sit in a lore study, you are not just learning history. You are remembering who you are. When you show up to a Vril call or a recovery call, you are saying to yourself and to your Folk that this path is worth the work.
That matters more than most people realize when they first begin.
Connection does not happen all at once. It builds. Call by call, study by study, gathering by gathering. The Folk you speak with regularly become the Folk you trust. The trust becomes frith.
That is not a small thing. That is everything.
Get to the Events
I will be direct with you. The calls and the studies build the foundation, but the events are where you feel it in your bones. There is something about standing in the same space with your Folk, breaking bread together, watching your children run together, competing and laughing, and sitting around a fire at the end of the day, that no screen can replicate.
If you have been on the edges, attending calls here and there but not making it to gatherings, I am asking you to change that this year. Not because I am telling you to. But because I know what waits for you on the other side of that decision.
Midsummer is Coming
This June, Raven Folk United is gathering in Southern California for Midsummer. Every year we do this, and every year something remarkable happens. The numbers grow, yes, but that is not what moves me. What moves me is watching the spirit of our Folk deepen. The frith that fills the space. The children who are watching everything, taking it all in, learning without being taught that this is who they are and where they belong.
Our Haminja strengthens at these gatherings. I have watched it happen year after year. Folk who came as strangers leave as family. Children who have never met find each other and play as though they have always known one another. Warriors challenge each other with honor. Women circle together and hold space that is old and real and necessary.
Axe throwing, combat challenges, games, women's circles, children's activities, and feasting together all weekend. Camping under the summer sky with your people around you.
This is what we build toward all year. This is why we show up to the calls, why we do the work, why we study and circle and grow together. So that when we stand in that field in June, we are not strangers gathering. We are Folk coming home.
Food is provided. Camping on site. All ages welcome. Registration is open now.
Come. Bring your family. Let your children see what their people look like when they are alive and together and free.
In frith and service to our Folk,
Harvala Heathor,
Raven Folk United
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
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The Draugr
Part I:
In the past, when our folk looked for guidance from the gods and ancestors, they searched for signs in the world around them, and then turned within themselves for integration and understanding. One method for this kind of spiritual attunement was practicing útiseta, to “sit out” overnight in a peaceful grove or on a hallowed howe. In those quiet moments, sacred truths could make themselves known to an attentive mind. Perhaps in the the stirring of the wind, or an animal visitor, or a dreamlike vision.
However, to conjure the dead through necromancy was taboo, and often had negative supernatural consequences. One example is the draugr from Proto-Germanic *draugaz, “delusion” and *dreuganą, “to mislead, deceive.” This is a spirit which takes the possession of a reanimated corpse. Like a zombie, the face may be familiar, and it may even retain memories of the body it inhabits, but the soul is gone, replaced by something rotten and hollow.
One aspect of the living soul is óðr. This was one of the first gifts given to mankind by Óðinn and his brothers. Óðinn’s very name means “The Master of Óðr.” This word is used frequently to refer to matters of the mind and the soul, but it carries additional meanings of restlessness, frenzy, inspiration, and even possession.
Óðr is the quality which defines poets, artists, craftsmen, warriors, and the all the most lively and passionate men persons among us. It fuels the ecstatic state where a man simultaneously loses his individual personhood and becomes more complete in his sense of purpose.
Carl Jung said, "Art is a kind of innate drive that seizes a human being and makes him its instrument."
What am I really getting at, here?
Óðinn’s relentless quest for knowledge is often cited as justification for using AI, and, to be fair, the use AI as a tool for research is quite pragmatic, and sometimes it can be entertaining, but in the same concept of communing with the dead, I think there is a proper and improper way to use this technology.
What I find most offensive is the use of AI to write and to “create” on one’s behalf—especially for religious purposes. Art and poetry is fundamentally human, even when it is flawed. It is an opportunity for the divine and mundane to inhabit the same space as we search for exaltation. To outsource one’s creativity to a machine is to rebuke the very gift of óðr. This is where I see the metaphor of the draugr.
Shade McCurdy
Lawspeaker, RFU
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
Part I:
In the past, when our folk looked for guidance from the gods and ancestors, they searched for signs in the world around them, and then turned within themselves for integration and understanding. One method for this kind of spiritual attunement was practicing útiseta, to “sit out” overnight in a peaceful grove or on a hallowed howe. In those quiet moments, sacred truths could make themselves known to an attentive mind. Perhaps in the the stirring of the wind, or an animal visitor, or a dreamlike vision.
However, to conjure the dead through necromancy was taboo, and often had negative supernatural consequences. One example is the draugr from Proto-Germanic *draugaz, “delusion” and *dreuganą, “to mislead, deceive.” This is a spirit which takes the possession of a reanimated corpse. Like a zombie, the face may be familiar, and it may even retain memories of the body it inhabits, but the soul is gone, replaced by something rotten and hollow.
One aspect of the living soul is óðr. This was one of the first gifts given to mankind by Óðinn and his brothers. Óðinn’s very name means “The Master of Óðr.” This word is used frequently to refer to matters of the mind and the soul, but it carries additional meanings of restlessness, frenzy, inspiration, and even possession.
Óðr is the quality which defines poets, artists, craftsmen, warriors, and the all the most lively and passionate men persons among us. It fuels the ecstatic state where a man simultaneously loses his individual personhood and becomes more complete in his sense of purpose.
Carl Jung said, "Art is a kind of innate drive that seizes a human being and makes him its instrument."
What am I really getting at, here?
Óðinn’s relentless quest for knowledge is often cited as justification for using AI, and, to be fair, the use AI as a tool for research is quite pragmatic, and sometimes it can be entertaining, but in the same concept of communing with the dead, I think there is a proper and improper way to use this technology.
What I find most offensive is the use of AI to write and to “create” on one’s behalf—especially for religious purposes. Art and poetry is fundamentally human, even when it is flawed. It is an opportunity for the divine and mundane to inhabit the same space as we search for exaltation. To outsource one’s creativity to a machine is to rebuke the very gift of óðr. This is where I see the metaphor of the draugr.
Shade McCurdy
Lawspeaker, RFU
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
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The Draugr
Part II:
Like the draugr, AI can appear as human. It speaks, appears to use reason, and can even seem quite creatively talented. But it isn’t human. It is neither living, nor dead. It cannot imagine anything new—only string together things it has been trained to repeat. The previous diversity of art and ideas is gradually being reduced to an unremarkable mean which causes all images, writing, and music to appear the same.
I now see some people rushing into reliance upon LLMs to try explaining the depth of the divine connection to our gods, ancestors, and the world around us, as though a machine has any idea of what it means to have the gifts of life. When they go so far as to claim ownership of the “art” generated for them, it sows seeds of distrust about the authenticity of all interactions. Now the people simply repeat what the draugr repeated first, severing themselves from the ecstatic connection which once motivated them to take chances at being vulnerable with self-expression.
We are saturated in an environment where opportunities for sacred connection have become depersonalized and commodified in the name of “content.” This sad affair is only going to increase, so long as we use mass media to communicate.
But in a time where it’s already extremely difficult to form lasting and meaningful relationships with other people, do we really want all of the books, illustrations, and music about our ancestral faith to be made by soulless entities which masquerade as human? How could we even claim a right to these things being our culture if it no longer comes from our own folk—themselves being the dynamic conduit for our ancestors and our gods?
We must fight this while we are still in the early days of this technology. If we want our children to stand above this mediocrity, we must set an example for them to follow. This example must be one of attentiveness, resourcefulness, and self-authorship. As fewer and fewer people think for themselves, our descendants will remember how to truly be children of Midgard, and will not be so easily swayed by placating phrases nor fall victim to the digital draugar which prey upon our folksoul.
So practice your writing skills. Practice drawing. Make your own music. Even if you doubt your own abilities, the crafts from your own hands are of infinitely greater value than ones which require no inspiration or effort. A gift demands a gift, so let your own creativity be what repays the gods!
Shade McCurdy
Lawspeaker, RFU
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
Part II:
Like the draugr, AI can appear as human. It speaks, appears to use reason, and can even seem quite creatively talented. But it isn’t human. It is neither living, nor dead. It cannot imagine anything new—only string together things it has been trained to repeat. The previous diversity of art and ideas is gradually being reduced to an unremarkable mean which causes all images, writing, and music to appear the same.
I now see some people rushing into reliance upon LLMs to try explaining the depth of the divine connection to our gods, ancestors, and the world around us, as though a machine has any idea of what it means to have the gifts of life. When they go so far as to claim ownership of the “art” generated for them, it sows seeds of distrust about the authenticity of all interactions. Now the people simply repeat what the draugr repeated first, severing themselves from the ecstatic connection which once motivated them to take chances at being vulnerable with self-expression.
We are saturated in an environment where opportunities for sacred connection have become depersonalized and commodified in the name of “content.” This sad affair is only going to increase, so long as we use mass media to communicate.
But in a time where it’s already extremely difficult to form lasting and meaningful relationships with other people, do we really want all of the books, illustrations, and music about our ancestral faith to be made by soulless entities which masquerade as human? How could we even claim a right to these things being our culture if it no longer comes from our own folk—themselves being the dynamic conduit for our ancestors and our gods?
We must fight this while we are still in the early days of this technology. If we want our children to stand above this mediocrity, we must set an example for them to follow. This example must be one of attentiveness, resourcefulness, and self-authorship. As fewer and fewer people think for themselves, our descendants will remember how to truly be children of Midgard, and will not be so easily swayed by placating phrases nor fall victim to the digital draugar which prey upon our folksoul.
So practice your writing skills. Practice drawing. Make your own music. Even if you doubt your own abilities, the crafts from your own hands are of infinitely greater value than ones which require no inspiration or effort. A gift demands a gift, so let your own creativity be what repays the gods!
Shade McCurdy
Lawspeaker, RFU
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
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Raven Folk United is a community striving to empower, build and help others within our community. We do this every day by word and deed.
With this in mind, we wanted to share the story of one of our young members recognized by his peers as a true warrior raised from birth, native to our customs and beliefs.
Please take a moment to read, share and contribute if you can. This is a solid young man with a great future ahead of him among our folk.
https://v2.givesendgo.com/support-a-champions-come-back
With this in mind, we wanted to share the story of one of our young members recognized by his peers as a true warrior raised from birth, native to our customs and beliefs.
Please take a moment to read, share and contribute if you can. This is a solid young man with a great future ahead of him among our folk.
https://v2.givesendgo.com/support-a-champions-come-back
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We need your help!For eleven years, wrestling hasn’t just been a sport in our house; it’s been a way of life. My son, Balian, stepped onto the mat for the f…
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Anglo-Saxon and Continental Germanic Identity: Oath, Wyrd, Law, and Social Memory
The identity of the Anglo-Saxon peoples is not an isolated development, but a continuation of the older Germanic world carried across the sea into Britain. When the Angles, Saxons, and related tribes migrated, they brought with them more than language or custom—they carried a living system rooted in kinship, honor, and ancestral memory.
This system, described in part by Tacitus in Germania, reflects a society bound together not by distant institutions, but by oath, shared lineage, and duty to the folk. It is best understood as Folkish (in the sense of community-rooted and place-based)—a structure where identity is inseparable from land, people, and inherited obligation.
Oath as the Foundation of Order:
Among both the continental Germanic tribes and the Anglo-Saxons, the oath was sacred.
An oath bound individuals in ways deeper than law alone. It defined loyalty between warrior and lord, trust within the kin-group, and obligation to the wider community. To break such an oath was not simply dishonorable—it threatened the cohesion of the folk itself.
This tradition carried into Anglo-Saxon England through the comitatus system, where warriors were bound to their leaders in mutual loyalty. In regions such as Mercia, authority rested not on abstract rule, but on networks of sworn allegiance—echoing the earlier tribal systems found along the Danube frontier.
Law as Living Memory:
Germanic law began not as written code, but as living memory—spoken, remembered, and upheld by the community.
Over time, Anglo-Saxon rulers formalized these traditions into written law, such as the codes issued by King Æthelberht of Kent. Yet the essence remained unchanged. Law was not imposed from above; it emerged from the shared understanding of the folk.
Its principles were consistent across both continental and insular worlds:
Justice through compensation (wergild).
Restoration rather than destruction.
Recognition of kinship, status, and intent.
Law preserved harmony. It did not exist to sever the community, but to hold it together.
Protection of the Household:
The household stood at the center of both Germanic and Anglo-Saxon life.
Women and children were essential to the continuity of the folk, and their protection was reinforced through both custom and law. Tacitus noted the respect given to women among the Germanic tribes, and this respect is reflected in Anglo-Saxon legal codes, which imposed penalties for harm against them.
The stability of the household ensured the stability of the wider community. To harm it was to weaken the entire social structure.
Mercia and the Danube - Continuity Across Lands:
The kingdom of Mercia offers a clear example of continuity with earlier Germanic societies.
Like the tribes along the Danube frontier, Mercia functioned as a borderland culture, shaped by interaction with neighboring powers while maintaining internal cohesion. It balanced local authority with broader leadership, and relied on warrior elites bound by oath and kinship.
Under rulers such as King Offa of Mercia, Mercia achieved strength without abandoning its decentralized roots. This reflects the same adaptive resilience seen among continental Germanic tribes facing Roman influence.
Sacred Landscape and Folk Tradition:
Religion among Germanic peoples was inseparable from land and community.
Tacitus describes the worship of Nerthus, whose rites emphasized fertility, peace, and the sacred nature of the earth. This reflects a worldview in which the land itself was alive with meaning.
In Britain, similar patterns continued. Figures such as Nodens illustrate how traditions adapted while retaining their core structure: sacred spaces tied to nature, communal participation, and reverence for ancestral connection.
This was a Folkish spiritual tradition, rooted not in institutions, but in place, people, and continuity.
A.C.
RFU Virginia State Rep
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
The identity of the Anglo-Saxon peoples is not an isolated development, but a continuation of the older Germanic world carried across the sea into Britain. When the Angles, Saxons, and related tribes migrated, they brought with them more than language or custom—they carried a living system rooted in kinship, honor, and ancestral memory.
This system, described in part by Tacitus in Germania, reflects a society bound together not by distant institutions, but by oath, shared lineage, and duty to the folk. It is best understood as Folkish (in the sense of community-rooted and place-based)—a structure where identity is inseparable from land, people, and inherited obligation.
Oath as the Foundation of Order:
Among both the continental Germanic tribes and the Anglo-Saxons, the oath was sacred.
An oath bound individuals in ways deeper than law alone. It defined loyalty between warrior and lord, trust within the kin-group, and obligation to the wider community. To break such an oath was not simply dishonorable—it threatened the cohesion of the folk itself.
This tradition carried into Anglo-Saxon England through the comitatus system, where warriors were bound to their leaders in mutual loyalty. In regions such as Mercia, authority rested not on abstract rule, but on networks of sworn allegiance—echoing the earlier tribal systems found along the Danube frontier.
Law as Living Memory:
Germanic law began not as written code, but as living memory—spoken, remembered, and upheld by the community.
Over time, Anglo-Saxon rulers formalized these traditions into written law, such as the codes issued by King Æthelberht of Kent. Yet the essence remained unchanged. Law was not imposed from above; it emerged from the shared understanding of the folk.
Its principles were consistent across both continental and insular worlds:
Justice through compensation (wergild).
Restoration rather than destruction.
Recognition of kinship, status, and intent.
Law preserved harmony. It did not exist to sever the community, but to hold it together.
Protection of the Household:
The household stood at the center of both Germanic and Anglo-Saxon life.
Women and children were essential to the continuity of the folk, and their protection was reinforced through both custom and law. Tacitus noted the respect given to women among the Germanic tribes, and this respect is reflected in Anglo-Saxon legal codes, which imposed penalties for harm against them.
The stability of the household ensured the stability of the wider community. To harm it was to weaken the entire social structure.
Mercia and the Danube - Continuity Across Lands:
The kingdom of Mercia offers a clear example of continuity with earlier Germanic societies.
Like the tribes along the Danube frontier, Mercia functioned as a borderland culture, shaped by interaction with neighboring powers while maintaining internal cohesion. It balanced local authority with broader leadership, and relied on warrior elites bound by oath and kinship.
Under rulers such as King Offa of Mercia, Mercia achieved strength without abandoning its decentralized roots. This reflects the same adaptive resilience seen among continental Germanic tribes facing Roman influence.
Sacred Landscape and Folk Tradition:
Religion among Germanic peoples was inseparable from land and community.
Tacitus describes the worship of Nerthus, whose rites emphasized fertility, peace, and the sacred nature of the earth. This reflects a worldview in which the land itself was alive with meaning.
In Britain, similar patterns continued. Figures such as Nodens illustrate how traditions adapted while retaining their core structure: sacred spaces tied to nature, communal participation, and reverence for ancestral connection.
This was a Folkish spiritual tradition, rooted not in institutions, but in place, people, and continuity.
A.C.
RFU Virginia State Rep
⚡️ ravenfolkunited.org
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From the mist-filled summits to the rushing rivers and streams, in our beautiful home state of Arkansas, the mighty white gods are living. We assembled in the name of Idunna, that beautiful and ancient goddess of fertility. It was a cool, overcast day in the Ozarks, and we had a fantastic festival to celebrate the season. We had fellowship with good folk and delicious food provided by our noble sisters. After eating, the kids had a blast! The patient and wise Mr. Lucky read the story of Idunna’s kidnapping from the Younger Edda to the children then afterwards they did a pagan spin on an easter egg hunt, searching for rune-filled eggs. Towards the end of the day we held an Idunna blot and our gods joined us. It was a fantastic beginning to our year and we appreciate everyone who helped and attended.
~with honor through duty~
Gildwyn Heimdallson
RFU Arkansas State Rep
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~with honor through duty~
Gildwyn Heimdallson
RFU Arkansas State Rep
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ᚱ Raven Folk Roundtable ᚱ
Join us on Saturday the 25th for a podcast that's never been done before. The many great kindreds of Raven Folk United are sending their Goðar for an interview!
This show will have various experienced irl faith leaders under one banner to discuss a wide array of topics. We will be discussing:
• Their experience with and wisdom surrounding their leadership in Pagan Revivalism.
• Their stances on theological issues within Heathenry.
• Their navigation of their Revival through this modern age.
• Their views and visions for the future of our glorious rebirth, so that we connect with our deep roots and have growing branches once again!
• There will also be a special announcement from Raven Folk United during the show, as well as a live Q&A from you the audience!
Join us live at 12pm eastern standard time, and take a seat beside the leaders of Pagan Revivalism, at the Raven Folk Roundtable show!
Join us on Saturday the 25th for a podcast that's never been done before. The many great kindreds of Raven Folk United are sending their Goðar for an interview!
This show will have various experienced irl faith leaders under one banner to discuss a wide array of topics. We will be discussing:
• Their experience with and wisdom surrounding their leadership in Pagan Revivalism.
• Their stances on theological issues within Heathenry.
• Their navigation of their Revival through this modern age.
• Their views and visions for the future of our glorious rebirth, so that we connect with our deep roots and have growing branches once again!
• There will also be a special announcement from Raven Folk United during the show, as well as a live Q&A from you the audience!
Join us live at 12pm eastern standard time, and take a seat beside the leaders of Pagan Revivalism, at the Raven Folk Roundtable show!
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ᚱ Raven Folk Roundtable ᚱ
Join us tomorrow for a podcast that's never been done before. The many great kindreds of Raven Folk United are sending their Goðar for a roundtable interview & discussion!
This show will have many experienced faith leaders from across the US under one banner to discuss many topics, of which we will be discussing:
• Their experience with and wisdom surrounding their leadership in Pagan Revivalism.
• Their stances on theological issues within Heathenry.
• Their navigation of their Revival through this modern age.
• Their views and visions for the future of our glorious rebirth, so that we connect with our deep roots and have growing branches once again!
• There will also be a special announcement from Raven Folk United during the show, as well as a live Q&A from you the audience!
Join us live at 12pm eastern standard time, and take a seat beside amazing leaders of Pagan Revivalism, at the Raven Folk Roundtable show!
Join us tomorrow for a podcast that's never been done before. The many great kindreds of Raven Folk United are sending their Goðar for a roundtable interview & discussion!
This show will have many experienced faith leaders from across the US under one banner to discuss many topics, of which we will be discussing:
• Their experience with and wisdom surrounding their leadership in Pagan Revivalism.
• Their stances on theological issues within Heathenry.
• Their navigation of their Revival through this modern age.
• Their views and visions for the future of our glorious rebirth, so that we connect with our deep roots and have growing branches once again!
• There will also be a special announcement from Raven Folk United during the show, as well as a live Q&A from you the audience!
Join us live at 12pm eastern standard time, and take a seat beside amazing leaders of Pagan Revivalism, at the Raven Folk Roundtable show!
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THE HOPE FOR TOMORROW
Raven Folk's push for Tribal Land
Ever since I was a child, I have seen certain truths clearly through modern propaganda. Through countless generations of targeted manipulation, people have slowly been enslaved, one link at a time.
I recall the campfires of youth and the simplicity of family and community; of song and love. This has been and will always be our strength. My reputation precedes me as a man of war. Alas, in such a time as this, our men must be men. But my true heart and my most passionate dream for the future is that of a community of safety, devotion to our Gods, and a community that loves each other.
Outward, we must still have warriors. This is nature and we are wolves, but inward, as we shake free from the shackles of modern times, all egos and illusion can also be lost. Let us once again love one another as we are family. As we set forth to plant our flag in our own soil and declare a capitol for our homeland, let this undertaking resonate with each and everyone of the Raven Folk citizens. This tribal Folk Nation is yours! This campaign is your glory! OUR Kingdom will conquer for the Folk and then we will create a place for future generations to thrive!
The magnitude of what we are trying to accomplish is heavy, and as we begin our push I hope each and everyone of you are excited to help us hoist this banner high!
Hail Raven Folk United!
HAIL OUR MIGHTY GODS!
By Michael Sessumes
Hildingr, RFU
Donate to Hrafnlundr-Raven Grove through RFU’s ᛟ Othala Fund:
https://www.ravenfolkunited.org/support
Raven Folk's push for Tribal Land
Ever since I was a child, I have seen certain truths clearly through modern propaganda. Through countless generations of targeted manipulation, people have slowly been enslaved, one link at a time.
I recall the campfires of youth and the simplicity of family and community; of song and love. This has been and will always be our strength. My reputation precedes me as a man of war. Alas, in such a time as this, our men must be men. But my true heart and my most passionate dream for the future is that of a community of safety, devotion to our Gods, and a community that loves each other.
Outward, we must still have warriors. This is nature and we are wolves, but inward, as we shake free from the shackles of modern times, all egos and illusion can also be lost. Let us once again love one another as we are family. As we set forth to plant our flag in our own soil and declare a capitol for our homeland, let this undertaking resonate with each and everyone of the Raven Folk citizens. This tribal Folk Nation is yours! This campaign is your glory! OUR Kingdom will conquer for the Folk and then we will create a place for future generations to thrive!
The magnitude of what we are trying to accomplish is heavy, and as we begin our push I hope each and everyone of you are excited to help us hoist this banner high!
Hail Raven Folk United!
HAIL OUR MIGHTY GODS!
By Michael Sessumes
Hildingr, RFU
Donate to Hrafnlundr-Raven Grove through RFU’s ᛟ Othala Fund:
https://www.ravenfolkunited.org/support
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ᚱ Raven Folk Roundtable ᚱ
In a little over an hour from now, join the faith leaders of the many great kindreds of Raven Folk United live!
We will go over their experiences being faith leaders, theological questions, their thoughts about revival today & their vision for the future!
After the interview, we will be having an open question and answer section for you, the audience, to ask these faith leaders whatever you would like!
Take a seat at the Raven Folk Roundtable, only on Pagan Revivalism channel!
https://t.iss.one/Pagan_Revivalism?livestream
In a little over an hour from now, join the faith leaders of the many great kindreds of Raven Folk United live!
We will go over their experiences being faith leaders, theological questions, their thoughts about revival today & their vision for the future!
After the interview, we will be having an open question and answer section for you, the audience, to ask these faith leaders whatever you would like!
Take a seat at the Raven Folk Roundtable, only on Pagan Revivalism channel!
https://t.iss.one/Pagan_Revivalism?livestream
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Raven Folk Roundtable
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ᚱ Raven Folk Roundtable ᚱ
I want to thank the amazing faith leaders of Raven Folk United, the Pacific Northwest Wolfpack & the Sacred Stew for joining the Pagan Revivalist Show! All of them have amazing insights & information so give them a visit. If you're interested in Raven Folk United, check out their website here, or if you'd like to support their work, go to ravenfolkunited.org/suppot
If you love this show & want more like it, follow us @ t.iss.one/Pagan_Revivalism & listen to our amazing backcatalog for free!
ᚱ Timestamps ᚱ
0:00:00 - Introductions
Chapter 1
0:10:26 - Call to Leadership
0:37:42 - Welcoming Womenfolk
0:46:53 - Building Community
Chapter 2
1:15:43 - Of Fate & Free-will
1:31:09 - Wisdom's Journey
1:45:26 - Baldr Worship
1:50:40 - Sources & Methods
Chapter 3
2:01:12 - Outreach & Healing
2:13:04 - Practical Foundations
Chapter 4
2:36:39 - RFU & PNWWP Union
2:47:42 - On Temples & Groves
2:57:28 - Of Gods & Victory
3:08:45 - RFU Special Announcement
Closing Statements
3:12:18 - Conclusions
I want to thank the amazing faith leaders of Raven Folk United, the Pacific Northwest Wolfpack & the Sacred Stew for joining the Pagan Revivalist Show! All of them have amazing insights & information so give them a visit. If you're interested in Raven Folk United, check out their website here, or if you'd like to support their work, go to ravenfolkunited.org/suppot
If you love this show & want more like it, follow us @ t.iss.one/Pagan_Revivalism & listen to our amazing backcatalog for free!
ᚱ Timestamps ᚱ
0:00:00 - Introductions
Chapter 1
0:10:26 - Call to Leadership
0:37:42 - Welcoming Womenfolk
0:46:53 - Building Community
Chapter 2
1:15:43 - Of Fate & Free-will
1:31:09 - Wisdom's Journey
1:45:26 - Baldr Worship
1:50:40 - Sources & Methods
Chapter 3
2:01:12 - Outreach & Healing
2:13:04 - Practical Foundations
Chapter 4
2:36:39 - RFU & PNWWP Union
2:47:42 - On Temples & Groves
2:57:28 - Of Gods & Victory
3:08:45 - RFU Special Announcement
Closing Statements
3:12:18 - Conclusions
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