.... - Revision history

Tolknor: /* =Norse Mythology */

2025-05-19T03:03:19Z

=Norse Mythology

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:03, 19 May 2025
Line 272:		Line 272:
	===Raven in Myth and Legend===		===Raven in Myth and Legend===

	====Norse Mythology===		====Norse Mythology====

	* Huginn and Muninn: Ravens of Odin, representing Thought and Memory		* Huginn and Muninn: Ravens of Odin, representing Thought and Memory

Tolknor: /* Resolution */

2025-05-19T03:03:00Z

Resolution

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:03, 19 May 2025
Line 239:		Line 239:
	*Force: Silvana leads her people in a decisive battle against the malevolent fey, driving them back into the Great Forest of Arden.		*Force: Silvana leads her people in a decisive battle against the malevolent fey, driving them back into the Great Forest of Arden.
	*Sacrifice: Silvana discovers that the malevolent fey’s actions are tied to an ancient wrong committed by her ancestors. She must make a personal sacrifice to atone for their sins.		*Sacrifice: Silvana discovers that the malevolent fey’s actions are tied to an ancient wrong committed by her ancestors. She must make a personal sacrifice to atone for their sins.



			==Raven==
			===The Raven — A Profile in Power and Mystery===
			====Physical Traits====

			* Species: ''Corvus corax'' (Common Raven)
			* Size: Large; 60–70 cm (24–28 in) long, with a wingspan up to 120 cm (47 in)
			* Appearance:

			* Glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen
			* Shaggy throat feathers ("hackles")
			* Large, powerful, slightly curved beak
			* Wedge-shaped tail (distinctive in flight)
			* Call: Deep, croaking “kraaak” — low and resonant

			====Behavior and Intelligence====

			* Solitary or Paired: Often seen alone or with a bonded mate; fiercely territorial
			* Predatory Scavenger: Hunts small animals, raids nests, scavenges carrion
			* Tool Use: Known for using tools and solving complex problems
			* Memory: Exceptional at remembering faces, landscapes, and threats
			* Mimicry: Can mimic human speech and other sounds

			====Fighting Ability====

			* Aggressive and Strategic: Will fight to defend territory or mate, using tactics and brute force
			* Physical Edge: Strong beak and talons make it a formidable opponent among birds
			* Fearless: Will harass larger predators or rival birds of prey

			===Raven in Myth and Legend===

			====Norse Mythology===

			* Huginn and Muninn: Ravens of Odin, representing Thought and Memory

			* Fly across the Nine Realms daily, bringing knowledge to the Allfather
			* Symbolize wisdom, divine sight, and the mind’s reach
			* Ravens were battlefield omens — the presence of ravens meant bloodshed and fate.

			====Celtic Mythology====

			* The Morrígan, goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty:

			* Appears as a raven or is accompanied by a swarm of them
			* Foretells death and change; flies over battlefields choosing who will die
			* Ravens are her eyes and voice, a sign of divine will and chaos

			===Symbolism Across Cultures===

			* Native American (Pacific Northwest): Raven is the creator and trickster, bringer of fire, light, and stories. Mischievous, clever, and transformative.
			* Alchemy and Esotericism:

			* Raven represents Nigredo, the blackening—symbolizing death, dissolution, and rebirth
			* A sacred herald of transformation and hidden truth
			===Mythic Personality of the Raven===

			* The raven is the dark prophet, the skyborne spy of gods, and the shadow of fate.
			* It circles above the living, dives into death, and speaks in riddles and echoes.
			* It is not simply a bird—it is a messenger, a keeper of memory, and a harbinger of great change.

Tolknor: /* Key Locations for the Conflict */

2025-03-23T15:06:56Z

Key Locations for the Conflict

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:06, 23 March 2025
Line 231:		Line 231:
	*'''The Moonlit Glade''':		*'''The Moonlit Glade''':
	A sacred meeting place for the benevolent fey. Silvana can seek their counsel here, but the malevolent fey may attempt to ambush her.		A sacred meeting place for the benevolent fey. Silvana can seek their counsel here, but the malevolent fey may attempt to ambush her.

			*'''[[Plumhallow]]''':
			A immigrant encampment of hobbits from off planet.

	==Resolution==		==Resolution==

Tolknor: /* Origins of the Threat */

2025-03-15T16:41:28Z

Origins of the Threat

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:41, 15 March 2025
Line 82:		Line 82:
	\|-		\|-
	\| <big>'''The Nuckelavee-Morsath the Drowned'''</big>		\| <big>'''The Nuckelavee-Morsath the Drowned'''</big>
			[[File:Morsath the Drowned.jpg\|200px]]
	*A terrifying river spirit that spreads blight and disease. Vengeful and relentless, it hates all living things and seeks to drown the land in decay. Part horse and part humanoid.		*A terrifying river spirit that spreads blight and disease. Vengeful and relentless, it hates all living things and seeks to drown the land in decay. Part horse and part humanoid.
	*Appearance: A grotesque fusion of horse and humanoid, with slimy, seaweed-covered skin and glowing red eyes. Its breath is a toxic mist, and its touch spreads rot.		*Appearance: A grotesque fusion of horse and humanoid, with slimy, seaweed-covered skin and glowing red eyes. Its breath is a toxic mist, and its touch spreads rot.

Tolknor at 20:47, 10 March 2025

2025-03-10T20:47:12Z

Show changes

Tolknor: /* Scottish Rite and York Rite */

2025-03-06T13:32:34Z

Scottish Rite and York Rite

Show changes

Tolknor: /* Political & Intelligence Adversaries */

2025-03-06T13:01:40Z

Political & Intelligence Adversaries

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:01, 6 March 2025
Line 336:		Line 336:
	*''' Foreign Intelligence Services''' – Eli’s artifact smuggling and shadowy dealings might have put him on the radar of agencies like the FSB, Mossad, or China's MSS.		*''' Foreign Intelligence Services''' – Eli’s artifact smuggling and shadowy dealings might have put him on the radar of agencies like the FSB, Mossad, or China's MSS.
	*'''The Order of the Burning Crown''' – A secretive nationalist group that considers Eli a threat due to his exposure of their hidden historical manipulations.		*'''The Order of the Burning Crown''' – A secretive nationalist group that considers Eli a threat due to his exposure of their hidden historical manipulations.
	8====Criminal & Smuggling World====		====Criminal & Smuggling World====
	*'''Mendoza Cartel '''– A Mesoamerican artifact-smuggling syndicate that Eli may have crossed paths with, either by outbidding them or stealing from them.		*'''Mendoza Cartel '''– A Mesoamerican artifact-smuggling syndicate that Eli may have crossed paths with, either by outbidding them or stealing from them.
	*'''Zaza "The Butcher" Karim''' – A Middle Eastern arms dealer with a side business in antiquities who once tried to have Eli killed for double-crossing him.		*'''Zaza "The Butcher" Karim''' – A Middle Eastern arms dealer with a side business in antiquities who once tried to have Eli killed for double-crossing him.
Line 346:		Line 346:
	====Masonic & Esoteric Conflicts====		====Masonic & Esoteric Conflicts====
	*''' Grand Master Alaric von Hess '''– A high-ranking Freemason with ties to European lodges who sees Eli as an unorthodox rogue tarnishing Masonic traditions.		*''' Grand Master Alaric von Hess '''– A high-ranking Freemason with ties to European lodges who sees Eli as an unorthodox rogue tarnishing Masonic traditions.
	*'''The Rosicrucian Elite '''– A faction of mystical scholars who once welcomed Eli but now consider him a liability after he uncovered a forbidden manuscript.		*'''The Rosicrucian Elite '''– A faction of mystical scholars who once welcomed Eli but now consider him a liability after he uncovered a forbidden manuscript.

	==='''The Wandering Lodge of the Emerald Compass'''===		==='''The Wandering Lodge of the Emerald Compass'''===
	A secretive yet loosely structured Masonic-adjacent esoteric society, the Wandering Lodge of the Emerald Compass is an itinerant order of scholars, mystics, adventurers, and occultists who blend academic research with practical fieldwork in ancient mysteries. Unlike most traditional lodges, which operate from fixed locations, the Emerald Compass moves between significant historical and mystical sites worldwide, treating the world itself as a vast temple of hidden knowledge.		A secretive yet loosely structured Masonic-adjacent esoteric society, the Wandering Lodge of the Emerald Compass is an itinerant order of scholars, mystics, adventurers, and occultists who blend academic research with practical fieldwork in ancient mysteries. Unlike most traditional lodges, which operate from fixed locations, the Emerald Compass moves between significant historical and mystical sites worldwide, treating the world itself as a vast temple of hidden knowledge.

Tolknor: /* Education & Academic Journey */

2025-03-06T13:01:10Z

Education & Academic Journey

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:01, 6 March 2025
Line 251:		Line 251:
	**Studied Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on mystical experiences.		**Studied Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on mystical experiences.
	**Published work on the psychological effects of ritual magic.		**Published work on the psychological effects of ritual magic.
	*'''PhD (Incomplete) ''– University of Colorado Boulder		*'''PhD (Incomplete) '''– University of Colorado Boulder
	**Focused on the global history of esoteric traditions (Anthropology).		**Focused on the global history of esoteric traditions (Anthropology).
	**Dropped out due to substance abuse, ethical concerns, and disillusionment with academia.		**Dropped out due to substance abuse, ethical concerns, and disillusionment with academia.
	*'''PhD''' Finished:		*'''PhD''' Finished:

	===Military & Field Experience===		===Military & Field Experience===
	*'''Military Intelligence (USMC, brief service) '''– Deployed in the Middle East, where he learned Arabic and developed expertise in cryptography and cultural analysis.		*'''Military Intelligence (USMC, brief service) '''– Deployed in the Middle East, where he learned Arabic and developed expertise in cryptography and cultural analysis.

Tolknor: /* j */

2025-03-06T12:59:35Z

Show changes

Tolknor: /* j */

2025-03-06T02:15:02Z

Show changes