Rune staves

The Elder Futhark Runes - (most commonly used rune staves)

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Fun fact: none of the Icelandic magical staves have anything to do with the Vikings, the earliest known examples are found in an Icelandic grimoire called the Galdrabók (Book of Magic) dating from the 17th century.

Ymir as suggested by @o_grizzly_1 decorated with icy mountains and dripping venom as well as a river between the legs of the letter M symbolizing Ymirs blood and horns, I just like to draw giants with horns, they indicate that they are ancient, wise and I think those look cool :D . Vidar as suggested by @zhumauly.zhanibek decorated with spears indicating the vengeance he will bring and the broken jaws of Fenrir near the leg of the letter R . Hrym for myself, decorated with the shield held…

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The Valkyrie Stave is a a Bind Rune infused with Galdr Stave and Seiðr magic designed by our sister @tatted_heathen_lass Fehu: Freyja's rune; For prosperity, good fortune, foresight, fertility, creation and feminine energy. Algiz: for the protection of the Valkyrie while they come for the souls of the brave fallen, to take to Folkvangr and Valhalla. Birkano: for the eternal love of a mother and new beginnings in the afterlife. Raido: for the journey to Folkvangr or Valhalla, and from ...