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Blot & Sumbel by Wolverine
There is no need for quarter-calling, elements or directions etc or any archaic language such as 'Thou ' - 'Thee' or any of that nonsense ! (that's for the Abrahamic Faiths) Just use your normal every-day speaking voice.
All that's needed is a Drinking Horn or vessel of some-sort, & a bowl.
Blot :-
The Blot is the most common ritual within Heathenry
In its simplest form, a blot is making a sacrifice to the Gods.
In the old days, this was done by feasting on an animal which was consecrated to the Gods.
Today, the most common blot is an offering of mead or other alcoholic
beverage to the deities.
A blot can be a simple affair where a horn of mead is
consecrated to the Gods and then poured as a libation, or it can be a part of a larger ritual.
The blot consists of; the hallowing or consecrating of the offering, the sharing of the offering, and the libation.
The only tools required are mead, cider or beer, a horn , sprig of evergreen & a blot-bowl into which the libation will be made.
After the sharing of the offering-what is left is then poured into the blot-bowl, then the evergreen sprig is dipped into the contents of the blot-bowl then sprinkled around the area & people partaking in the blot.
The offering is then taken outside & poured onto the earth & a few words are said to the Gods by thanking them.
Sumbel :-
At a Sumbel toasts are drunk to the Gods, as well as to a persons ancestors or friends. Rather than a toast, a person might also offer a brag or story of some sort, or a song , poem or some project that they wish to undertake.
One format for the sumbel is to drink three rounds. The first is dedicated to the Gods, the second to ancestors and the third to recent ancestors, or friends which have passed from this world. An alternative to this is for the first round to be to the Gods, the second to an ancestor who has passed on, and the third a personal boast.
Sometimes there is a free-for-all where stories are told, toasts are made, and bragging is done until all gathered are in an altered state of consciousness ! (or under the table) LOL !
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
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Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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