Seiðr
Seiðr is a magical tradition prominently practiced by and used within the context of Voðeren societies. The practice is mostly associated with the gods Odør, Þurig, Njat, Myrn, and Søf, though it may involve any of the Rusirr deities depending on the situation.
Seiðr is used in a ritual fashion in order to invoke the Rusirr deities to predict and modify the future. These ties with the divine are critical parts of the ritual nature of Seiðr, as attempts to modify the rituals to remove them by outsiders have proven unsuccessful. The Voðeren claim this as proof that their gods are, in fact, real. Traditionally, Seiðr is to be used for good, to will a good harvest or calm seas and not to curse an enemy with misfortune and the use of the practice for evil purposes is considered dishonorable and is thus taboo. Such rituals of woe or misfortune are nonetheless a large part of the magical scene, used among witch covens or particularly ruthless monarchs, or by people in desparate circumstances.
Seiðr is most often practiced by women, as the Voðeren believe magic and spiritualism to be the domain of women. However, some men, in particular those who are the children of female mages or who are taken on by these women as "assistants" may learn or become masters of Seiðr. Though usually looked down upon, they have their place in society.
Couple Notes:
1. sex rituals 2. male magicians looked down upon because being a Seiðr assistant is gonna involve you being sexually dominated by the woman (not if its your mom but following your mom instead of dad can be cringe or something idk)
Seiðr is used in a ritual fashion in order to invoke the Rusirr deities to predict and modify the future. These ties with the divine are critical parts of the ritual nature of Seiðr, as attempts to modify the rituals to remove them by outsiders have proven unsuccessful. The Voðeren claim this as proof that their gods are, in fact, real. Traditionally, Seiðr is to be used for good, to will a good harvest or calm seas and not to curse an enemy with misfortune and the use of the practice for evil purposes is considered dishonorable and is thus taboo. Such rituals of woe or misfortune are nonetheless a large part of the magical scene, used among witch covens or particularly ruthless monarchs, or by people in desparate circumstances.
Seiðr is most often practiced by women, as the Voðeren believe magic and spiritualism to be the domain of women. However, some men, in particular those who are the children of female mages or who are taken on by these women as "assistants" may learn or become masters of Seiðr. Though usually looked down upon, they have their place in society.
Couple Notes:
1. sex rituals 2. male magicians looked down upon because being a Seiðr assistant is gonna involve you being sexually dominated by the woman (not if its your mom but following your mom instead of dad can be cringe or something idk)
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