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 Ketara wrote:
XSaw the topic almost instantly after reading this.

This is epic, absolutely epic. I needed that.

Legend has it that the Norse God, Heimdallr, would blow the mythical Gjallerhorn to warn of the Viking apocalypse, also known as 'Ragnarok'. Ragnarok, which translates to ‘Doom of the Gods’, is due to be preceded by the winter of winters.

Thats a relief. Keep calm and carry on folks. Its not Heimdall and his mythical horn, its just some guy in a fancy dress costume.

Shadow Captain Edithae wrote:

Legend has it that the Norse God, Heimdallr, would blow the mythical Gjallerhorn to warn of the Viking apocalypse, also known as 'Ragnarok'. Ragnarok, which translates to ‘Doom of the Gods’, is due to be preceded by the winter of winters.

Thats a relief. Keep calm and carry on folks. Its not Heimdall and his mythical horn, its just some guy in a fancy dress costume.

Nah, it's just some LARPer.

If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

Probably not. But then you don't get to dine with busty chain-mail clad Scandinavian women.

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

The Norns have fated us all, and our deaths are already spun in their threads. To the Norse, it is simply our job to live up to the fate chosen for us, even if it is to be a nonbeliever.

They called me a fool to switch my religion to the Norse gods!

Who's laughing now?!?

Really they called you a fool? The first guy who talked gak called me a violent drunk looking for religious justification, so I glassed him. Everyone else just said they respected my religious preference after that.

as long as the world doesnt end before the new vikings (do I have the name right) series does I am happy...

ironically the season finale there was about ranarok too!

 CthuluIsSpy wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

Probably not. But then you don't get to dine with busty chain-mail clad Scandinavian women.

A price I am willing to pay to continue playing warhammer.

Ah, at long last. What better way to find our end than fighting side by side with the Gods against the forces of darkness? If some of you get earlier onto the battlefield than me, keep some Frost Giants for me, don't want to miss the fun. And dibs on a brunette Valkyrie.

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

You will come into the care of my sister Hel, as all who die come to Helheimr no matter their beliefs. Only those who met their end standing and proud shall be called to Valhala or Sessrúmnir. Sorry, but no exception for our little non-norse friends.

 Platuan4th wrote:

Shadow Captain Edithae wrote:

Legend has it that the Norse God, Heimdallr, would blow the mythical Gjallerhorn to warn of the Viking apocalypse, also known as 'Ragnarok'. Ragnarok, which translates to ‘Doom of the Gods’, is due to be preceded by the winter of winters.

Thats a relief. Keep calm and carry on folks. Its not Heimdall and his mythical horn, its just some guy in a fancy dress costume.

Nah, it's just some LARPer.

And the difference is?

 CthuluIsSpy wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

Probably not. But then you don't get to dine with busty chain-mail clad Scandinavian women.

Where do I sign up?!

Whose blood must I drink from a skull to join this religion?

For Frost Giants I have Thermite Grenades. Pull pin. Yell "catch" and watch the fun....scanty clad Scandinavian women eh......tempted...but no...Bacchus of Wine and orgies

 Alfndrate wrote:
Whose blood must I drink from a skull to join this religion?

Depends on how traditional you want to be. Englishmen are pretty normal marks, French, Spaniards.... other Norsemen, any body really.

Now, my wedding is on February 15th... any chance this can happen before we load the credit cards... or is that whole 100 days a firm date?

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Alfndrate wrote:
Whose blood must I drink from a skull to join this religion?

Depends on how traditional you want to be. Englishmen are pretty normal marks, French, Spaniards.... other Norsemen, any body really.

Excellent, whom do I seek out once my 'quest' has been completed and I have vanquished my foe(s)?

 Alfndrate wrote:

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Alfndrate wrote:
Whose blood must I drink from a skull to join this religion?

Depends on how traditional you want to be. Englishmen are pretty normal marks, French, Spaniards.... other Norsemen, any body really.

Excellent, whom do I seek out once my 'quest' has been completed and I have vanquished my foe(s)?

Spend a week traveling the lands, the man with the most epic beard you meet will be able to steer you in the right direction, I'd wager.

Im very confused. If jesus said not to worship other gods and one side of ragnarok is made up of pther gods does that mean jesus is on the serpents side?

Personally I know im ok for ragnarok , I sighned up GES as my body guard.

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

It won't happen to any of us! It's a heap of crap! Last year it was meant to end because the Azteces said so! And we're still here..

 dakkajet wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

It won't happen to any of us! It's a heap of crap! Last year it was meant to end because the Azteces said so! And we're still here..

But Vikings are so much more awesome than Aztecs! That has to count for something!

Tibbsy wrote:

 dakkajet wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

It won't happen to any of us! It's a heap of crap! Last year it was meant to end because the Azteces said so! And we're still here..

But Vikings are so much more awesome than Aztecs! That has to count for something!

Damn straight! Vikings have epic beards of awesomeness, mead and busty Valkyries!

I am now much more focused when it comes to my gym training: I need the extra strength to be able to hold 2 battle axes and cleave the skulls of my enemies!

 dakkajet wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

It won't happen to any of us! It's a heap of crap! Last year it was meant to end because the Azteces said so! And we're still here..

Well somebody doesn't have a sense of humor. I hope that saves you when a frost giant crushes in your skull. You can righteously tell him he's a load of crap and not real while he's chomping on your bones.

Well, on the one hand, the article did get one thing about fighting "around the world" right: Black Friday is just around the corner

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
Well, on the one hand, the article did get one thing about fighting "around the world" right: Black Friday is just around the corner

Ahem... Black Freya's Day. Mayans might have set up a calendar, but Vikings named our weekdays!

In 98 days now, there will be a hairy, drunken party across much of the world as every group of Viking enthusiasts attempts to simulate Valhalla on earth. The ER staffs will weep, the barkeeps will rejoice, and every remotely comely creature near these parties will develop a deep and abiding hatred of the question 'Are you a Valkyrie? Take me to Valhalla!".

In the lead up, someone will compile a large list of Norse pick up lines.

 kronk wrote:
Zombie Vikings, Vampire Vikings, Skeleton Vikings, or Minnesota Vikings? Are they coming for our brains, our blood, our skin, or our two year olds?

If the MN Vikings are involved; we are safe. They never win.

Gitzbitah wrote:

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
Well, on the one hand, the article did get one thing about fighting "around the world" right: Black Friday is just around the corner

Ahem... Black Freya's Day. Mayans might have set up a calendar, but Vikings named our weekdays!

In 98 days now, there will be a hairy, drunken party across much of the world as every group of Viking enthusiasts attempts to simulate Valhalla on earth. The ER staffs will weep, the barkeeps will rejoice, and every remotely comely creature near these parties will develop a deep and abiding hatred of the question 'Are you a Valkyrie? Take me to Valhalla!".

In the lead up, someone will compile a large list of Norse pick up lines.

"Your voice is as sweet as the music of Folkvang, and your lips as sweet as honey. Now let's take this party up to my sleep-steed." (That's a bed, if you don't grok kennings)

 timetowaste85 wrote:

 dakkajet wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

It won't happen to any of us! It's a heap of crap! Last year it was meant to end because the Azteces said so! And we're still here..

Well somebody doesn't have a sense of humor. I hope that saves you when a frost giant crushes in your skull. You can righteously tell him he's a load of crap and not real while he's chomping on your bones.

I can't help it!! I like bosting about the truth!
See you all on the 23/2/2014

 dakkajet wrote:

 timetowaste85 wrote:

 dakkajet wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:
If I don't believe in Viking mythology, will it not happen to me?

It won't happen to any of us! It's a heap of crap! Last year it was meant to end because the Azteces said so! And we're still here..

Well somebody doesn't have a sense of humor. I hope that saves you when a frost giant crushes in your skull. You can righteously tell him he's a load of crap and not real while he's chomping on your bones.

I can't help it!! I like bosting about the truth!
See you all on the 23/2/2014

I mean I am not a crazy scholar or nothing, but I've never seen anything about a specific time or year when Ragnarok is set; so really this is probably just some guys trying to drum up interest and/or have some fun. Ragnarok will happen when it happens, no use trying to force the hand of fate. Really, quite different than those Mayan jerks - they took themselves way too seriously.

Just enjoy the fun and keep your axe sharp, because you never know when you'll need it.