Runestone: Six Gun Ragnarok

Aesir: a tribe of gods that over threw the Vanir to become the dominate rulers of the cosmos.

Aett: Family, Gang, Posse, Crew. Plural: Aettir

Alf: a folk found amongst all cultures and peoples, noted for their pointed ears, lithe frames and fondness for art. Pejorative: Elf, Peep; Plural: Alfar

Autumn West: thought to be derived from the received pronunciation of the Old East Norse word “ótam” meaning wild or untamed. Perhaps a pun or Kenning in relation to the word “Fall” and the “Fall of the Gods”

Chosen: The Einheri often state they were “Chosen in –” and give a location. They never mention when, as it seems for them time’s arrow no longer flies true. They will say things like “I am Robert Jones, I was Chosen in Kalamazoo” as though that is a complete explanation! But, for other Einheri it does seem to sum up all that they need to know.

Dverge: a folk noted for their stout physiques, shorter than average stature, and thick hair. It is not uncommon, though not universal, for Dverge to suffer ailments from prolonged times in unsheltered sunlight. Pejorative: Dwarf, Grave-Napper; Plural: Dvergar

Einheri: “One Army-er” or “Soldier of the One Last Army”. Warriors that have fallen in battle, and selected by the Valkyrie to fight against the forces of destruction during Ragnarok. Pejorative: Viking, Jarni; Plural: Einherjar

Galdar: a magical practice based on chants, words of power, secret tongues, etc.

Grave-Napper: derived from the tales that Dverge will hide from the Final Battle of Ragnarok by lying face down in open graves.

Huldafolk – A generic catch-all term for sentient non-humans.

Heir: Allfather’s Heir, Heir to the One Eyed, Child of the Hanged One, etc. a rare and powerful magic user distinguished by the fact that they know more than one form of magic.

Jarnmani/Jarni: “Iron Man” a reference to the Einherjar tendency to appear in towns equipped with ancient iron armor and weapons. Though Einheri come from all time-frames, including the contemporary, even a swashbuckling Musketeer or stone age mammoth hunter that finds himself in the Autumn West might be derided as a “Jarni.”

Jormungandr: The World Serpent, child of Loki.

Jotunn: a folk found through out all peoples and cultures, recognized by their great stature, and powerful physiques. Within the folk, there are those that share ancestry with a long forgotten people, they are known as Rimthursar, and possess a preternatural endurance for extreme weather. Jotunar range from large to colossal and vary in temperament as greatly as man. Pejorative: Giant, (Yeren in San Francisco); Plural: Jotunar.

Muspellsynir: Sons of Muspell, Fire Giants, entities of primordial destruction.

Mun engi madr odrom thryma: No man will have mercy on another.

Peep: Peeper, Peeps – from “P&P” which is itself from “Points and Pearls” a reference to the Alfar ears and the stereotype of wealth.

Ragnarok: “the fate of those who reign”. The death of the gods. The end of the world, the apocalypse.

Rimthursar: a bloodline of Jotunn that have a preternatural endurance for cold weather.

Runamal: a magical practice based on runes, signs, symbols, sigils, etc.

Seiðr: a magical practice based on alchemy, potions, salves, etc.

Skalmold: Sword Age

Skeggold: Axe Age

Skildnir ro Klofnir: Shields are sundered

Skroggr: Diminutive folk. Often known for the gray or green complexions, large noses, and beady sanguine eyes. They tend towards more urban areas, but as the saying goes “even a Skroggr finds cause to travel West.” Pejorative: Goblin, Gremlin. Plural: Skroggar

Troll: A people noted for their uncommon complexions, wide frames, and uncanny strength. Despite their inclusion in cultures throughout the world, Troll are exclusively carnivorous, and well reputed for their strong emotions. Pejorative: Drow, Ogre, Wappy, Orc; Plural: Troll

Trolldom: a term referring to unknown or uncontrolled magic or magical items.

Vanir: a race of gods that ruled the cosmos before the rise of the Aesir. At the end of Aesir-Vanir War, the peace was secured through the exchanging of voluntary hostages. Thus Freyr and Freyja came to be raised by the Aesir.

Vargr: Depending on context could mean “Wolf” – a particularly vicious or monstrous one at that ; or an obnoxiously aggressive individual of low moral character and not particularly keen intellect (eg. Shithead, dumbfuck, etc – there is a dimension of vulgarity and contempt that isn’t translated well). When referring to an animal it is the former, when referring to a person it is the latter. Hence, decent folks are called “Ulf” and not “Varg”.

Vargold: Wolf Age

Vaettr: A generic catch-all term for monsters and spirits. Plural: Vaettir

Vindold: Wind Age

Wappy: derived from the Mandarin “Hua Pi Gui” commonly used by the residents of San Francisco and surrounding environs.

Yggdrasil: The World Tree. The universe, the cosmos, Creation, reality. “The Terrible One’s Horse” a reference to Odin “riding” (hanging himself) on the tree.