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Icelandic Magical Staves are symbols credited with magical effect. The effects credited to most of the staves were very relevant to the average Icelanders of the time, who were mostly subsistence farmers and had to deal with harsh climatic conditions.
Að fá stúlku: Love from a woman to a man.
Ægishjálmur: Helm of awe (or helm of terror); to induce fear and to protect against abuse of power.
Angurgapi: Carved on the ends of barrels to prevent leaking.
Brýnslustafir: For use on whetstones.
Draumstafir: To dream of unfulfilled desires.
Dreprún: To kill an enemy’s cattle.
Feingur: A fertility rune.
Gapaldur & Ginfaxi: Two staves, kept in the shoes, Gapaldur under the heel of the right foot and Ginfaxi under the toes of the left foot, to magically ensure victory in bouts of Icelandic wrestling (Glíma, the Scandinavian martial arts system used by the Vikings over 1,200 years ago).
Hólastafur: To open hills.
Kaupaloki: To prosper in trade and business.
Lásabrjótur: To open a lock without a key.
Máladeilan: To win in court (governing assembly in medieval Germanic societies).
Nábrókarstafur
Óttastafur: To induce fear.
Rosahringur minni: A lesser circle of protection.
Smjörhnútur: Butterknot, to ensure butter was procured through non-magical means.
Stafur gegn galdri: Staves against witchcraft.
Stafur til að vekja upp draug: To invoke ghosts and evil spirits.
Þjófastafur: For use against thieves.
Tóustefna: To ward off foxes.
Varnarstafur Valdemars: Valdemar’s Protection Stave; increases favor and happiness.
Vatnahlífir: Protection against drowning.
Vegvísir: To guide people through rough weather.
Veiðistafur: For luck in fishing.
"When I reflect on my companions inner natures, I usually wish I controlled one small talent. I wish I could look inside them and unmask the darks and brights that move them. Then I take a quick look into the jungle of my own soul and thank heaven I cannot. Any man who barely sustains an armistice with himself has no business poking around in an alien soul."
~Croaker, Physician of the Black Company
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It’s = “It’s not like I enjoy snails on my pizza.” (A contraction of ‘it is’)
Its = “That’s its hat.” (A possessive pronoun)
Where = “I live where it snows.” (A place)
Were = “I can’t believe you were laughing at me.” (Past tense plural of ‘to be’)
We’re = “We’re rather close, you and I.” (We are)
Wear = “I wear pants like these all the time.” (Attire)
Your = “I am not yours.” (Belonging to you)
You’re = “You’re my best friend.” (A contraction of ‘you are’)
There = “You did not just go there.” (A place)
They’re = “They’re the only friends I have.” (A contraction of ‘they are’)
Their = “That’s not theirs.” (Belonging to them)
Than = “You’re not better than me.” (Used to compare)
Then = “It was easier back then.” (Tells when)
Threw = “You threw that at me.” (To throw an object)
Through = “We’re going through this together.” (From end to end)
Accept = “I can’t accept this.” (Meaning to receive)
Except = “Everyone can do it, except you.” (Meaning to exclude)
Affect = “If you didn’t think it would affect me, you’re wrong.” (To influence)
Effect = “There are some side effects you should know about.” (The result)
Capital = “The capital of Oregon is Salem.” (Capital of a state)
Capitol = “We’re meeting at the capitol.” (Building where lawmakers meet)
Illicit = “You could get in trouble from these illicit activities.” (Unlawful)
Elicit = “I’m trying to elicit a response.” (Bring out or evoke)
Principle = “Life principles are important.” (Basic truth and/or law)
Principal = “I hope the principal doesn’t catch us.” (Head of school- also a sum of money)
To = “I’m going to the store.” (Preposition)
Too = “There’s never too many bees.” (Adverb)
Two = “I need two of those.” (A number)
Lie = “I lie down on hard surfaces all the time.” (To
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1 lb Barley
3 lb Wheat
7 lb Rye
3/4 lb black berries
1 lb cranberries
1 jar malted barley syrup
1/2 jar molasses
1 jar honey
1 cup sugar