Road of Aesirgard
Via Aesirgard
Those truly touched by the gods, to whom the natural world is constantly filled with spirits and portents, abide by the codes handed down from the oldest sagas and lays. The gods must be appeased, and the proper forms obeyed, if men ar to live in harmony with the natural world. Of course, for vampires, matters are somewhat different-- the "natural world" is no longer their place. Still, the old ways and traditions must be upheld, and supernatural strength and longevity are no war against the Norns; even the gods are subject to fate.
The Via Aesirgard is similar to the Road of Heaven, in that it is Religious in focus. However, the Viking concepts of "holiness" and "sin" ar far different from those of their Christian counterparts A Viking Reviles Cowardice or lying, but has little compunctions about rape, robbery or killing in war or challenges. Conversely, a "pious" man is not necessarily a weak follower of the pale Christ-god, but rather a devout student of the ways of the gods and a master of runes and sagas.
To properly follow the Via Aesirgard, a Norseman must embrace the power of runes, the workings of the Norns and the Hidden Machinations of the gods. The virtues espoused by the Viking warriors are necessary and proper in a harsh land, and only the valorous shall survive to fight in Ragnarok. The wise man seeks to spread the sagas so that truth may be known, and encourages others to acts of bravery and honor so that more warriors might stand in Valhal in the end times. Always, the followers of Via Aesirgard seek to best the enemies of men and gods: the Jotuns, the trolls and giants of legend, who seek to corrupt and overtake Middle-Gard.
The Via Aesirgard teaches the virtues of Self-Control and Conviction.
| Road of Aesirgard Hierarchy of Sins: | Rationale: |
|---|---|
| 10 Failing to show respect to the gods or to men of devout wisdom. | |
| 9 Failing to speak out against cowardice, treachery, dishonor, etc | |
| 8 Being motivated by compassion, gluttony(as for blood) or fear. | |
| 7 Stealing from, lying to or cheating friends or allies. | |
| 6 Causing harm to a devout and virtuous person (by Viking Standards) | |
| 5 Feeding from a devout person without permission. | |
| 4 Blasphemous or heretical acts(desecrating an image of Ponar or Odin, Supporting the worship of the Christ-god) | |
| 3 Allowing a crime or major act of treachery or dishonor to go unpunished | |
| 2 Committing hidden murder or betraying allies. | |
| 1 Aiding a demon, troll, jotun or other supernatural servant of evil. |
