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  Orkneyjar - The Trow and the Draugr
The Icelandic Dictionary defines "draugr" is being a ghost or spirit; especially the dead inhabitant of a cairn.
Like many other supernatural creatures the draugr was said to possess, on occasions, magical powers such as the ability to control the weather and knowledge of the future.
Some tales attribute the draugr with the ability to shapeshift, something that may even shed some light on the roots of the enigmatic selkie-folk.
www.orkneyjar.com /folklore/trows/draugr.htm   (524 words)

  
  Draugr
Draugrs were believed to live in the graves of dead vikings, being the actual body of the dead.
To defeat a draugr, a hero was often necessary, since only such a man had strength and courage enough to stand up to so formidable an opponent.
Some draugr were able to leave their dwelling place, the burial mound, and visit the living during the night.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/dr/Draugr.html   (334 words)

  
 Draugr - Karr.net   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Draugrs were believed to live in the graves of dead Vikings, being the body of the dead.
Arguably, the best known draugr in the modern world is Glamr, who was defeated by the hero of the Grettis Saga, as the saga includes a short account of him as a living man, and a full account of his haunting, up to the intervention of Grettir who wrestled him back to death.
In the Eyrbyggja Saga a shepherd is assaulted by a blue-fl draugr.
209.197.127.220 /encyclopedia/Draugr   (1080 words)

  
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The draugr Thrain shape-shifted into a "cat-like creature" (kattakyn) in Hromundar saga Greipssonar: Then Thrain turned himself into a troll, and the barrow was filled with a horrible stench; and he stuck his claws into the back of Hromund's neck, tearing the flesh from his bones...
The dwelling-place of the draugr was the burial mound.
The draugr's attack could also be intended to gain entry into the hall by destroying the doors: The entire frame of the outer door had been broken away, and a crude hurdle tied carelessly in its place.
www.angelfire.com /or/svalin/OPW/draugr.html   (5687 words)

  
 Draugr - InformationBlast
In modern times, the most familiar encounter with a draugr is Frodo's spectral struggle with the "barrow wight" in J.
A somewhat ambivalent, alternative view of the draugr is however presented by the example of Gunnar in Njál's saga:
It has been speculated that there is a strong correlation between the draugr and the monster, Grendel in the Ole English narrative poem Beowulf.
www.informationblast.com /Draugr.html   (379 words)

  
 DnD Archive
A draugr's appearance is similar to life, but its face is twisted by anger and hatred, and holds a grey pallor that makes it difficult to mistake the creature for a living person.
This draugr's slam attack is treated as a magical weapon for purposes of overcoming damage reduction.
This is a gaze attack; each opponent in range must attempt a saving throw each round at the beginning of his or her turn, and may avert his or her eyes or close his or her eyes entirely to avoid the need for a saving throw, as normal.
www.dndarchive.com /race_draugr.shtml   (2009 words)

  
 MySpace.com - Draugr - IT - Black Metal / Folk / Thrash - www.myspace.com/furorepagano
Draugr project born in a cold winter night of Anno Bastardi 2002 when the ashes of some fl metal bands returned to life to celebrate the pagan spirit that characterizes our lives and our homeland.
At that time Draugr had no name, it was composed by Svafnir, Stolas, Jonny and Tenebrion, this one due to personal motivations, left the band, and followed a period of crisis because all the musicians that wanted to play with us weren't really motivated.
But the true spirit of Draugr born with the final configuration of the formation so we can hear Svafnir (vocals and composition),Triumphator(all guitars and composition), Stolas (bass guitar,)Jonny (drums and percussions) and little by little the band built its style: thrashing folk pagan-fl metal.
www.myspace.com /furorepagano   (899 words)

  
 P A L A E S T R A :: Draugr
Draugr who died as a result of foul play, or have had items looted from their barrow, will wander out in the world to seek their vengeance.
Draugr are intelligent and will withdraw from a combat for a time to heal.
Should a draugr be destroyed, its remains and the items it was wearing revert to their normal size.
webpages.charter.net /wpeacock/palaestra/d20/monsters/draugr.htm   (941 words)

  
 Draugr - Ex Libris Nocturnis Forums
The change into a draugr should be roleplayed as if the character were experiencing their mortal death all over again, only far worse: for this death robs them of the very best part of them, namely their sentience, their identity, their sanity, the very reason and morality and everything that made them unique beings.
A Mekhet draugr still takes extra aggravated damge from fire and sunlight, and a Daeva draugr loses two Willpower if he passes up a chance to indulge in their Vice (a situation which rarely arises if the draugr's Vice is Gluttony, for example).
Draugr of a mainstream Clan don't have the intelligence to alter their blood at Blood Potency 2 to join their Sire's bloodline; nor would any sane Avus even attempt to induce a draugr to join their bloodline if the draugr's Blood Potency was 4 or above, even if such were possible any more.
www.nocturnis.net /forums/index.php?showtopic=10846   (4701 words)

  
 Draugr
Draugrs were believed to live in the graves of dead vikings, being the body of the dead.
To defeat a draugr, a hero was often necessary, since only such a man had strength and courage enough to stand up to so formidable an opponent.
Some draugr were able to leave their dwelling place, the burial mound, and visit the living during the night.
www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/Draugr.php   (522 words)

  
 The House of Melusine
Several years later, Draugr killed his wife, stabbing her accidentally in the middle of the night, mistaking her for an assassin.
Draugr and Aswang later concieved several undead children, the first of whom was named Milo.
Draugr accepted with contempt for his son’s insolence and the two fought a magnificent battle which raged on for four days.
www.seedwiki.com /wiki/wikipleiadia/house_of_melusine?wpid=222869   (3562 words)

  
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The draugr Thrain shape-shifted into a "cat-like creature" (kattakyn) in Hromundar saga Greipssonar: Then Thrain turned himself into a troll, and the barrow was filled with a horrible stench; and he stuck his claws into the back of Hromund's nack, tearing the flesh from his bones...
Part IV: Draugr Attacks and Slaying the Undead The dead budy was a vehicle of plague and illness, such as that ofthe sorceror Mithothyn of Saxo Grammaticus, but in a day and age in which germ theory was unknown, the causative agent was perceived to be the evil intent of the draugr.
First, the draugr must be overcome by grappling hand-to-hand with the creature, and wrestling withit until it was subdued (Simpson, Icelandic Folktales and Legends, p.
www.florilegium.org /files/NORSE/Walking-Dead-art.text   (5582 words)

  
 Vrasthema - Extreme Italic Metal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Draugr was born from the ashes of some underground extreme-metal bands.
Draugr made covers of bands like Dissection, Dark Funeral and Necrodeath, and they begun to acquire live experiences, while composing the first songs.
The Draugr is (in old icelandic legends) an undead spirit with brutal force and great malevolence, hated and feared by men.
vrasthema.interfree.it /draugr.htm   (234 words)

  
 DOWNLOAD LYRICS MP3Masi alex draugr ars nova are moljebka pvlse have, bnokh bhdnokyanbu by ingknbyaihi bhrukhi by ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 Viking Answer Lady Webpage - The Walking Dead: draugr and Aptrgangr in Old Norse Literature
This type of onslaught was known as house-riding, and the draugr used its enormous strength to batter the roof, while the drumming of its heels terrified the inhabitants within:
Although iron weapons could harm the draugr, as with many supernatural creatures, cold iron was not sufficient to stop the dead from walking.
Each facet of Grendel's nature is different, and examination of any of the many motifs that are integrated to form the complex whole throws new light on the subject, enhancing understanding of the entire poem.
www.vikinganswerlady.com /ghosts.shtml   (5487 words)

  
 Amazon.fr : Draugr: Livres en anglais: Arthur G. Slade   (Site not responding. Last check: )
While investigating his disappearance, the cousins find that he is the victim of Kar, a draugr or undead man who is carrying on a family feud that began in Iceland over 70 years ago.
Sarah's psychic abilities and her spiritual link to her ancestors, who ultimately help her fight the draugr, are hinted at but not fully explored.
Draugr is guaranteed to scare from the first sentence: "Grandpa was going to murder us," and the suspense doesn't end until the last page.
www.amazon.fr /Draugr-Arthur-G-Slade/dp/1551430940   (559 words)

  
 Draugr - White Wolf - a Wikia wiki
Draugr - White Wolf - a Wikia wiki
The word "draugr" comes from the Old Norse term for a reanimated corpse that viciously stalks and kills its living relations.
Due to the threat they pose to the Masquerade, when a Kindred becomes draugr, Princes frequently have no choice but to call down Blood Hunts upon their heads.
whitewolf.wikia.com /wiki/Draugr   (142 words)

  
 Draugr MP3   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Choosing interventions that work in general and that are well-matched Draugr local needs and capabilities and then implementing those interventions well are vital steps for reducing tobacco use and ETS exposure.
In setting priorities for the selection of interventions Draugr meet local objectives, recommendations and other evidence provided in the Community Guide should be considered along with such local information as resource availability, administrative structures.
Draugr as low-socioeconomic populations and some racial/ethnic groups (14,18,20).
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 Draugr: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
Recently, George W. Bush had a slime-mold beetle named after him.
...Draugr Draugr A draugr is a corporeal undead, from the Norse Mythology....lingered in the draugr.
...word dragon comes from the Old English draugr, which literally means a spirit who guards the burial mound of a king....
www.encyclopedian.com /dr/Draugr.html   (494 words)

  
 Mongoose Publishing :: View topic - Adventure Idea - Nordheimer Undead
On the one hand the Draugr could return and one of the characters get into the position where he can defeat the leader of the Draugrs, I could even try and engineer the fight so that the exposition comes out half way through and the players realise what they have to do.
The Draugr pocketed the coin and said that he wouldn't do him the honour of killing him, he'd touched the gold, he'd be dead soon enough and he wouldn't help him to go to Valhalla (presuming that the dieing in battle belief is held by the Nordheimers).
The Draugrs awoke and there was a few rounds of combat where they were invulnerable before the players got their hands on the swords from a mound.
www.mongoosepublishing.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10266&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=   (2263 words)

  
 Natalie - The Vampire Slayer / A Buffy RPG site
A Draugr is a bloated, undead corpse, usually horrid in appearance.
A Draugr is often confused for a Zombie, but Zombies are typically soulless, operating on only the most primitive of instincts.
Also, there are some spells that can be used to force a Draugr to move on, and return to the realm of the dead.
www.corvusonline.net /buffy/created_qualities.html   (4648 words)

  
 Northvegr - Alfta's Dictionary of Northern Lore
A draugr is formed when a person dies, generally someone who has been very cruel during there lifetime.
The draugr's body will eventually decay to the point where it will no longer be able to stay in the body at which time the draugr will become discarnate.
Draugr's should never be looked at directly as it is said that they can steel vital ond from a person by gazing at them alone.
www.northvegr.org /dictionary/d.html   (897 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/furorepagano
Draugr project born in a cold winter night of Anno Bastardi 2002 when the ashes of some fl metal bands returned to life to celebrate the pagan spirit that characterizes our lives and our homeland.
At that time Draugr had no name, it was composed by Svafnir, Stolas, Jonny and Tenebrion, this one due to personal motivations, left the band, and followed a period of crisis because all the musicians that wanted to play with us weren't really motivated.
Draugr gave life in 2005 to Vrasthema project, together with Sturmkaiser and Dictatoreyes, to honour the music from Abruzzo and show to all the world the beauty of our pagan homeland.
profile.myspace.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=90226263   (640 words)

  
 Enchanted Doorway--Vampires in Myth: Iceland
Draugr: Mentioned in several of the 'Phantoms and Revenants' type books of differing languages.
The other characteristics of the Draugr are that it can swell to an enormous size and also heavy which suggests that the swelling be not due to decay gases.
As the draugr was dead it was felt that they had a longing for the things of life and even envied those still alive.
enchanteddoorway.tripod.com /vamp/iceland.html   (796 words)

  
 Stefan's Florilegium
The dwellingt-place of the draugr was the burial mound.
Ghosts: A Study in the Draugr and the Haugbui," in Folklore 57(1948), p.
Grendel exhibits the vampire-like propensities of the draugr as
www.florilegium.org /files/NORSE/Walking-Dead-art.html   (5184 words)

  
 Draugr - Nocturnal Pagan Supremacy
Col passare degli anni, e con l'avvicendarsi di vari musicisti, i Draugr hanno modificato la loro proposta musicale, indirizzandosi sui territori del pagan metal, con un occhio di riguardo per il folk e il thrash.
Tra una pubblicazione e l'altra, i Draugr hanno fatto esperienza calcando vari palchi, in giro per il nostro paese.
Questo garantisce ai Draugr una vasta gamma espressiva, messa in evidenza dagli arrangiamenti intelligenti e ricchi di sfaccettature: il vero punto di forza degli abruzzesi!
www.shapeless.it /recealbum/draugr-nocturnalpagan.htm   (1244 words)

  
 Final Fantasy XI - Reserve Draugar - FFXIclopedia
It was believed the corporeal remains would become animated again to viciously guard the treasures buried with the body (Vikings tended to bury weapons and various artifacts of wealth with the dead).
The lack of personality and soul inside of a draugr is likely the inspiration for the Vana'dielian draugar to possess no emotion, feel no pain, and be completely under the control of the Lamiae.
Draugr/Draugar should not be confused with Draug, which is a separate monster from Norse folklore (the ghost of mariners, usually wearing oilskins [standard wear for seafarers in the 19th and 20th centuries] and being comprised of a dead body and a head formed from seaweed).
wiki.ffxiclopedia.org /Reserve_Draugar   (305 words)

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