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 Encyclopedia: Draupnir
Draupnir was forged by the dwarven brothers Brokk and Sindri, sons of Ivaldi.
The ring was placed by Odin on the funeral pyre of his son Baldur: In Norse Mythology, Baldur (also Balder, ON Baldr), the god of innocence, beauty, joy, purity, and peace, is Odins second son.
Draupnir is also the name of a dwarf, mentioned in the Völuspá, the prophecy of the seeress given to Odin.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Draupnir   (1328 words)

  
 Draupnir: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary on Draupnir
In Norse myths, the magic ring wrought for Odin by the dwarfs Brock (minerals) and Sindre (vegetation), sons of Ivalde (the moon), at the fashioning of the earth.
On the death of Balder, the sun god, at the hands of his blind brother Hoder, Odin laid Draupnir on his son's funeral pyre; Hermod, sent as messenger of Odin to the realm of Hel, queen of the dead, received it back and returned it to Odin.
Draupnir is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
www.experiencefestival.com /a/Draupnir/id/104120   (580 words)

  
 Mines of Mohrkronin novel
The half-buried hand axe ripped from the attacker’s hand, and as the green arm began to withdraw, Draupnir’s blade shot through the crevice and pierced the unfortunate goblin through a chink his chest armor.
Another goblin shape reared next to him and Draupnir kicked out with his heavy boot, taking the surprised foe in his midsection and sending him tumbling back down the slope.
Draupnir turned and raced back to the crumpled form on the ground, the hand axe sticking out of the armor, dwarven blood spilled down his back to mix with that already pooled in the bowl’s depression.
www.delving.addr.com /mom.htm   (625 words)

  
 The Draupnir Ring
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Draupnir allows historic, linguistic and archaeological sites because knowlege of ancient times informs our modern religious and spiritual practice.
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www.angelfire.com /on/Wodensharrow/ring.html   (333 words)

  
 Darkfall Forums - The Sadayel
Draupnir seeks to protect the life and happiness which Azhi Dahaka seeks to devour.
Draupnir is just as large as Azhi Dahaka, but his body is covered in feathers, instead of serpent scales.
Under the feathers, Draupnir’s shape and features are basically those of a large dragon.
forums.darkfallonline.com /printthread.php?t=4308   (755 words)

  
 Draupnir   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Draupnir is a golden ring in the possession of Odin, the ruling god of Norse Mythology.
The ring was a source of endless wealth, since each ninth morning it had spawned eight more gold rings just like itself (but without the spawning ability).
Alternatively, it was given to Odin by King Alberich.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/draupnir   (238 words)

  
 Darkfall Chronicles - Bestiary: Sadayel
Under the influence of Draupnir the Feathered Serpent, the lizardmen of Morak have developed a civilization in the swamps.
Draupnir hopes that the Sadayel will counterbalance the growing power of the orks, who worship his mortal enemy, Azhi Dahaka, the Fire Dragon.
Due to the benevolent influence of Draupnir, the civilization of the Sadayel is growing more advanced.
www.darkfallchronicles.com /sadayel.htm   (390 words)

  
 Éowyn of the Rohirrim: Norse Myth
DRAUPNIR was perhaps the most famous of the enchanted rings of Norse mythology.
Unlike Sauron's ONE RING, though, DRAUPNIR was not an evil ring that brainwashed its wearer.
This image, by illustrator Alan Lee, depicts Draupnir's forging within the same type of caverns Tolkien adopted as the habitat for his own dwarves.
www.geocities.com /licia_north/norse.html   (853 words)

  
 HERO GAMES Discussion Boards - A Circle Of Rings
Don't forget the Ring of the Nibelung, immortalized in Wagnar's opera, which may or may not have been the same thing as Draupnir (depending on which version of the myth you listen to)...
Draupnir was an arm-ring, the kind worn around the biceps.
I seem to recall that it makes you invisible if you put it in your mouth, and that it is first encountered in the possession of a lecherous monk.
www.herogames.com /forums/printthread.php?t=19556   (1342 words)

  
 Draupnir LLC Private Equity Investment
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 Brokk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When Loki had Sif's hair, Freyr's ship Skidbladnir and Odin's spear Gungni done by the sons of Ivaldi, he bet his own head with Brokk that his brother Eitri wouldn't have been able to make items worth as much as the ones above.
Eitri succeeded in making the golden ring Draupnir, Gullinbursti and the hammer Mjollnir and Brokk won the bet, but Loki didn't allow him to take his head because he would have hurt his neck, not included in the bet.
This article relating to a European myth or legend is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brokk   (130 words)

  
 A Mankind Witch: Chapter Thirteen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
And it must be immortal to carry the weight of years on the Draupnir.
In the meanwhile, the kingdom of Telemark was in ferment.
There was widespread fear in the homes of small Franklins whose landholding were attested by oaths sworn on the Draupnir.
jiltanith.thefifthimperium.com /Collections/AMankindWitchChapters/AMankindWitch_13.php   (1513 words)

  
 Draupnir - TheBestLinks.com - Baldur, Freyr, Gylfaginning, Kenning, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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www.thebestlinks.com /Draupnir.html   (201 words)

  
 DRAUPNIR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Draupnir Odin's magic ring, from which every ninth night dropped eight rings equal in size and beauty to itself.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.
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www.websters-online-dictionary.org /Dr/Draupnir.html   (428 words)

  
 Darkfall Online :: World Lore :: Episode 1
Supposedly, this god came to the Sadayel in visions when they were just another tribe of primitive and vicious-minded lizardmen, and he gave them the gifts of intelligence and magic.
The Sadayel say that Draupnir still works among them, through shamans, and that the only thing he asks of them, is that they struggle against orkish overlordship in Morak.
Ultimately, it seems that Draupnir's hate isn't primarily directed towards the orks, but towards the mysterious god they worship, Azhi Dahaka, who is known as the Burning Serpent among the Sadayel.
www.darkfallonline.com /world_lore/episode1.html   (1673 words)

  
 RPGnet: The Inside Scoop on Gaming
They are brought together by the original Draupnir in hopes of carrying on the fight to avert Ragnarok.
Enemies of the old Draupnir turn upon their children.
Department Lillith tries to assassinate the retired Draupnir, and attack the party in the process.
www.rpg.net /news+reviews/columns/growth03jun03.html   (3527 words)

  
 HotLink: About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Keiko Makes Contact with Wild Killer Whales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He faced in their direction at a depth of 1 to 2 meters often 10 to 15 meters from the boat.
Keiko demonstrated interest in the whales and again appeared to be listening to the vocalizations of the pod.
The Draupnir team was able to get hydrophone recordings of the vocalizations during this encounter which will be further analyzed.
home1.gte.net /res7hni3/news_stories/keiko_makes_contact_with_wild_ki.htm   (1232 words)

  
 A Mankind Witch: Chapter Seven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Every midsummer and again at midwinter the high priest would don Draupnir, the dripper, the heavy, inscribed golden arm-ring, and walk the bounds of the Vé, walking widdershins around the circle within the circle, chanting the galdr, calling the blessing of the one-eyed wanderer down on the kingdom.
Later, she sat with the royal household as the priest walked around Odinshof, flicking blood from the altar-bowl with his hlauttein twig of mistletoe.
The broad gold arm ring seemed almost too heavy for the old man. Well, it was said to be a harsh duty to have to wear the Draupnir.
jiltanith.thefifthimperium.com /Collections/AMankindWitchChapters/AMankindWitch_07.php   (1854 words)

  
 The Light of Pelor's Keep - Part 10 (Story by Jason Zavoda)
One fresh rut had sunk in deep and formed a narrow channel of mud dried beneath the mountain sun.
"The wagons are always coming and going, especially from Draupnir's to the Keep, there is little else to visit around these parts." Giannette began to speak and voice an objection, but stopped herself.
Some nagging doubt assailed her, but she could not form the words to ask the question that sat behind her fears.
www.hp3000.empireclassic.com /fiction/zavoda/light_of_pelors_keep/part0010.html   (700 words)

  
 RPGnet: The Inside Scoop on Gaming
He then begins to tell the story of the Draupnir, and their deeds, leading to the return of the Aesir.
He explained that none of the Draupnir were still with the Company, and named the surviving members of the Draupnir.
The players said they enjoyed the NPCs, and are intrigued with the concept, but they thought Torstain was cool when he first arrived at the protest, but came off very antisocial when they were at the mansion.
www.rpg.net /news+reviews/columns/growth18sep03.html   (6445 words)

  
 NorseCeltic Names   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sleipnr, Odin's 8-legged horse, was created when Loki deflected the giant from completing a stronghold at Valhalla.
Draupnir was Odin's magical ring that produces other rings.
Njorth was able to bestow abundance; he directed the winds, sea and fire and reconciled the Aesir and the Vanir.
www.lapc.cc.ca.us /departments/English/NorseCelticnames.htm   (525 words)

  
 Odin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Odin had a spear named Grungir which never missed its mark and a bow which unleashed ten arrows with every pull.
He also owned a magic ring called Draupnir which created nine of itself every night.
It was this ring that Odin laid on his son Balder's funeral pyre and which Balder returned to Odin from the underworld.
www.ugcs.caltech.edu /~cherryne/myth.cgi/Odin.html   (478 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Draupnir Ásatrúlag, in collaboration with BlindernÁsatrúlag, organizes a riksblot (a national blot) in Norway,taking place in a pristine area in Soloer, the week-end 24th-26th of June.This summer solstice blot is open to everybody from all traditions that fallwithin the asatru umbrella.
Write to Draupnir; PO Box14; N-2436 Vaaler i Soloer NORWAY.
A Viking ship--or at least a ship from the early Middle Ages, carbon dated toaround 1070--has been found in the Goeta Elv river, some miles north ofGoeteborg, near the place where the so-called Aeskekaerr ship (a Viking shipfrom around 1000) was found in the thirties.
www.webcom.com /lstead/June94/news.html   (517 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Norse Mythology
Brokk and Sindri- The dwarves who crafted Gullinbrusti, Draupnir and Mjollnir.
Draupnir- The magical golden ring crafted by Brokk and Sindri.
Dromi- The second chain that was used by the gods in an attempt to chain Fenris.
todd.reimer.com /norse/myth.html   (5818 words)

  
 The One Ring: Faramir - character discussion (was: Faramir - universal donor?)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
draupnir - good idea although I guess Faramir was accustomed to being overshadowed all of his life by the bit glitzy thread and being the less-favoured thread.
In relation to the tongue like Elvish which is spoken by the Dunedain, "men of the line of the Lords of Westernesse"......, I had forgotten that the people of Gondor called Pippin Ernil-i-Pheriannath, Prince of the Halflings.
Draupnir - Perhaps this thread like Faramir is a quiet achiever which just comes along quietly whereas other threads might rage long and furious but fizzle out.
neb2.gotdns.com:8080 /torc/completed_newformat/41524.html   (10053 words)

  
 The Ring of the Niflung Horde
At the higher levels this will lead to murdering one's own family to possess the cursed wealth-bringer.
Draupnir was a golden armring created for Othin as part of a competition, where two dwarves were trying to produce the best set of gifts.
(Thor's hammer Mjolnir also comes from this competition.) Depending on the version of the legend, Draupnir has the magical ability to spawn either nine or eight identical rings either every night or every ninth night.
santiago.mapache.org /rpgs/in-nomine/niflung.html   (756 words)

  
 [No title]
Only he and his wife Frigga were allowed to sit on this magical throne.
He wore a ring, called Draupnir, which was an emblem of fruitfulness.
He carried a sacred spear which was so sacred that any oaths taken on it could never be broken.
www.astronomy.pomona.edu /archeo/scandanavia/vikings/norse05.htm   (1329 words)

  
 The Mines of Mohrkronin, an epic fantasy novel by Michael Delving
After fifty years of adventuring, Draupnir Dvalin’son decides he must reopen the halls
But it will take an army to wrest control from the goblins who forced the dwarves out long ago.
Draupnir is tested physically, mentally and spiritually as he leads a coalition of dwarves and other races into battle while husbanding their strength.
www.michaeldelving.com /01_Pages/novels.htm   (175 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This mighty weapon was given to Odin as a gift from the trickster god Loki, as part of his plan to stir up warfare.
This ring was crafted by dwarfs, along with the spear Gungnir.
Draupnir drops eight identical rings every ninth evening.
www.dickinson.edu /~eddyb/mythology/Gods-1.html   (601 words)

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