Modern lore, including myths, prophecy, Atharim, Di Inferi and Reliquiae beliefs
The most significant collection of maps of Irish interest in the Manuscripts and Archives Research Library is that of George Carew, Lord President of Munster at the beginning of the 17th century (MS 1209). This collection contains nearly 70 maps and is one of the largest sets of original Tudor Read more
The Sword of Light of Nuada is one of the four treasures outlined in the Book of Leinster wherein is also described the origins of the people known as the Tuatha Dé Danann of ancient Ireland. The original term, Claidheamh Soluis (Scottish Gaelic) is translated to “Sword of Light,” or Read more
Beowulf, an Atharim hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot had been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slayed him, Grendel’s mother attacked the hall and was then also defeated. Victorious, Beowulf returned Read more
Tuatha Dé Danann as described in the Book of Leinster, a medieval Irish manuscript formerly known as the Lebor na Nuachongbála “Book of Nuachongbáil” was written by a “man of learning,” an abbot, from the court of an ancient irish king and an Atharim scholar. Almost a third of the Read more
Atharim prophecy: categorized under “The horn that heralds the end of days” and meaning unknown. Heroes serve the pattern as needed, shaping it, and when they die, they return to wait anew.New heroes may be bound as well, for bravery and accomplishment raises them high above the multitude, but once Read more
The Atharim are a secret society. They are the descendants of the ones calling themselves the Remnant, or “Athari” (Ancient Arabic). The Atharim were once concentrated in the cradle of civilization but following the end of the Age of Escape, they scattered themselves across the world, vowing to devote their Read more
The sword depicted here is one of the last known power wrought weapons made near the end of the 6th Age. It was forged by Hephaestus and given to Priam. When Priam’s son, Achilles, who wielded the sword in the God Wars, fell, the Atharim who killed him, Paris Callas, Read more
The rainbow bridge that allowed for travelling between great distances, even between worlds, was a combination of a portal stone and ter’angreal. It was guarded by Heimdallr. : Myths & Legends
It is a treasured and ancient golden horn guarded by Heimdallr and sounded during Ragnarök. Also called the Horn of Valere or the Horn that Heralds the End of Days. Known notes on the Horn of Valere: MARIA SIMONSOkay…we don’t really know. No one really knows. It’s an ancient artifact, Read more
The black teardrop stone is a surviving artifact of the Power from previous ages. It is currently in the possession of Jon Little Bird. Description The stone is just a fraction smaller than a man’s palm so as to fit comfortably in one hand. It has the luster of obsidian Read more