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. A good topic and one which many more should explore with less heat and more light. I offer a post I sent to an Asatrú list whereupon the same topic was raised.Some of you (who haven't met me) might be surprised by the below. I am, I think, unusual amongst my fellows in the Asatrú communities. I am moderate in manner (in most things). I believe in Kingship. I know that the Kingship which we have discussed and shall discuss is not Church-State Monarchical Divine Right in Nature.I know the King is of the Folk. (In this sense, "offspring" is used to denote a closer connection to the Wellspring of Wyrd.) I know the King acts with the Holy for the Folk. The King is the Heart and Head of the Folk. I acknowledge and respect the Kingly amongst us, whether raised on the shield or not, whether others see them or not. I drink to the Health, Long Life and Good, Strong Luck of the Kingly amongst us, for I am guarded by their presence as surely as those closest to them.I am a friend to Kings and Wights, to Gods and Man. I hold Oath with no King, not because of disdain, but because I believe in the Kingship too strongly to give Hollow Oath.I am a man of the boundaries, a huntsman from the far mountains, a wanderer in the Woods.I strive to be welcome at trading post, tavern and temple, and do enjoy the company of others. I work with communities, but have few (though important and growing in number) Bonds of loyalty and friendship within those communities. I am a Rover and a Skald. I am True to the Holy Ones. -- ========================================= In Frith under Troth, may the Gods see you!
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