Northern Viking Jewelry® Pendant Tree Of Life Helm Of Awe

Northern Viking Jewelry® Pendant Tree Of Life Helm Of Awe

Tree of Life:
A festive period has begun, and the hunting falcons can rest their wings. The long table in the hall is loaded with food: boar, fruit, beer and the best wines. The dogs are begging for scraps under the table. Music is playing, jesters are performing their tricks. The expedition has been a success, and the king of the warrior community is pleased. From his pocket, he digs out a piece of jewelry he received from his father. It has been in the family for many years. Then he removes his helmet, drinks a long draught of beer and stands to give a speech to his faithful bodyguard: “My friends, my soldiers! As you know, I owe a great deal to my bodyguard! This piece of jewelry – the king lifts it into the air so everyone can see – this piece of jewelry tells the tale of Yggdrasil, where our soldier-god Odin hung for nine days and nights to gain possession of the wisdom of the runes. I give it to my friend to thank him for protecting my life. May you have the wisdom of the best rune-maker in this world and in the next, Valhalla, where we will fight alongside Odin!”

Helm of Awe:
When fog surrounds the ship, the warriors stop singing and the dice are left to roll under the boards. They glance at the watchman, whose gaze is fixed on a shadow approaching from the fog. The shadow pierces the fog and reveals itself to be a ship. “Grab your weapons,” the watchman cries. The warriors don their helmets and draw out their swords, raising them before lowering them almost immediately. “Curses, the ship is empty!” the warlord bellows. They leave their swords in their scabbards and rise to rob the ghost ship. The chief goes below deck, where he finds an open chest containing spices. As the chief kneels to smell the intoxicating stash, he hears shouting from the deck. At the same moment, the lid of the chest slams shut. The chief stands and brandishes his sword against the darkness. There is nobody to be seen, but he senses that someone is looking at him. The floorboards are creaking closer and closer to him. The chief has time to whisper “Helm of Awe...” before a familiar sign painted on the shield of the approaching warrior appears from nowhere.

Pendant:
- Height: 4,2 cm 
- Width: 4,2 cm
- Weight: 31 g
- Material: Stainless Steel

Packaging:
- Northern Viking Jewelry® Gift Pouch

Stainless Steel Chain:
- Lenght: 45 cm, 50 cm, 55 cm, 60 cm or 70 cm
- Width: 3 mm
- Material: Stainless Steel