Celtic Moment

Hey, I’m thinking of putting together a massive LARP battle over the summer (It’s fun as all hell, Try it), Of which I will be the commander of one side.
Among my friends, I’ve been accepted as the “Viking” guy, under my own devices (I know what “Jöntr” means, that’s pretty damn viking), and I’d like to use that to my advantage, by using Viking War Runes in dressing up for the event. I know of at least one, the Aegishjalmur, but I’d like more options. I’m also aware of the traditional alphabetical Elder Runes, and I’ve heard they have meanings. What would be the proper way to apply these to myself?
Also, what’s the traditional color of the Rune marks? I’d like to keep it in tradition, Just to honor the forefathers, Ya know?
I’d also like to know if the Vikings wore Warpaint like the Celts did. And if so, in what patterns and color?
Thanks for the help, guys. I know this is pretty abstract, so I’m not hoping for miracles.
NOTE: I posted this in the “folklore” section before, but I don’t think that was the right place to post this. I deleted it and posted here, for better hopes of help.

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“it is more likely that local chieftains or aristocrats who felt themselves under threat by powerful neighbours, or by rulers who wanted to strengthen their grip by uniting their territory into one kingdom”
so, did a ruler hold large territories directed by sub-rulers? how did the hierarchy work? thanks

Originally posted 2010-11-06 05:38:54.

The Vikings were a brave people whose history is recorded from around 800 AD. Initially from the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark they later influenced the area from Asia to as far as America for around 200 years. They later settled in Britain, France and Russia. An interesting aspect of the Vikings was that they were most particular about their appearance despite their poor sanitary conditions. Their critical attention to their dresses and fashion was reflected in the colorful clothes that they wore. Their women spun these from wool. Vikings were skilled in arts and the crafts too. York or Jorvik in England bears witness to the artistry of the Vikings even in ordinary articles like the sledge, the humble bucket or the comb. They were evidently skilled in the making, shaping and treating of metals and their alloys. Their interest in their appearance and their skill with metals were soon observed in Viking jewelry.

Since jewelry was an indicator of their wealth and social standing the Vikings showed off their status by wearing exquisite earrings, necklaces, broaches on cloaks and bracelets. The Vikings also used jewelry as barter in place of money. Even their swords were carved and engraved with gold and silver motifs. Today’s museum jewelry confirms of a fine 800 AD filigree Viking jewelry. However, most Viking jewelry is exceedingly heavy like a neck ring but some fine workmanship is also evident like the granulation work involving metal grains. There is also 1000 AD jewelry of the Vikings in bronze with motifs of a double horse head. A beautiful bronze arm ring worn by the Vikings was located in Gotland, Sweden.

Today, authentic copies of Viking jewelry can be ordered. These are essentially reproductions from museum jewelry of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. You can buy a set of Viking earrings with Knottet pattern from the 8th/9th centuries or a bracelet with Viking Runes or alphabets in sterling silver from around 750 AD. A set of diamond shaped earrings is especially attractive.

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