The Church Of Odin
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Title: The Church of Odin
Author: Odir
The Church of Odin is an orgization created to worship the Norse Gods. Odin, Thor, Tyr, Freya, Loki, and Baldur are but merely a few of the Norse Gods we worship. We will hold services in dedication to these Gods where we will tell the stories of the Gods and preach the word of Odin.
You may have a few questions now, let this book try to answer a few:
Q1) What does the Church plan to do besides conducting Norse sermons?
A1) The Church hopes to all of Britannia, opening Churchs to provide for all people. We also wish to open a tavern for the weary Vikings to rest their feet and drink a little mead!
Q2) Will this be a role-playing guild?
A2) The Church of Odin will not be an Around-the-Clock RP guild. However the Church plans to have many RP events throughout the year. (The church sermons will be one of those events, many are already in planning.)
Q3) When will sermons be held?
A3) Currently sermons are planned to be held at 8pm EST on Wednesday of every week, starting 12/13/00.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT Co0:
1. Co0 currently ownsa log cabin and it has been furnitioned to work as CoO's first Church and as it's Headquarters.
2. The Church hopes to get enough members to conduct Vikings raids in Felucca.
3. If you join the Church of can become a Viking (Warrior), and Godar (Priest), or a Rune Master (Mage). We are also looking for all professions, we currently have an aspiring Carpenter and Blacksmith/Miner.
4. The Church of Odin is currently creating a Library of books about Norse Mythology. At the creation of this brochure book, the first four books of the library containing the first two stories of the Anthology can be read at the Church.
(Coords are: 41o 23' S 38o 6' E)
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT VIKINGS:
1. Vikings are polytheistic.
2. The Hall of Valhalla is in Asgard (Home of the Gods) where dead heros go. The Heros fight all day and then feast with Odin in the evening to heal their wounds.
3. Vikings were not as violent as history books record them. They actually spent more time living in small villages then raping and pillaging other cities.
Thank you for reading this brochure. If you have more questions or would like to join please contact us.