#thrymoria

Explanation 

Rune carving in the quiet evening is a common sight in Thrymoria. Runes aren’t only for weapons but everyday items like brooms, pots and cribs. A well-placed rune on a broom might help it sweep thoroughly every nook and cranny or ensuring the stew never burns in the pot. Mothers mark their baby’s cribs with protection runes against the harsh cold winds and evil spirits.  My own oc has runes carved on her spear for protection and accuracy – though after a miss it sparks heated debates if it works around the fire.  

During the snowy winter days, the children love to take their parents shields to use as a slide. They know they will be scolded by their parents because shields are meant for war and not for sliding down a hill. Though this does not stop them from sneaking away with the sturdy shields. The older children are carrying the surprisingly heavy shields in pairs and a younger child trying to also help- their small face scrunched up in determination. The children have competition who can slide the fastest and farthest. They make a line of the shields, tying them together like a train before sliding down. It always ends in someone falling out, going backwards or other mishap that leaves the others howling with laughter and running up the hill to go again.  

The parents fondly roll their eyes as they watch the children zoom down the hill. The parents reminisce about their own younger days when they also had sled down the same hill. As the sun begins to set and the children's mittens and boots are soaked from snow they start to drag themselves back towards their respective longhouse. The parents always have a hot drink ready and a fire burning in the hearth as the children are bundled up in a thick fur blanket in front of the crackling hearth.