Young Vikings Club
Supporting Our Next Generation
Raven - Skaldic
Raven - Wings on the wind,
Warriors below,
Making murdered,
Men his supper.
Skaldic Poetry I Challenge, Young Vikings earn +1 level for writing a half stanza (4 lines in fornýrðislag, 6 of
ljóðhattr) or another traditional Old Norse metered verse. If you have trouble finding instructions for such
an endeavor, contact the Viking Council for assistance. Young Vikings may earn this award only once.
Skaldic Poetry II Challenge, Young Vikings earn +1 level for writing a whole stanza (8 lines in fornýrðislag, 12
of ljóðhattr) or another traditional Old Norse metered verse. If you have trouble finding instructions for
such an endeavor, contact the Viking Council for assistance. Young Vikings may earn this award only once.
Skaldic Poetry III Challenge, Young Vikings earn +1 level for writing 4 complete stanzas in fornýrðislag,
ljóðhattr or another traditional old Norse metered verse. If you have trouble finding instructions for such an
endeavor, contact the Viking Council for assistance. Young Vikings may earn this award once per year.
Story Telling Challenge, Young Vikings earn +1 level for the telling of a good heathen tale or myth. The telling
should include theatrics, voice changes, exaggerated hand motions, etc. Also, the tale must be performed in
front of a group. The difficulty of the assignment may vary in accordance to the age of the child – but many
adults never overcome this fear. If possible, record and send to the Viking Council, we’d love to see it. Young
Vikings may earn this award only once.
Singing Challenge, Young Vikings earn +1 level for writing a complete heathen song with original tune and
verses. Record your song for the Viking Council, we’d love to hear it. Young Vikings may earn this award only
once.