THE ELDER FUTARK
By Darkrage

This page is dedicated to my Germanic ancestors of the tribe Sueben
(Please note: I have tried to correct vocabulary and spelling, since the original article was filled with these mistakes, but I may have missed a few.)

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NAME: Feoh
NUMBER: 1
SOUND: F
COLOR: Brown
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
Feoh is carved by starting at the upper right-hand side and carving the diagonal down and to the left, then the lower diagonal up and to the right. Then the Vertical stroke is carved from the bottom to the top.

COLORED:
When colored brown, the vertical stroke is colored from bottom to top. Then the lower diagonal is carved down and to the left until it meets the vertical stroke. Then the upper diagonal is colored from left to right.

INCANTATION:
GOOD THINGS GIVEN,
GOOD THINGS RECEIVED,
PLEASURE IN LIFE MAINTAINED.


REPRESENTATION:
The rune represents wealth and plenty, but also the distribution of the plenty. It is a sign of hope for all those in the society, but carries some measure of responsibility for those at its top.

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NAME: Ur
NUMBER: 2
SOUND: U
COLOR: Green
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
Ur is carved from the upper left-hand corner, where the vertical and diagonal lines meet. it is carved along the diagonal stroke downwards and to the right, then down to the right-hand vertical stroke. Then carve the left-hand vertical stroke from the upper left- hand corner straight down.

COLORED:
To color the rune green, start at the bottom of the left-hand vertical stoke. Color the stoke upwards. Then color the stoke upwards. Then color the right hand vertical stoke downwards. Finally, color the diagonal stoke from left down to the right.

INCANTATION:
DANGER AND FORCE,
I DO FACE,
AND WIN.


REPRESENTATION:
This rune indicates great potential or beneficial power, but also danger from letting forces get out of control. For example, Mithras was admired not only for killing the bull but his heroic actions of subduing it. This is worth noting that Mithras has often been compared with the pagan deity, Blader

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NAME: Thorn
NUMBER: 3
SOUND: Th
COLOR: White
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor Carvings


CARVED:
Thorn should be carved from the upper diagonals, which is carved down and to the right. Then the vertical stroke is carved downwards. Then the lower diagonal stroke is carved downwards and tfrom right to left

COLORED:
Like all three white runes, it can be colored light grey if neccessary. It is colored by taking the vertical stroke straight down. Then color the upper diagonal down and to the right, then the second diagonal from right to left and down.

INCANTATION:
ALONE AM I
WHEN I FACE DANGER
BUT NEVER DO I FALTER


REPRESENTATION:
This is a rune of attack and test. It can be used to attack an enemy and drive them insane. It can be used to test someone (including yourself) to see if they can overcome the fears they have. The form of this fear does not have to be the mind itself, or even be through the agency of those particular demons. It can be any aspect of physical danger or internal fears. For example, it is a rune that can be used to promote accidents or to make someone careless at exactly the wrong moment. It can also be used to see if one has the right to use the runes.

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NAME: Os
NUMBER: 4
SOUND: A ,E ,I O, U
COLOR: Purple
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor Carvings


CARVED:
Os by strarting with the vertical stroke and carving it downwards. The carve the lower diagonal stroke from left to right, then the upper diagonal from right to left.

COLORED:
To color it purple, strart with the vertical stroke and color is upwards. Then do the lower diagonal from left to right, and then the upper diagonal from right to left.

INCANTATION:
DIVINE POWER IS CALLED
DIVINE GRACE IS ASKED
CALL FORTH " THE GREAT SPIRIT"
(The words here in "" can be be changed to suit your belief system)

REPRESETATION:
This rune can be used as a general invocation of the beneficent powers of the universe, just as the rune thorn can be used to raise chaotic forces. This rune defends against obsession and accidents. Useful in creative works. Inspiration for poetry, divination, speaking, an so on. Can be adjunct in social affairs, seduction, and other things which need quick work.

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NAME: Rad
NUMBER: 4
SOUND: R
COLOR: Black
ORIGIN: The Roman letter R


CARVED:
Rad is a bit more difficult. Start at the center. Carve the diagonal up and to the right. Next carve the vertical stroke downwards. Now start at the bottom right-hand side and carve the last stroke from the right up and to the left so you reach the top. Now carve the last stroke from the right up and to the left so you reach the center.

COLORED:
Rad is black, and the stroke are colored in reverse order to their carving, both order of strokes and direction. That is, start at the top of the rune, and color down and to the right. Then color from the center and to the right. Then color the vertical stroke upwards. Next, color the last stroke downwards and left along the diagonal, going from the right-hand side of the rune to this center.


INCANTATION:
FOR I SHALL TAKE A JOURNEY
ON A HOSE NO MAN CAN RIDE.
IT HAS EIGHT LEGS,
AND IT BEARS THE DEAD.


REPRESENTATION:
The rune is used for invoking the dead and, once they have been raised, of compelling them to answer questions put to them. The rune is also the symbol of change in self, it is a symbol of new ideas, news ways of life, new ways of doing things.

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NAME: Ken*
NUMBER: 4
SOUND: R
COLOR: Yellow
ORIGIN: The Greek letter Kappa.


CARVE:
Ken is rather easy to carve and color. Start at the top and carve down and to the left, then down and to the right.

COLORED:
Ken is colored yellow, start at the joint where the two diagonals meet. Color up and to the right, then down and to the right.

INCANTATION:
I HOLD THE LIGHT (this is recite for every line carved, and colored)

REPRESENTATION:
The harnessed power of light which emerges from the darkness.

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NAME: Gyfu
NUMBER: 6
SOUND: HARD G
COLOR: Red
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
Gyfu, rather like ken, is easy to carve and color. Start at the upper right and carve down and to the left. Then start at the lower right and carve the second diagonal up and to the left.

COLORED:
Gyfu is is red. Start coloring from the upper right and color down and to the left. Then start at the upper left and color down and to the right.

INCANTATION FOR CARVING:
A GIFT,
DEMANDS A GIFT


INCANTATION FOR COLORING:
AS I DEMAND
SO I PROVIDE


REPRESENTATION:
Balance. It is noted that Gyfu is a form of a cross, which has alwyas been a symbol of sacrifice in all its forms. Every decision which is of value encompasses a sacrifice.

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NAME: Wynn
NUMBER: 8
SOUND: W
COLOR: Blue
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings.


CARVED:
To carve Wynn start from the top of the vertical stroke and carve straight down. Then carve the upper diagonal down and to the right, and finally the lower diagonal down and to the left so the stroke cames back to meet the pillar again.

COLORED: Color Wynn blue, start lower diagonal down and right. Then color the lower diagonal down and left, back to the vertical which has net been colored in. The vertical is colored last, and this is colored from the bottom up.

INCANTATION:
THE FLORIES ARE MANY,
IF YOU FOLLOW THE PATH,
UNTO ITS END.


REPRESENTION:
The Rune symbolizes power which is untapped, unhampered, unharnessed. It is exuberant power, as opposed to Ken's internal strength. Wynn is that divine power which, with a sudden thrust, forcing human beings on to their destiny. On a higher level, the rune is wisdom.

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NAME: Hoel
NUMBER: 1
SOUND: H
COLOR: White
ORIGIN: The Greek letter Eta.


CARVED:
Hoel is carved starting with the right-hand stroke, which is carved straight from top to bottom. Then the diagonal is carved up and to the left. Finally, carve the left hand vertical upwards.

COLORED:
To color Hoel white or grey. Start with the diagonal and color it down and to the right. The color the left hand vertical from bottom up and then the right hand stroke form bottom to top.

INCANTATION:
ICE AND HAIL
ARE MY ENEMIES
WITHOUT FAIL.


REPRESENTATION:
The main thrust of the Rune, is being bound, of frustration, of the unpleasent side of all of us. It should be remembered that in Germanic mythology, cross-breeding between giants, gods, and humans was quite common. There could thus be considered to be a bit of God and giant in each of us. This Rune is the symbol of the giant in us all.

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NAME: Nyd*
NUMBER: 2
SOUND: N
COLOR: Blue
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
Nyd is carved by starting with the vertical stroke and carving that straght down. Then the diagonal is carved down from left to right.

COLORED:
Nyd is colored in the same direction as you carved but with the strokes in reverse order. That is diagonal stroke is colored downwards and to the right, and then the vertical stroke is colored from top to bottem.

INCANTATION FOR CARVING:
WHAT I NEED,
I ACHIEVE.


INCANTATION FOR COLORING:
I'VE GOT THE POWER,
I ACHIEVE.

REPRESENTATION:
The power of this Rune makes someone to do things that are impossible. It is a internal power. Nyd as opposed to Ken, which is harnessed external power, Nyd refers to that sudden rush of power that lets a person succeed in a crisis, or the sudden rush of destiny that lets all things fall into place.

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NAME: Isa*
NUMBER: 3
SOUND: I
COLOR: Black
ORIGIN: The Greek letter Iota


CARVED:
Isa is about as easy a rune as you can hope for. Carve if from bottom up.

COLORED:
Color this rune black from top down.

INCANTATION:
MY SPEAR FLYS TRUE

REPRESENTATION:
This rune is masculinity (spear) just as a cup is the symbol of femininity, it the symbol of authority, and of power, of command and circumcision. In this context it carries some connotations of struggle and strife. It is taking challenges head on and meeting them, and overcoming them. It is in many ways the symbol of the conqueror.

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NAME: Ger
NUMBER: 4
SOUND: Y or J
COLOR: Brown
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carving of a swastika


CARVED:
To carve Ger, start at the top of the upper vertical stroke, at the top of the rune, and carve down. Then carve the lower vertical down. Then carve the diagonal stroke up and to the right.

COLORED:
Color Ger brown, do the diagonal stroke up and to the right., then the right-hand vertical stroke down. Finally, color the left-hand or upper vertical stroke from where it joins the diagonal to the top of the rune.

INCANTATION:
HARVEST TIME AND PLANTING TIME,
THE CROP IS CARED FOR,
AND MADE TO GROW.


REPRESENTION:
A year, The represents the annual period, this rune is a pleasant symbol of the community and festival. The Rune us a representation of right action leading to right results as part of the natural order of things. Ger is a Rune of long term success through harmony with nature.

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NAME: Eoh
NUMBER: 5
SOUND: Between E and I
COLOR: Green
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
Is carved from the top. First the upper diagonal is carved down and to the right. Then the vertical is carved downwards, and then the lower diagonal is carved down and to the right so it meets the base of the rune.

COLORED:
Start with the lower diagonal and color this up and to the left. Then color the vertical stroke upward. Lastly color the upper diagonal down and to the right.

INCANTATION:
THOUGH POISONOUS THE FRUIT,
IMMORTAL IS THE PROMISE
OF THE SACRED TREE


REPRESENTATION:

This Rune is the embodiment of "better not to pledge than to pledge overmuch": This is the symbol of natural and rightful restriction which makes a good compared with Nyd. Nyd is the irresistible force, Eoh is the immovable object.

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NAME: Poerdh*
NUMBER: 6
SOUND: P
COLOR: Red
ORIGIN: The Greek letter sigma


CARVED:
To carve poerdh, start by carving the vertical stroke straight from top to bottom. Then, from that bottom point, the lower and inner diagonal is carved up and to the right. Then the outer upper diagonal is carved upwards and to the right, which will leave it sort of hanging from nothing for a moment. Next, the outer lower diagonal is carved down and to the right. Finally, the upper, inner diagonal is carved down and to the right so it cannects the diagonal that's been hanging in the air.

COLORED:
The rune is colored red. Start at the upper right-hand point of the outer and upper diagonal. This is colored inwards and downwards,heading to the left. Follow the next daigonal up and to the left, which brings you to the vertitical stroke. The vertical stroke is a bit like a flagple and a flag. Next color the lower inner diagonal up and to the right. Then color the outer lower diagonal down and to the right. In other words, when coloring this rune you follow it straight around.

(do not say out loud, say to your self)
INCANTATION:
DEATH,
IS A JOURNEY
AND A CHANGE
TO NEW LIFE


REPRESENTATION:
The Rune is a symbol or that final boundary of human life, of death and change in the state of being. Poerdh encompasses a sense of loss, of finality, and to some extent is impenetrable.

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NAME: Eolh*
NUMBER: 7
SOUND: Z
COLOR: Purple
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
When carving Eohl, start by carving the vertical stroke straight down. Then carve the left diagonal up and to the left, and then the right diagonal up and to the right.

COLORED:
Color the vertical stroke straight up, then there go diagonal down and to the left. Then color the left diagonal down and to the right.

INCANTATON:
BY MY SWORD,
AND BY MY MAGICK
I AM DEFENDED


REPRESENTATION:
Used on its own it is a Rune of Protection. This Rune can be used against the evil eye or other magical attacks, trespassers and the like. Eohl is a Rune of protection against all hostile forces. Not necessarily evil forces, but hostile ones.

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NAME: Tyr*
NUMBER: 2
SOUND: T
COLOR: Red
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVED:
Tyr is carved from the spearpoint. Start by carving the left-hand diagonal down and to the left. Then carve the vertical stroke downwards. Finally, carve the second diagonal down and to the right.

COLORED:
Start by coloring the vertical stroke straight down. Then color the left-hand diagonal down and to the left. Then color the right-hand diagonal down and to the right.

INCANTATION:
VALT OF THE SKY,
JUSTICE AND POWER,
I DEFEND THEE.


REPRESENTATION:
Tyr is protection physical danger with some elements of protection fROm the magical. Symbol of divine justice and honor of war or duel. It is a symbol of strength of purpose, of the power of will, and of the drive to higher purpose. On a more immediate level, it is victory, courage, the power to attack. It is a weapon against enemies by making oneself stronger.

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NAME: Boeric
NUMBER: 2
SOUND: B
COLOR: Blue
ORIGIN: The Greek letter Beta


CARVED:
Start with the uppermost diagonal and carve down and to the right. Then carve the third from the top from where it meets the center of the vertical stroke; carve it down and to the right. Next carve that vertical stroke upwards. Next, carve the lowermost diagonal up from the base of the vertical. Then lastly the diagonal from the center of the vertical stroke. This will be carved up and to the right, and complete the rune.

COLORED:
Start by doing the vertical stroke from bottom to top. Then color the lowermost diagonal up and to the right. Then color the second lowermost diagonal, the one second from the top, down and to the right. in this way you've colored the diagonals from bottom to top.

INCANTATION:
LIFE ETERNAL,
FERTILITY,
FREEDOM AND JOY,
ARE PROVIDED,
TO INITIATES.


REPRESENTATION:
Boeric is a Rune of healing, regeneration, and the atonement of past deeds, this Rune is useful in aiding childbirth and in aiding the healing of minor diseases. Rune of atonement.

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NAME: Ehwis*
NUMBER: 3
SOUND: Short E
COLOR: White
ORIGIN: The Greek letter Mu


CARVED:
Carve the left diagonal and to the right first, then the right diagonal up and to the right. Then carve the left vertical straight down, then the right vertical stright down.

COLORED:
Color the right-hand vertical straight up, then the left-hand vertical straight down. then color the right diagonal from right to left downwards, then the left diagonal from left to right, also going downwards

INCANTATION:
FAR AND WIDE,
THE BROTHER ROAM,
TO AID THOSE,
WHO SEEK THEIR HELP.


REPRESENTATION:
The rune is the call for divine aid in times of trial and a gathering of the bonds of friendship. This is a conscuous request adn a consciuos grant of external and often divine aid. A charm against trouble. Ewhis has certain ecological and ethical limitations. It is a Rune of difence, not of attack.

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NAME: Manu*
NUMBER: 4
SOUND: M
COLOR: Purple
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor Carvings


CARVED:
To carve manu, carve the vertical stroke first. Start with the left one, then the right one. Both are carved from bottom to top. then carve the diagonal strokes, first downwards and to the right, then downwards from right to left.

COLORED:
Color the diagonals first. Color down and to the right, then down and to the left. Next do the vertical strokes, coloring the left one upwards and the right one downwards.

INCANTATION FOR CARVING:
WITH MY GOD/S
BY MY SWORD,
WITH THE HARVEST,
I LIVE.


INCANTATION FOR COLORING:
FROM BIRTH,
TO GRAVE,
I LIVE BY JUSTICE,
AND BY MY OATH.


REPRESENTATION:
The Rune is the representation of man, in all its forms.

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NAME: Lagu
NUMBER 5
SOUND: L
COLOR: Green.
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvings


CARVING:
Lagu is carved by cutting the vertical stroke downwards, then the diagonal stroke downwards and to the right.

COLORING:
First the vertical stroke is colored upwards, then the diagonal is colored downwards and to hte right.

INCANTATION:
LIFE GROWS,
LIFE GOES ON.


REPRESENTATION:
Water and the sea, and its image of a wave against the shore. The Rune has meanings of life-sustaining water, the oath of beer drinking or companionship, and death. It is basically a Rune of transition from one state to another. From life to death, from indiviual to member of a group, and birth. This Rune is often placed next to the Rune that represents human beings.

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NAME: Ing*
NUMBER: 6
SOUND: Ng or Ing
COLORED: Black
ORIGIN: The Roman letter D


CARVED:
Is carved by cutting the two right-hand strokes first. Start at the top and carve downwards and to thr right, then downwards and to the left. Then carve the two left-hand strokes, carving the upper diagonal down and to the left, then the lower stroke down and to the right.

COLORED:
Color the left-hand side first. Color the top left-hand diagonal down and to the left, then the lower diagonal down and to the right. Then color the two right-hand diagonals the same way. Color the top one down and to the right, then the lower one donw and to the left.

INCANTATION:
WHO SUPPORT ME,
I SHALL SUPPORT,
BY RIGHT ACTION.


REPRESENTATION:
People. The importance of the communtiy. It can be used as a Rune of fascination to draw people or make them do what you want. It can be to establish mutual dedication and loyalty.

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NAME: Odel
NUMBER: 7
SOUND: O
COLOR: Brown
ORIGIN: Unknown


CARVED:
To carve this Rune start with the lower most left-hand point and carve the diagonal up and to the right. Then cross over to the joint on the left-hand side and carve the lower diagonal down and to the right. You should now have a "X" rather like Gyfu. Next, go to the topmost point and carve the upper diagonal down and to the right. Then carve the last diagonal down and to the left.

COLORED:
Start at the same lowermost left-hand point and color the diagonals up and to the right, then turn the joint and color the upper diagonal up and to the left so you reach the apex of the rune. Then, from the lower most right-hand point, color the diagonal up and to the left, then color the upper diagonal up and to the right to complete the Rune.

INCANTATION:
MY ANCESTORS,
MY SELF,
MY CHILDREN,
THE ROPE IS UNBROKEN.


REPRESENTATION:
This Rune refers to inherited property, goods, name, or traits. This Rune is used to call on ancestral power, or to call up the doubles of the ancestors, themselves. It can be used to develop strengths and talents, including latent talents. It can be used to guard family fortunes and aid in building a dynasty.

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NAME: Doerg
NUMBER: 8
SOUND: D
COLOR: Yellow
ORIGIN: Hallristingnor carvinings


CARVED:
Carve Doerg by starting with the left vertical stroke. Carve this downwards. Then carve the diagonal up and to the right, followed by the right-hand vertical stroke being carved downwards. Finally, the second diagonal is carved down and to the right.

COLORED:
To color this Rune, start at the top left and color the vertical downwards. Then color the right vertical stroke downwards. Next, from the top left of the left vertical stroke, color the diagonal down and to the right. Then color the second diagonal upwards and to the right.

INCANTATION:
Nothing is said, keep a clear mind. Silence of mind.

REPRESENTATION:
Day, the light of Day, and the power of light and goodness. It the promise of the final banishment of darkness, in each of us. Doerg is a good luck charm. Used to increase one's station in life. It can be used to stumulate of spiritual growth, and understanding. It can be an expression of the universal love.

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The * symbol next to a name of a Rune mean that either there are two incantations for the rune to be said while you carve or color it or that the one incantation is to be said while you carve or color.