the relevance of axe, sword, & shield.
In S.M. Stirling's Emberverse series, a point-of-deviation happens in 1998 when technology suddenly just doesn't work. After the change, two Asatru nations arise in the former U.S.: the Bearkillers in a small northwestern coastal spot, and Norrheim in what was Maine . In a world where gunpowder doesn't work, the axe, sword, & shield regain their relevance. [ Emberverse: A New Generation map by YNot1989 (Sean McKnight).] # # # Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants at age seven. Since t hen he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the Map of Midgard project, and spearheaded the neologism/brand NorsePlay. If you have e mployment/ opportunities in investigative mythology, field research, or product development to offer, do contact him .