sterling rune dice!


Sterling Rune Dice! These 24-sided Elder Futhark dice are based on a naturally occurring garnet shape, come 1/2" wide, and are hand engraved.
[Made by domestic platypus for $49 each or $140 for a set of 3.]
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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 then 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 employment/opportunities in investigative mythology,  field research, or product development to offer, do contact him.

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