

It corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "hailstorm", "cleansing", and "destruction".Īppearances: Used by Hearthstone to conjure up a hailstorm. Haglaz ('hag-ah-lahz') represents Urd, the Norn of the Past. Wunjo ('voon-yo') corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "joy", "satisfaction", "goodness", and "fellowship". It is unknown if Gebo can create other gifts besides food, but it's been confirmed that whatever is created via Gebo can't be used by the caster (as it's a gift from the caster). Gebo or Gyfu ('gay-bo') corresponds the sound, and symbolizes "gift", "exchange", or "generosity".Īppearances: Hearthstone casts Gebo to conjure dinner for Magnus and Blitz. According to Blitz, the fire of Kenaz is fueled by the caster's stamina. It corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "torch", "passion", "inspiration", and "creativity".Īppearances: Hearthstone creates a floating rune made of fire to help his friends traversing through Niflheim. Kenaz or Kaunan ('kee-naz') represents Loki, Father of Lies, and God of Fire, Magic, Mischief, Artifice and Stories. He then used it to transport Magnus, Blitzen, and himself from Alfheim to Midgard. Hearthstone first uses it to create a loop around Gunilla and her Valkyries to slow their chase after Magnus and his friends. It symbolizes "ride", "wheel", or "journey".Īppearances: Used as the rune of spatial manipulation. Raido ('rye-doe') corresponds to the sound. Ansuz corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "divinity", "mental stability", "communication", and "speech". It corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "masculinity", "courage", "empowerment".Īppearances: While searching for the Ring of Andvari, Hearth drops a Thurisaz into a small lake, causing it to absolutely evaporate in a violent discharge of destructive power.Īnsuz ('anhs-sooz') represents Odin, god of wisdom, magic, poetry, and war. It can also be reconstructed as thorn and mean "giant". Thurisaz ('thur-ee-saz') represents Thor, god of thunder and strength. His body transforms into a berserk-like form to handle the sudden surge of power. It corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "valor", "fortitude", "strength" and "stability".Īppearances: Hearthstone uses Ur on himself to gain an ox-like strength, stamina, and durability. Ur or Uruz ('oor-ooz'), is the Icelandic word for "rain" and Old English for "wild ox". It corresponds to the sound, and symbolizes "wealth", "abundance", "livestock", and "positivity".Īppearances: Appears on Magnus Chase's shield, and as a runestone pendant disguise for Jack. This rune represents Frey, the Vanir god of summer, fertility, and peace. Rune magic is taxing for novices, as Hearth became faint whenever he would use a rune stone in battle.įehu, ᚠ, (pronounced 'fay-hoo', or ) is the first symbol in the rune-row of Elder Futhark. To be able to perform it one must go through great suffering: Odin hung from Yggdrasil for nine days with a spear in his side Hearthstone was resented by his family, who blamed his deafness for causing his brother's death, and was treated as less than a slave. Blitzen, on one occasion, used Perthro and a combination of other runes to create a size-shifting carpet bag containing seemingly-limitless space. Perthro ("p") is "the Unknown" and represents fate, luck, mystery, occult powers, and an emptiness waiting to be filled Hearthstone once used this rune to place himself and his friends in the hands of fate. For example, Raidho ("r") literally translates as "Ride" and is associated with travel ("the Journey"), motion, evolution, and rhythms Hearthstone can use this rune to bend the fabric of space to create an "endless" loop to slow down Gunilla and the Valkyries. Thurisaz ("th") is " Jötunn " and represents the giants, chaotic forces, aggression, destruction, and the thunder god Thor (who is of giant stock) when searching for Andvari's ring, Hearthstone used this rune to temporarily evaporate a river thirty feet deep. In addition to being a phonetic alphabet, each rune has it own name and a variety of esoteric meanings that represent the metaphysical concepts ("the genetic code") of the universe to cast a spell, the user must understand the meanings of the runes and how they apply to their intended spell.
