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Norse Tradition: Souls

Not Created Equal.

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Kiallakr Vilhjalmsson
Sep 24, 2025
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Lugh, Celtic war god.

Tradition never described men as equal. Norse traditions describe several castes of men. In plain english:

Jarlar - Warriors.

Karlar - Free Men.

Þrællar - NPC’s.

Each of these castes are determined not by wealth or social status, but by a man’s Soul.

Imagine it as a pyramid:

Warriors are the best few of mankind. Defined by martial prowess…

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