Excellence

Stories tagged Excellence:

• The Story of Alfrigg, the Master Craftsman Aug 14, 2025

  

  Deep beneath the mountains of Midgard, in the realm of Svartalfheim where the sun never shines but the forges never cool, there lived a dwarf whose skill with hammer and anvil was legendary even among his master craftsman kin. His name was Alfrigg, and he was one of the four greatest smiths in all the nine realms.

  Alfrigg worked alongside his three brothers: Dvalin, Berling, and Grer. Together, they formed the most renowned smithing partnership in existence, capable of creating treasures so beautiful and powerful that even the gods coveted their work. But among the four, Alfrigg was acknowledged as the most meticulous and perfectionist craftsman.

• The Coming of Lugh Aug 12, 2025

  

  In the ancient days when the Tuatha Dé Danann ruled Ireland, there came a time when their greatest need would be met by an unexpected arrival. The court at Tara was holding its great assembly, with all the nobles and champions of Ireland gathered in the magnificent hall that shone like a second sun upon the hill.

  King Nuada of the Silver Hand sat upon his throne, restored to rule after Dian Cécht had crafted him a new hand of silver. Around him sat the greatest of the Tuatha Dé Danann: the Dagda with his mighty club, Goibniu the divine smith, Dian Cécht the physician, Credne the metalworker, Luchtaine the carpenter, and many others. Each was master of his own art, and together they formed the most skilled assembly ever gathered in Ireland.