1. What is Skertru?

Skertru means "Cliff-true", Cliff-Faith", or "Faith in Cliffs".

Skertru teaches us to be both Aesic and Vanic in order to experience the religion as a complete and balanced whole. That which is Aesic and Vanic does not reflect the gods per se, but rather a philosophy which we believe. This philosophy is one of balance, it is called "The Philosophy of Aesism and Vanism".

Skertru is the belief in the The Lay of Creation, The Profecy of Nanna, Holy Days and Festivals, The Skertru Edda, and either the Aesir Saga or the Vanir Saga or both. See also Skerbok.

2. What is Skergard?

Skergard means "Cliff-Enclosure" or "Enclosure of cliffs".

Skergard was founded in the summer of 1992 in El Paso, TX by Lars Agnarsson and Ingrón Vanirsson. In 1997 Lars Agnarsson and Meier Loptsson decided to "awaken" Skergard once again. The organization itself was restructured and now reflects a New Skergard.

Skergard is now a member organization encouraging individuals, particularly those of similar spiritual paths, to join together to better the community. Membership is free as Skergard is supported and funded by the Skertru Council of Godhar and individual donations. Our Council seeks to keep open lines of communication with all individuals and organizations of similar spiritual interests.

3. How does Skergard relate to Skertru?

Skergard is the Parent Organization that is lead by Skertru Clergy, as well as non-Skertru Clergy, for the betterment of the community at large.

4. How does Skertru relate to other spiritual religions?

Skertru as a form of spirituality is readily acceptable to other tolerant parties, and we look forward to working with them to help better the community in which we live.

5. What is the structure of Skergard?

Skergard is lead by the Council of Goðar. The Council is made up of Skergard Clergy and has a voting system based on years in Skergard. RG make up the Council (RG are graduates fo the Clergy Education Program refered to as the Skergard Aga).

There are two offices outside the Council, the Bókari and the Ritstjóri. The Bókari is in charge of representing the interests of the Council to other organizations. The Ritstjóri is in charge of all publications, both electronic and printed. Neither have votes on Council unless they themselves are RG.

7. Where can I read more about what Skertru and what members of Skergard believe?

Our membership has a broad range of personal belief systems within the Northern Tradition. Our web site publications and Skerbok. Fjallabok (book of the mountain), began monthly publication in autumn of 1992 and ceased publication in 1995 (it is archived at FB.htm ). Skergard has now also "awakened" Fjallabok in the form of Utgard Online Magazine of Northern Tradition to represent its beliefs in a printed publication similar to what Fjallabok once was. We have an online newsletter known as Ravens' Wyrd that is available in English, Spanish, and German. is also online; or you can simply visit our web site.

8. Who would I talk to about questions relating to Skertru, Skergard, or your publications?

The Gyllakenni, the Bókari, and the Ritstjóri respectively.

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