July 18, 1998
On Saturday, July 18, 1998, Thrudheim Kindred held its formational blót at
the home of Bernhard and Shari in Knoxville. Godhi Cliff officiated at
the blót. A dozen or so prospective members
and guests from all over
East Tennessee participated. Cliff, Steve, and Bernhard swore oaths to the new
kindred. After the blót, a pot-luck feast was held featuring BBQ pork
with all the trimmings. The feast was followed by a sumbel where the Aesir,
Vanir, and ancestors were toasted. Some of the non-Ásatrú guests also toasted Celtic
and Native American deities and spirits. New friendships were made all around.