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To: tiernan@mad.scientist.com
Subject: TirNanOc, Issue #103
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Greetings Otherkin,
*WHEW*. Moving is a class-a chore. However, I am all moved and in the
process of getting settled, and things on this list should start returning
to normal now. Again, I'd like to thank everyone who offered such
supportive words... they were very much appreciated.
On another note: This year Samhain falls on the Dark Moon. For me, that
makes it a very special Samhain. I was wondering if any of you out there
were planning anything special because of the Dark Moon, and if so would
you be willing to share it here?
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From: "Clap if you believe..." <henry57@matrix.newpaltz.edu>
Subject: (TirNanOc) More 'bout me...
To: tiernan@mad.scientist.com
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 1997 02:19:54 -0400 (EDT)
Hi kin.
I reread my intro post and thought I'd correct myself.
I now know 4 otherkin.
Anyway, that's not the main reason for this post. I'm pretty
sure it's OK tell more to y'all.
As you know, my mundane name is Brenda. My true name is
Alyshai Alughasa (I think that's how it's spelled). I am of the
Tuatha de Danann, but I also have Formorian lineage, so I'm a bit
of a mix. A little otherworldly description...I have dark
greyish-brownish skin, white hair, glowy orangy-red eyes (I have
a connection with fire), and as for what my size is it all depends
on what I make it. I grow wings when I get smaller. I'm frequently
armored too.
I consider myself of the seelie court, but I cannot deny the presence
of unseelie tendencies. But light and dark depend on one another,
right? I place freedom and fair judgement above most things, and I
consider myself a defender and protector.
It's only been a couple days since the 1 year anniversary of my
awakening, and I feel I've celebrated well. (Note of interest...
there was a big bright rainbow in view that day. Beautiful sight!)
I've learned much this past year and I hope to learn much more to come.
I'm certain this list will help. Being Otherkin in such a banal
environment is not easy, and I'm sure you all relate.
Anyone of you wanna chat, my e-mail is henry57@matrix.newpaltz.edu
I like connections very much, and I love otherworldly conversation!
Blessings to all!
-Alyshai (or Brenda...same being)
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Date: Fri, 03 Oct 1997 11:23:03 -0800
From: silver elves <elve@jps.net>
Reply-To: elve@jps.net
Organization: silver elves
Subject: Enchantment*MAGICAL ELVEN LOVE LETTERS
Syrandir (Enchantment)...
elaf eldiver (gentle kindreth),
.....da na varsifala eldat qum u eldon ( is a particularly elfin form of
magic). Occasionally non otherkind try to use it, but seldom
effectively, for they do not truly understand the source of this magic
and its power. Enchantment comes from the words En = to and chant which
is to chant or sing. The key to enchantment is the Song of our Elfin
Being. There are even a group of elves, tae fondfali (the singers), who
never speak but sing every word of communication. The source of
enchantment is Joy and as it radiates through and from us it creates a
subsonic vibrational tone that subtly caresses and fascinates others in
a way that they find intriguing and mysterious. There are numerous
varieties of enchantment but the most of them can be subdivided under
the seven major rays of manifestation which are also correlated to the
seven points of the elven star.
The first ray is the ray of will. The enchantment that comes from
this ray stems from the attraction that people feel for those who are
confident and sure of thems'elves. Among the dark elves (vampires) this
can function as an overshadowing of the will of another individual.
However, the most of ours have discovered that to overshadow another's
will is to assume their karma and entails a constant effort that is
eventually exhausting to the psyche. Among normals and the non-races,
this first ray enchantment usually functions under what is often
referred to as the "cult of the personality". It is the attraction and
appeal of those in authority to those who are eager to be led. However,
we elfin are neither leaders nor followers. The first ray enchantment
among most elfin is a result of our s'elf esteem and even more so from
our devotion to encouraging this s'elf confidence in others. We help
epople feel good about thems'elves and promote their urge toward
independence and s'elf direction. Rather than trying to force our will
upon them, we urge them to make their own decisions and this puzzling
behaviour very much enchants them.
Love-Wisdom is the source of second ray enchantment. Among all
elven it manifests as everything from sexual attraction to the highest
forms of spiritual love. To the elven there is very little difference
between sex and love. We are Tantrists and sex and love are soul mates
each in perpetual search for the other. For many folke the sexual and
the spiritual are of utterly different orders of being; however, to the
elfin sex is very spiritual and the realm of the spirit is tremendously
sexy. Among many peoples, love is a bargaining chip...if you give money
or security or introduce them to the right people then you will be
loved. Even to their children they use love as a method of behaviour
control. Do what they want or forget about getting any. But among the
elven, LOVE IS EVER FREE. It is not indiscriminate; however, this is
the ray of Love-Wisdom, after all, but it is always given without price
or condition. We smile upon nearly everyone...unfortunately, many folke
have been trained to be suspicious of the smiling face and it is most
often not our openness which so intrigues them...but our clear and
constant love for each other that awakens their soul ...longing
desparately to have what they see so evident before them. We adore each
other and that fascinates them and arouses the 'elf within.
The third ray is the ray of Active Intelligence. This is not
simply nor necessarily equated with intellect or education. It is very
much in tune with the ability to communicate and interact in an
intelligent fashion. Nearly all people admire intelligence. Tae
Murdili ( the violynts ), tae Lesvili (the greedees ) and tae Grymfali (
the scowlers ) are often hateful and at the very least envious of and
leary about the educated and the intellectual but they admire native
intelligence. Among the normal folke, intelligence is often a source of
competition (what isn't?)...a game of one-up-manship which admires the
cunning and the clever. While we elfin do tend to be intelligent, we
have little regard for cleverness and we see intelligence as far more
than education or intellect...it is not an area of competition but
rather an arena where cooperative sharing makes the all of us more
intelligent and successful. We are not enchanting because we are
intelligent so much as the fact that we recognize intelligence in
others and give it full appreciation. We stir people's souls not so
much by our knowledge as our never ending Quest to learn and understand.
The fourth ray is the ray of Harmony through Diversity. It is a
particularly creative ray. It is the realm of the individual and the
eccentric (the elfin...by which we mean all faerie and otherkind). The
normals who dread anything that is non-conformist tread not here...to do
so is to risk exile...to be branded weird...a frightening prospect for
them. It is in this ray that we come to know and develop our own
particular style and flare, our unique indivdual nature while
simltaneously accepting the uniqueness of others. Our unpredictable
natures both terrify, amuse and arouse the normal folke who secretly
admire our courage in being ours'elves and are inwardly delighted that
something unusual is happening in their lives even if it is no more than
a source of gossip for them. Of course, the non-races can be
occasionally dangerous when confronted with anything that is too unusual
and it is often safest to pass through their realms unseen. We would do
well to encourage the creativity in each and everyone we can...and we do
this best... by being our own unique 'elves.
Science and practical knowledge are the theme of the fifth ray.
The key here is being an expert...to be good, nay, great at whatever one
does...be you a writer or an auto mechanic...the firth ray strives for
technical excellence. This is the realm of the wyzards and all people
admire those who are really good at what they do. Strive for
excellece...be your best..." be all that you can be..." and you will
enchant all manner of folke.
Devotion and idealism rule the sixth ray. This is a powerful
enchanment and it is the source of attraction that most religions hold
over the converted. The elfin are generally not so much a religious
people as a spiritual people and our devotion is less to ideas and more
to individuals. We do not worship but rather stand in awe of the
magnificence of life. We are devoted to the fulfillment of all
peoples...not just the elfin ...and deep inside, if they have any
sensitivity at all they feel this and are enchanted by it.
And finally, we come to the seventh ray...the ray of organization
and ritual magic. Now, we elven are the least organized of all folke
and our magic is usually impromptu and spontaneous rather than ritual.
However, there is a rhythm to our lives that underlies all that we do
and it creates a subtle vibration that effects all that we meet. They
are slowly but surely drawn into the song, the dance and the music of
our being which is elfland manifest. For the source of enchantment is
Joy and the elves enjoy everything that we can. We are enchanted by
everything that we see and everyone whom we meet... the stars, the earth
and Her inhabitants fascinate us and unltimately it is our own
enchantedness that so enchants others.
kyela,
the Silver Elves
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From: "Brightshade" <nvrwhen@sound.net>
To: "Tiernan" <tiernan@mad.scientist.com>
Subject: Song of Pain
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 17:08:09 -0500
Songs of Pain
Is the hurt so bad my child
Does your pain run red and wild
Has your heart now been defiled
Bringing sorrow's stinging salt
Does no one heed or hear your cries
As you gasp with raspy ragged sighs
When the joy your heart knew dies
And you find all life at fault
Bombarded by stark loneliness
The mark of sadness scars your flesh
Through the fire of this distress
You feel your heart cold as ice
When you are shivved by these dark harms
Succumbed to mourning's fetid charms
Remember there are gentle Darkling arms
And consider this advice:
Consider pain as art's conduit
And as you struggle to push through it
Bid your inner soul's muse to it
And reap your pain's reward
Milk it for every bitter drop
Seduce your anguish so white-hot
And when finally is stops
Put the foul thing to the sword
Brightshade, Lord of Neverwhen
Shreds of flesh so pale and cold
Enshroud a soul that's dark and old
Thick and seeped in sins untold
I kiss the lips of madness
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Until Next Time,
Blessings Upon Your Ways
Tiernan
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