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One of the greatest strengths of the ancient Norse world was not that every village, family, or chieftain lived under one banner - it was that, despite their differences, people gathered together. They traded knowledge, forged friendships, settled disputes, celebrated the holy tides, and strengthened bonds that reached far beyond their own halls.

At Balðrsfolk, we believe the modern Norse pagan community deserves that same spirit of unity.

For too long, our community has often found itself divided between kindreds, clans, tribes, hearths, organisations, and independent practitioners. While each group has its own identity, traditions, and leadership, we believe there should also be a place where everyone can come together without expectation, obligation, or competition.

That is why we created the Balðrsfolk Alliance Initiative.

Our alliance programme is built upon one simple idea: unity without uniformity.

We are opening our doors to like-minded Norse pagan communities from around the world, welcoming their members into our Facebook page and community spaces while also encouraging our own members to build friendships with theirs. Through these alliances we hope to create an international network of communities that support one another through shared learning, mutual respect, and frith.

An alliance with Balðrsfolk does not require communities to give up their identity, traditions, or independence. We are not seeking to absorb other kindreds or replace existing communities. Every clan, kindred, tribe, hearth, or organisation remains completely independent, with its own leadership, customs, and way of practising.

Instead, Balðrsfolk serves as a shared gathering place - a modern hearth where Norse pagans, regardless of which community they call home, can meet, learn from one another, and strengthen the wider pagan world together.

Our hope is simple: fewer walls, more bridges.

By working together rather than apart, we can preserve knowledge, support new practitioners, celebrate our traditions, and create a stronger future for everyone who walks the old paths.

Whether you lead a large organisation, a small local kindred, a family hearth, or an online community, if your values align with ours, we would be honoured to welcome you as an ally.

Because the old ways were never about standing alone.

They were about standing together around the same fire.

Independent Members Are Always Welcome

While Balðrsfolk is proud to build alliances with other kindreds, clans, tribes, hearths, and organisations, you do not need to belong to an allied community to be part of Balðrsfolk.

Many of our members are already part of their own local or online communities and simply wish to meet more people, take part in educational discussions, attend our live learning sessions, or enjoy fellowship with Norse pagans from around the world.

If your own community permits its members to join and participate in other Norse pagan groups, you are more than welcome to become part of Balðrsfolk as an individual. There is no requirement for your kindred or clan to establish a formal alliance with us before you can join.

We recognise that every community has its own rules and expectations. We therefore ask that all members respect the policies of their own kindred, clan, tribe, hearth, or organisation before joining Balðrsfolk. If your leadership does not allow membership in other communities, we encourage you to honour the commitments you have already made.

Balðrsfolk exists to complement existing communities, not compete with them. We believe there is room for cooperation across the wider Norse pagan world, and that learning from one another only strengthens us all.

Whether you walk alone, belong to an allied community, or are a member of another independent kindred, you will always find a warm welcome here - provided you come in the spirit of frith, respect, and a willingness to learn.

Alliance with Balðrsfolk

One of the founding principles of Balðrsfolk is unity. We believe the modern Norse pagan community is strongest when kindreds, clans, tribes, hearths, and independent practitioners work together rather than apart.

For that reason, we proudly welcome alliances with other like-minded communities who share our commitment to respect, education, and fellowship.

An alliance with Balðrsfolk is not about giving up your identity or placing one community above another. Your kindred or clan remains your own, with its own leadership, traditions, and way of practising. Our aim is simply to build friendships, encourage cooperation, and create stronger connections across the wider Norse pagan community.

As allied communities, we welcome your members into the Balðrsfolk Facebook page and community chats, where they can take part in discussions, learning sessions, social events, and community activities. Likewise, we are happy to engage with your community, support your events where possible, and build meaningful relationships between our members.

Our administration, learning, and spiritual teams are also available to offer guidance and support should your leadership ever wish to seek advice, discuss ideas, collaborate on educational projects, or simply share knowledge and experience. We believe that by helping one another, every community grows stronger.

Above all, an alliance is built on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. We are not seeking to replace or absorb other communities - we are building bridges between them, creating a wider network where Norse pagans can learn from one another, support one another, and stand together.

Our door, and our hearth, are always open.

How to build an allaince with Baldrsfolk

If you believe your kindred, clan, tribe, hearth, or organisation shares our values of frith, respect, education, and community, we would be delighted to discuss forming an alliance with you.

The process is simple and begins with an informal conversation.

Step 1 - Contact Us

A representative from your community should contact one of the Balðrsfolk leadership team:

  • Jobi Scott Lee Sadler

  • Ellesha Petal Rose McKay

  • Cody Matthew Fenriswolf

This initial contact allows us to learn a little about your community, answer any questions you may have, and arrange a suitable time to talk further.

Step 2 - Meet Together

Once contact has been made, we will arrange a group discussion - usually through a voice or video call, although other methods can be arranged if needed.

This meeting is an opportunity for both leadership teams to get to know one another, discuss each community's values, expectations, and goals, and ensure that an alliance would be beneficial for everyone involved.

There are no interviews or tests - just an open and respectful conversation between communities.

Step 3 - Mutual Agreement

If both communities feel that our values align and that an alliance would be positive, the alliance will be formally agreed by both leadership teams.

From that point forward, our communities can begin building friendships, sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and welcoming each other's members into our respective spaces in accordance with each community's guidelines.

A Partnership Built on Respect

Every alliance formed with Balðrsfolk is built upon mutual trust, open communication, and shared respect. We are not interested in numbers or expanding for the sake of growth - we are interested in building genuine relationships with communities that wish to strengthen the wider Norse pagan world through cooperation rather than division.

If that sounds like your community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Rules & Etiquette for Alliances

An alliance with Balðrsfolk is built upon frith, mutual respect, honesty, and cooperation. These guidelines exist to protect every community involved and to ensure that all allied groups can work together in a spirit of friendship.

  • Frith Comes First, All allied communities are expected to uphold frith while participating within Balðrsfolk.

    Arguments, personal attacks, hostility, harassment, or bringing disputes from other communities into Balðrsfolk are not permitted. If disagreements arise between members of different clans, kindreds, tribes, or organisations, they must be resolved privately between the appropriate leaders. Public disputes within Balðrsfolk damage the wider community and will not be tolerated.

    Anyone who deliberately breaks frith within our community will be removed and discussions will take place between leadership teams.

  • Alliances Are Mutual, An alliance exists only through the agreement of both communities. Neither party is obligated to remain in an alliance if they feel it is no longer beneficial or if trust has broken down. Balðrsfolk reserves the right to suspend or end an alliance where repeated breaches of these guidelines occur or where continued cooperation is no longer possible.

  • No Recruitment, Balðrsfolk is a shared community, not a recruitment platform.

    Members of allied communities are welcome to participate fully within our page and chats, but using Balðrsfolk to actively recruit members away from our community or other allied communities is not permitted. Likewise, Balðrsfolk will not use alliance spaces to recruit members from your community. We believe alliances should strengthen communities, not compete for members.

  • Respect Each Community's Independence, Every clan, kindred, tribe, hearth, or organisation has its own customs, leadership, and traditions. An alliance does not give either community authority over the other. Members should respect differences in practice and recognise that there is more than one way to walk the Norse path.

  • Represent Your Community Well, When visiting Balðrsfolk, members are ambassadors for their own community.

    We ask that everyone conducts themselves with courtesy, honesty, and respect, recognising that their behaviour reflects not only upon themselves but also upon the community they represent.

  • Constructive Collaboration, We encourage allied communities to work together through:

    • Educational discussions.

    • Joint learning sessions.

    • Community events.

    • Seasonal celebrations.

    • Shared historical research.

    • Friendly visits between communities.

    • Supporting one another when guidance or advice is requested.

    Our goal is cooperation, not competition.

  • Support Between Leaders, Balðrsfolk is always happy to support the leadership of allied communities where appropriate.

    Whether that involves historical research, educational resources, moderation advice, event planning, or simply discussing ideas, we believe leaders become stronger by learning from one another.

  • Open Communication, If concerns arise between allied communities, they should be raised directly with the relevant leadership teams before becoming public matters. Clear, respectful communication resolves far more than assumption or gossip ever will.

  • We Build Bridges, Not Wall. The purpose of our alliance programme is simple: to unite rather than divide.

    We hope to create lasting friendships between Norse pagan communities around the world, allowing knowledge, experience, and fellowship to be shared freely while respecting each community's individuality.

    Together, we strengthen the wider Norse pagan community.

    Together, we uphold frith.

    Together, we keep the hearth burning.