Ethos of Change

By Fraternitas Loki

That which does not change perishes. You would have been aware of several articles dealing with the fraternity known by its patron: Loki. Some have ventured to join since their interests are more of the hidden mysteries and aeonic imperatives of the West in terms of dark forces. Few however are accepted, since very few have either the stamina, courage or long term vision to comprehend the nature of the work on its value both to their own lives and that of their Homelands in general.

This is not to deny the value of work in different spheres of Bælder and other groups. One of the founding principles of the Order of the Jarls of Bælder which remains constant and which F.L. applauds is that of the 'Rainbow Path'. Not the wishy-washy revivalist soft mentality of recent years; rather an apprehension of the ethos and potential of the West hard appraisal of its history, traditions, and esoterica including all aspects of the religious and magick of our ancestors. One of the values groups like Bælder to the destiny of the West is its rejection of messianic dualism of the 'either/or' mentality prevalent in magick these days. Just as the old Imperial adage once ran 'all roads lead to Rome' so in cosmic and evolutionary terms there is no such thing as a good or evil. Yet in the context of human experience and presencing the totality of the forces of change there is certainly 'evil' or 'heresy' as a prerequisite for evolution itself, which may be known as the Satanic, Faustian, Nietzschean, Promethean, or National Socialist or by whatever name it may go by. The imperative is the same. A study of the Aeon of Asgard in the Norse Mythology will explain this concept of history further. Only stagnation awaits those incapable of embracing the dark forces necessary, at certain times of history, to give the twist to the spiral of unfolding of evolution by causing the apparent destruction of the present order of things. Yet it is never as simple as one force destroying another force- this is the judeo-christian concept of good versus evil. Yet without the force of so-called 'evil' to arm, the next civilisation or new order would never emerge. Thus Loki may be seen as the agent of forces embodying destiny's essence by confronting the stagnation of the present whilst simultaneously eliciting the essential threads or principles which yet remain from ancestral times suitable for building blocks of the new aeon. This may be called folk memory, race inheritance, or tribal psyche etc in human terms. On another level it is the revealing of the suppressed or dark forces which men have been taught to shun since a complete whole is made of the balancing factors of light and dark: an eternal dance.

In this respect heresy plays its part. The current arguments over the 3rd.Reich is evidence of this. One side favouring continued repression of any appraisal of history, the other glorying like parrots in a few catch phrases and a new idolatry. We by contrast will take the nettle of history and spur the West to its destined final frontier beyond the stars.

The aeonic reality eludes others because both camps are still part of messianic dualism. Step back far enough and the emphemerality of contemporary emotions over right and wrong vanish. What is left are the eternal principles of change and their results. If true to itself each aeon is capable of honourably handing over, by process of decline, fall, destruction, rebirth, to the next. If not, the result is misery for all races on all continents and atrophy. Enough said then of the balance factor of F.L.

In terms of practicalities within societal structures itself the emergence of and development of F.L. necessitates development of a light arm to work in synchronicity with this. The leader of that balancing fraternity (OJB) speaks of this in a classified document elsewhere. Its members can now choose which part they wish to follow rather than wander loosely among unstructured elements. This is not to say that they must choose one area of study as opposed to another. Some have advanced to have experienced the abyss and the nature of totality within themselves and thus can use either or both arms in heir own groups for their own ends. Others need to travel respectively each or engage in both. Others may wish to refrain and content themselves with the equally serious studies of our regions, heritage, history, ethnography, mythology and esoterica are contained in various books available from organisations like Coxland Press and in the OJB Journal.

What are differences then for those contemplating Loki rather than forms like Freyr? Firstly there is no opposition between them, they are complimentary facets of a totality. Just as those of you who have been engaged in Pillars beyond Grade 5 will have seen by choosing either the Military of the Monastic Pillar. (incidentally the grades for F.L. remain the same but each is worked upon according to the ethos of F.L.). From previous Notes you see we do not actively seek members. Nor are we interested in dilettantes. For us study is merely the trigger for action, which requires ethos and historical skill. Comprehend traditions then enact imperatives to achieve concrete change. We are not interested in verbal gymnastics or clever concepts.

This is not because we do not care or are not interested in the intellect or the fraternity of comrades. Simply that all energies are given to manifesting thought as concrete change in our lives and especially in society. Thus 'reports' are more likely to be proof of Wolf or Pack covertly putting study to practice. Action.

Consider Loki: not as an individual but as a representative of aeonic forces. The nature of his character was to trigger the collapse of Asgard and thus the rise of the New Order via a series of incidents: the death of Bælder, the rise of Fimbulvetr, the unleashing of Ragnarök etc. Though it might be said that each step along the way (e.g. his siring of Hela, Fenris and Iormungrand) was a manifestation of the principle of unfolding of potential for the DNA of evolution.

The question may be asked: if I am interested in F.L. what must I do, what do I study, what are the differences with other memberships? I refer you to the Notes for Candidates and other MSs: these explain application method and preparation for Wolf-inscription.

Regarding organisation, the primary structure is the Lair: two or three comrades, supplemented by a Pack (minimum of 5): geared not to ceremonies and studies but action and creation. However it may be necessary for many Wolves to operate in deep cover in society. Lone Wolves, Lairs and Packs will also enter society as members of professions, institutions, political parties, the military, student and sports bodies, trades unions, government, arts, media/entertainment etc. Others will set up 'fronts': organisations having no apparent connection with any occult or magickal activity whatsoever. Others however may prefer to simply carry out tasks to aid the work of F.L. in small simple ways such as recruitment, infect cadres of the establishment of other groups, making contacts, research, fundraising for subsidiary projects etc. This is in itself just as valuable. In all this it must be remembered that ego has nothing to do with it. Neither does power for its own sake. You are playing a role which must not possess you. Each task performed, objective set is a test of will, honour, historical justice, tribal loyalty, individual potential.

Aspects of personal life are fulfilled by arming the aeon. There are no grades but Missions, Hunts, Expeditions. Hierarchy/leadership is based on experience, success and skill. Sometimes documents will be released- of necessity 'heretical'. Studies will be paths of the dark gods in acausal terms, sinister manifestation in societal terms plus tuition by elders of 20th.C. sinister portals. There are FL sinister manuscripts, rituals provided according to the level which the Cub or Wolf has reached or his current Missions. There is also a general Reading list for registrants and Novice Cubs. Other MSs provide insights for Wolf, Cub, Cell or Pack.

Note: some light gods had giantish blood and vice versa. Your objective is not to waste time by petty infiltration, or naively opposing the 'opposite' of dark forces but via sinister dialectics cause manifestation of the balance factor to cause real societal change. In aeonic terms a sinister Wolf's role is that of a healer: not in pathetic humanitarian sense, rather purging the sickness in society. I wish you strength and joy in your trials. Let the Aeonic Hunt commence!

Copyright 1993 bro.marshal Robin Duvil ----- Lord Grafen, F.L.