Delannoy, Myths and Legends of the Nordlings). are the heroes of numerous Nordling tales (cf.
were said to have been the products of mutation or genetic engineering, has not found confirmation. fell into a trance, brought on, it is believed, by autohypnosis or intoxicating substances, and fought with pure energy, being utterly invulnerable to pain or even grave wounds, which reinforced the superstitions about their superhuman powers. were used by the rulers of the north in the tribal fighting they waged with each other. In reality, since they were unparalleled in their ability to wield weapons, v. were said to fight evil spirits, monsters and all manner of dark forces. In the folk consciousness, they are endowed with magical powers and superhuman abilities v. Vedymins, called witchers among the Nordlings (q.v.), a mysterious and elite caste of warrior-priests, probably an offshoot of the druids (q.v.).
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