One interpretation of the rune "Odal" (also known as "Othila") is the aquisition of property and benefits but that is only the superficial meaning of Odal/Othila.

The deeper meaning of the Rune is "Separation".

It warns that the 'inheritance' received may also derive from something that must be given up. In particular, the thing that must be abandoned could be part of ones background, culture or birthright.

As such, Othila calls on the individual to make difficult choices, to cast something dear to oneself aside so that the person can be free and realise their true self and potential.

When reversed, the above meanings of the upright rune, take on a differnt slant.

The reverse meaning calls upon the bearer not to be 'mechanical' or 'unaware' and not to be bound by old conditioning, old authority or dogma.

It is a rune of 'reaction' rather than a rune of 'action'. One must wait for the 'universe' to act first. Then one must act with total honesty and truth - possibly in a radical way - and go with the flow of what feels right.

In my opinion, the developers have been very insightful and clever in their choice od depiction of this rune. They are neither fools nor villains.

Nord_Templar wrote: »

Well ... You have consoled me. Because I was very worried.))

We are here to help. I am so pleased you are consoled and your worries dispersed. There are far worse perils in Tamriel to worry about.

Nord_Templar wrote: »

Runes have a real Power. Especially here, on the land where they were created, where I live. This is not a joke. It affects everything.

I am not sure whether this comment is a dig at my previous remarks or not. If it is not, then I apologise in advance.

My roots are 'Nordic' too, albeit I live in the UK and I have spent many years studying and reading the Runes. They are a part of my heritage - one that I cherish.

In my opinion, Runes do not hold any power in themselves. Any power atributed to the Runes can be inbued through the creator or author of the script, as well as the reader, intended recipient and interpreter of the runes. The same Rune will have a different interpretation and significance for each receiver, which is dependent on their state of mind, situation and cirumstances.

One must remember that Runes are not a fortune telling device - they are an oracle that directs ones attention towards the hidden forces and motivations that will shape ones future life or turn of events. Selecting a Rune does not miraculously somehow absolve one of all responsibility for a particular outcome. There are choices to be made along the way that will.

It is not the Runes that affect everything but the choices the receiver made and the actions they took in consequence.