‘Vörnuðr’ is the Old Norse & Icelandic word for ‘warning’.
A fortress outpost is attacked from the sea by a large army of warriors. The soldiers
who man the fort are quickly overwhelmed, and the fort is set aflame. A small cadre
of soldiers escape on horseback and set off toward a nearby city stronghold to warn
them of the impending advance of the enemy warriors.
The story will continue as the music unfolds…
10/13/26 - This piece is in its early stages, probably a month or two from completion.
I’ll post an updated version at least once a week until it’s done. The next thing I’ll
be adding is pedal steel to add some swirling texture to the background.
Vörnuðr © 2026 - Joey Arata
