The Heroic Ideal

To first give credit where credit is due, the term “Heroic Ideal” was stolen from a conversation I had with the Allsherjargoði about the soul sickness which plagues our people in the Wolf Age.

Before I wax philosophical at my semi-captive audience, I want to share a quote that I feel best exemplifies the Heroic Ideal. The superior man is distinguished from the inferior man by his courage and his willingness to defy misfortune.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

There are other powerful quotes that we could point to, of course: President Roosevelt’s “man in the arena” speech, Baron Evola’s “be radical” quote, etc… but that line above about having a WILLINGNESS to defy misfortune very much sticks out to me and, in my opinion, fits the modern white man or woman best.

“Misfortune” can be applied a bit loosely for our purposes here. It could refer to circumstances completely beyond your control, but also to mistakes of your own doing that can still be rectified. The easier examples are more concrete ones (obesity, debt) as opposed to more abstract ideas (connecting with the Æsir, fixing relationships with estranged relatives).

With our definition outlined, let’s talk about what that willingness to defy looks like. Ultimately, it is an inherently Aryan combination of courage and motivation and consistency — this is the combination that our people have used since the beginning, to chase Sunna’s light as it drifted westward, conquering all in our path!

Courage is what makes that first step happen, whether it be a step out the door to drive to the gym or your nearest Hof, or picking up the phone to call a relative you haven’t spoken to in years.

Motivation is how we find the strength to keep going, it’s the reminder of why you’re doing this and what you stand to win if you can just hang in there.

Consistency, arguably the most important here, is the perpetual renewing of courage and the repeating mantras of motivation ringing in your heart. Consistency is the drive to fight every day, at every opportunity, not because you want to, but because you MUST in order to win the greater battle that you’re facing! These things are what make the Heroic Ideal. Weakness is a choice, and is one that too many of our Folk make nowadays. Instead, choose to be a champion, choose to be a fighter, choose to be Aryan in spirit as well as lineage! I hope my scattered thoughts have helped, and remember, your Folk are rooting for you!

Spekingr Trent East

teast@runestone.org

~ From The Runestone, January 2026 ~