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OVATNE
Name: Ovatne (pron. Oh-VAHT-nee)
Other (celebratory) names:
The Killing-Whale
D'miezak'r
Form: A mountainous, slate-grey killer whale,
with markings in varying shades of grey. Ovatne is huge,
words aren't 'gargantuan' enough to describe how big he appears.
His eyes are cold and dead, and he has row after row of shark-like
teeth. He appears while shamanising as a form within the ocean,
or resting above it. Sometimes he is a disembodied voice.
More recently, he swims across the 'sky.'
Alternative Forms: A narwhal. D'miezak'r the Moon God.
Known for: Since mid-2003.
Presides Over: Ovatne appeared for the first time,
when I was shamanising on behalf of two friends. He came
as the embodiment of the spirits, to share their displeasure
with me and my learning. In this first vision, his lesson to me
was prompt. He 'killed' me twice. Essentially, he makes sure I'm
not too much of an idiot. He introduces a concept of self-censorship
and observation within my own practices, and attempts to aid my growth
and refinement as an Oraiyjek. He is often terrifying to encounter, but
oddly comforting at times.
Ovatne appears mainly in the middle and upperworlds.
He has also presided over my 'death' states. He helps me
to become the best healer I can be. I try to be adequate
for him, but I am a recalcitrant and immature student, and he
is immeasurably wise. He can seem cruel at times, but he is also
at times forgiving. I consider him just.
He presides over the Moon and the ocean, as well as all sea
mammals with the exception of the beluga and dolphin (who are the
domain of Karijiana).
Assisted With: Soul retrieval and healings. It was he who
enabled me to find my 'moon voice,' which is a voice of spiritual
truth and power. He aids reclamation of the spirit to help in making
all things whole.
He doesn't often ask for a clear 'price' beyond true dedication and
loyalty. Since his presence in my life, my practices have been very
dedicated, and even during times of rebellion, I find myself unable
to shake the constant awareness that this belief system is what I am.
He reminds me that death and the Void is always near. He also aids
in journeys to dangerous places. He doesn't tend to negotiate with
other spirits because his presence alone tends to send most of them
packing.
Chants associated with him:
In the slime, in the darkness
of the shadows, in the bloodied waters,
the silver glint of razor teeth,
the slimy slaughters of spirit meat,
a tragic monster, a silver fiend,
to rend and bite and tear and eat
a calm fury, to kill and chaos make
to direct the death through the murk channels
to make lights at the end of decay,
wisdom in the bloodied darkness
love, in the slimy shadows, in the fury-monster
OH - VAT - NE
ouh var
ouh var
kalanatne, kalanatne
obisk!
Potential connection with deities or recorded lore:
He is a manifestation of the Moon God, D'miezak'r.
Other notes: Ovatne will only be 'summoned' with a
particular drum beat, on a big enough drum, which means that currently
- with the small drum I am using - I cannot 'summon' him. I do not work
with him often, though I am 'aware' of his presence in the otherworlds.
He is more forthcoming with physical world 'omens' than any of my other
spirit helpers.
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