Wildspeak Article - Spirit Helper: Ovatne
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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.
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.
