Hauk Vegvysyr
@pathfinderhauk.bsky.social
I'm a Druid of Turtle Island walking a Norse-Albion path respectfully with the Sunstone Pipe.
For me, this was a special trip.
Special Journey, honoring the Spirits & Land - The Sunstone of Avalon
My trip to South Carolina came with several special moments and places of which I’ve had to sit with and process. This was more than a family trip. It was also my first trip with the Sunstone Pipe to...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
For me, this was a special trip.
Held a prayer ceremony with Sunstone to honor the First Peoples of this land, their ancestors and their heritage.
Honoring the First Peoples - The Sunstone of Avalon
On Black Friday, I woke to find a Facebook post from the City of Staunton acknowledging the observance of Native American Heritage Day. “… a time to reflect on the deep cultural, historical, and comte...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Held a prayer ceremony with Sunstone to honor the First Peoples of this land, their ancestors and their heritage.
Its journey begins.
One Goes to Sleep, One Awakens - The Sunstone of Avalon
It’s awake! … The Sunestone Pipe! When the ceremony began and the bowl of the Malstrom Pipe was loaded, the spirit of that Pipe decided it was time and went to sleep. It would not light. It was not me...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Its journey begins.
It's finally done! ... It's finally HOME!!!
Sunstone Comes Home - The Sunstone of Avalon
This is a journey that began with dreams back in early Spring 2025. When the dreams persisted and gained definition, I began speaking with Vince at Seven Shields Forge who took our conversations and p...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
It's finally done! ... It's finally HOME!!!
I've had several names as I've walked my path.
What's in a name? - The Sunstone of Avalon
In the everyday world, I go by Alan Tripp, but in the spirit … it’s Haukyrr Vegvisyr that identifies me these days. Let me begin by repeating a quote I heard in a video yesterday that perfectly speaks...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I've had several names as I've walked my path.
It's been brought into creation!!!
Sunstone: It exists!!! - The Sunstone of Avalon
“I am overjoyed to say the pipe has been brought into creation,” says Vince of Seven Shields Forge. His worlds sparked such joy in my soul and being as I’ve been waiting for this day for many months n...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
It's been brought into creation!!!
It's close to completion.
Sunstone: Work has progressed - The Sunstone of Avalon
“My hand for scale this is definitely a large pipe,” says Vincent of Seven Shields Forge. “The length currently is looking to be almost exactly 16” end to end.” The stem alone measures in at just unde...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It's close to completion.
As the northern lights dance overhead, this Pipe gets closer and closer to its final form.
Sunstone: Adding the mouthpiece - The Sunstone of Avalon
This was a surprise to me, regarding the addition of the bronze mouthpiece to the design. But it feels like a perfect addition for this Pipe’s stem. “We added it because it seals the wood end grain an...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
As the northern lights dance overhead, this Pipe gets closer and closer to its final form.
Moved website to a domain that fit just a bit better.
Name Change ... Druids to Sunstone - The Sunstone of Avalon
Changing this website’s name away from Druid’s of Turtle Island is not something I take or do lightly. But in the end, I’m not quite sure if the Druids of Turtler Island name for this website is the b...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Moved website to a domain that fit just a bit better.
Sometimes you can find a bit of magic in walking the pattern of a labyrinth.
Walking the Pattern at JMU - Druids of Turtle Island
A couple of days ago, it began with feeling waves of energy coming off my forged staff as it stood in the corner. It was not overwhelming, but it WAS intense. And the feeling I started to get after I ...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Sometimes you can find a bit of magic in walking the pattern of a labyrinth.
Today was not an easy day.
Calming a Chaotic River - Druids of Turtle Island
All morning, I felt like something was off. Like being on the edge of a raging river that you know if you try to cross will suck you to the bottom and drag you crashing into rocks all the way to the o...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Today was not an easy day.
Ok ... My Fylgja might be Osprey, but I've chosen to walk the path of the great Bear. Honestly, I thought for years it would be that of the great Wolf.
Choosing a Bear's Path - Druids of Turtle Island
For most of my adult life, I’ve followed the path of a photographer and photojournalist. So much so that it seeped into my being and became a part of my identity. NEVER did I see myself EVER setting d...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Ok ... My Fylgja might be Osprey, but I've chosen to walk the path of the great Bear. Honestly, I thought for years it would be that of the great Wolf.
Having a new Pipe forged wasn't exactly a choice I ever thought I would be facing.
Path to the Sunstone Pipe - Druids of Turtle Island
During the few years I’ve spent working with the Malstrom Pipe, I have felt an increasing call for two things. First, let me say it is important to acknowledge and honor the foundations laid by the Fi...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Having a new Pipe forged wasn't exactly a choice I ever thought I would be facing.
First post after my return to this website after a long break.
Everything I thought I knew ... - Druids of Turtle Island
Everything I thought I knew has changed and evolved a great deal since last I posted. And it’s because of those changes and the uncertainty I felt that I decided for so long to remain silent instead o...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:50 AM
First post after my return to this website after a long break.
The U.S.S. Avalon Star undergoes final preparations at Dry Dock 15 before final trial runs.
September 6, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The U.S.S. Avalon Star undergoes final preparations at Dry Dock 15 before final trial runs.