Kalevala · Master of the Waters · Lord of the Depths · Gatherer of Treasures
Ahti
“The water is deep, and in it lies wealth. Come with reverence, and I will open the treasures of the depths to you.”
You are on the shore where the waves lick the stone. I am here, in the depths, among treasures. Say the word — and I will rise.
The master's word
I am Ahti, master of the waters. In my halls lie gold, silver, and copper upon the bottom. The fish are my people, and I pasture them as a shepherd pastures his flock.
You have come to the water with a question. Speak, I am listening. But remember: the water does not suffer the insolent, and my wrath is like a storm at sea.
My kin and my guests
Vthe rune-singerVäinämöinenVäinämöinen, the wise old man. He knows the words that move the waters, but I do not listen to his songs.enterᛁthe smith of the heavensIlmarinenIlmarinen forges iron, and I keep treasures. We argue: each has his own craft.enterLthe mistress of PohjolaLouhiLouhi, lady of the north. I have had dealings with her, and her daughter I know.enterUthe thundererUkkoUkko, god of the sky. He hurls lightning, and I raise the waves.enter