Runes - Elder Futhark Symbols The biggest and most potent gift handed to us by our forefathers was Runes. The older Runes Alphabet, which has a supernatural potential to forecast the future, or your Wyrd, as old people call it. This does not imply that you should or must consult the runes whenever something occurs, but it does imply that you can always seek and receive assistance. Similar to tarot cards, but with the ability to summon ancient gods. With Oracle in your pocket, it's much smoother