Legend Of The Spirit Keepers Pennacook Lodge, Order Of The Arrow Volume 1 | Page 4

in the world in which we live in and over time the Spirit Keepers grew silent, until even the
mighty Swausen’s name was that of mere myth whispered among the trees and branches.
Where they went is source of greater speculation and myth. Some claim that they did not die
but still live carriaged through the standing stones, waiting patiently for those who understand the appraisal and immense powers of the land and the adventures they present to the
young and the young at heart. Some affirm they can still hear faintly the old voices and are
given aid and comfort by their counsel.
Passaconway himself is said to have lived over 100 years. In his great age he
sought to rededicate himself to the spirits guidance. Travelling from village to
village, he sought the spirits warmth. Some say he died in Maine and was
buried in a sacred cave in Mt. Agamenticus. Others are said to have
witnessed the Bashaba’s crossing. One moonlit night the spirit found
Passaconaway and took him aloft upon a sled pulled by the white
wolves to the peak of Agiocochook. There he burst into flame and
was carried up to the heavens to live with the Great Spirit where he
continued to watch over his people from heaven and protect the spirit
of the land.
We who love the woods of the Winnecowet understand the spirit of adventure to be found in
these lands. We who eagerly search for its lost trails and secrets, we who promote its interests,
name our Lodge Pennacook. We do so in a lasting memory of the great people who first lived
and understood the silent beauty of these lands. We humbly regard ourselves as the Spirit
Keepers of the Spirit Of Adventure. We to them succeeding pick up the torch to set ablaze
within our hearts a great endeavor to keep the spirit alive until the wolf comes to call. It
begins again with us.