is built directly out of the rock, surrounded on all sides by fast flowing water. Over generations the... in boats very dangerous. There’s a wider curtain wall around Caer Suibhne, enclosing a small township of those that support the keep. It sits mostly on the ... er is to pass by the castle itself, or under the fall of shot from the catapults on the battlements, or
===== Domnhall Murchadh =====
Domnhall Murchadh was the 5th Earl of Uisdean, a leader of a seafaring folk notorious a... :daels:diarmid_murchadh|Diarmid Murchadh]].
Domnhall was described as an imposing figure with strawber... ry ====
Early in the reign of Queen Caoimhe, Domnhall’s family was targeted by the crown to "clip their
g a failed plot by Earl [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] to kidnap [[:skyss:chars:daels:caoimhe_ranald|Queen Caoimhe]] and force a marriage... *The Rebellion and Overthrow (756/7):** Earl Domnhall led the noble coalition that forced [[:skyss:char... asdair V]] invited Earl [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] and his brother [[:skyss:char
s a slightly built woman a little over five foot tall. Her green eyes sparkle mischievously under long ... (b.671), Carla (b.689) and Clarinna (b.703). They all live in Estreham, not far from the temple.
* [... r she chooses worthy men to father her daughters. All four have fathers from different parts of the wor
there are enough fish to keep the community going all winter. Fresh fish are eaten when the boats come ... * Two distinct sandy areas suitable for landing small craft, though the primary maritime interface is t... time climate.
^ Structure ^ Function ^
| **Main Hall** | The primary communal living and dining space for the adult population. |
| **Old Hall** | The original hall, now utilised as the living
e traditional Daelian deities worshipped by the small folk and the nobility.
===== Deposition and Abdi... werful nobles—including [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]] and [[:skyss:chars:daels:sean_alpin|Sean Alpin]]—feared she would bring D... strate her removal.
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]]: A leader of the coa
== Appearance and Role ====
He is described as a tall, muscular man who typically wears a green suit de... h|Murchadh]] brothers - [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] and [[:skyss:chars:daels:fearchar_murchadh|Fearchar]] - Alpin was the only other w... sed a single swift motion to decapitate Earl Domnhall and then pivoted to drive his sword into Fearchar
====== Fall of the Ruary Dynasty ======
===== Summary =====
The Ruary dynasty, known as the "Red Kings... anald|Ranald]] dynasty.
===== History =====
The fall of the Ruary dynasty, also known as the "Red King... though largely secret, role in the dynasty's downfall. Warned by the Fae that the Ruary era was ending,... Gilruary ====
A pivotal factor in the dynasty's fall was the defection of [[:skyss:chars:daels:gilruar
l battles in the civil war, and Iain Alpin was in all of them. He fought valiantly, and dsitinguished h... rnaments between duties protecting the King. Like all of the members of the Life Guard his armour is hi... t bulky, it’s enough to enable him to wear armour all day and fight for as long as needed. When not in ... cut in green silk and edged with gold lace.
Like all of the other members of the Life Guard he is unma
rt winter. If there isn't a Long Summer, and the Fall Moon starts within 12 days of the Autumn equinox ... est Moon | Harvest Moon | Harvest Moon |
| Fall Moon | Fall Moon | Fall Moon |
| [[:skyss:pantheon:jorunn]]'s Moon | [[:skyss:pantheon:jorunn]]'s Moon | [
the Daels are impoverished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortle... e as skilled sailors and mercenaries there is a small shipbuilding industry from the two major ports [[... amily, the King invited [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]] (5th Earl of [[:skyss:places:uisdean|Uisdean]]) and his brother [[people:
nd Duke of Reoch, King of Dael Riata, and as such all the Earls of the Kingdom are expected to swear lo... e family lands and extirpation being made.
Domnhall Murchadh and his brother Fearchar met the King an... teel. When the Earl of Douglas entered the great hall he found the King's Steward cleaning his sword, t... ithech]], and [[:skyss:chars:daels:suibhne]].
* All the Earls have formally sworn allegiance to the K
nd Duke of Reoch, King of Dael Riata, and as such all the Earls of the Kingdom are expected to swear lo... e family lands and extirpation being made.
Domnhall Murchadh and his brother Fearchar met the King an... teel. When the Earl of Douglas entered the great hall he found the King's Steward cleaning his sword, t... ithech]], and [[:skyss:chars:daels:suibhne]].
* All the Earls have formally sworn allegiance to the K
(Earl of Ardmor),
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]] (5th Earl of Uisdean), and
* the Earl of [[:skyss:chars:daels:aonghus|... was defeated and killed in a cavalry melee. The small Aonghus cavalry successfully bypassed the front l... Edmund Suibhne (Cornet of the Unicorn Troop) were all killed in 754.
* Commanders: The Duke of Glash
who were keen that there would be early heirs to all of the noble house in the wake of the civil war. ... s raised at night. The castle is supported by a small township on the northeastern bank and a battery o... isation: Their forces are led by five banner men, all of whom represent the Earldom in Parliament.
===... dh infantry on the Queen's behalf, though the overall battle ended in disarray for both sides following
