ar]] and a mercenary in Bernicia, he is known for his unwavering loyalty to the Crown and his formidable skills as a warrior. Although of heroic bloodline, ... rned the art of shapeshifting common to others of his lineage.
=== Stories ===
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... asdair V]] by killing the 5th Earl of Uisdean and his brother Fearchar after a dinner at Caer Suibhne,
e King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Skyssian merch... of King Harold VII of Bernicia (reigned 687-711, his grandmother was the second child. Alasdair V has ... King since he was three months old, and asserted his adulthood at the age of 15, having been through f
e King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother [[:skyss:chars:daels:caoimhe_ranald|Queen ... only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Skyssian merch... of King Harold VII of Bernicia (reigned 687-711, his grandmother was the second child. Alasdair V has ... King since he was three months old, and asserted his adulthood at the age of 15, having been through f
ntly a widower. He was married to Ealasaid Riata, his cousin and the sister of the 19th Duke of [[:skys... 43, born 731) Heir. He has one surviving child of his own, and was married to Raonaid [[:skyss:chars:da... ifth Earl. She died in childbirth giving birth to his daughter Raonaid (15, born 759). She is not yet b... er of the King's Lifeguard. Currently disowned by his father for having changed sides.
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to the title following the controversial death of his cousins, his primary narrative function is navigating the blood feud between his house and the Crown while maintaining the stabili... aired man with the first signs of grey showing at his temples. Born in 739, he was the grandson of the
ed Queen Caoimhe. Originally appointed because of his father’s connections he took the oath of service ... ed to be swayed by political considerations. When his father deposed the Queen he took up arms against ... han one heir of the great nobles met their end at his hands. Eventually Iain followed when the Queen w... before returning to Dalreoch. Out of favour with his father he didn’t hold much hope for being restore
time regent of Dael Riata during the minority of his cousin [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald]]. He... Norpen, on the northernmost of the Easter Isles. This was an overtly political move by the old Queen ea... rl has a letter of justice from the King enabling his ships to intercept raiders and keep the prizes. This has been a very good source of income over the la
armid Murchadh]]. He succeeded to the title after his cousins, the 5th and 6th Earls, were killed by th... Diarmid (born 739) is 35 years old and married to his second wife, [[:skyss:chars:daels:senga_riata|Sen... imhe (6 months). He has a son, Diarmid (11), from his first marriage to [[:skyss:chars:daels:niamh_siol... kyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] and his brother [[:skyss:chars:daels:fearchar_murchadh|Fe
e_ranald|Queen Caoimhe]] in 754. He was known for his independent spirit and a long-standing struggle t... ificant claim to the throne of Dael Riata through his mother, who was the younger sister of King [[:sky... lasdair IV]].
He was 69 years old at the time of his death in 774. While the sources do not name a cur... fe, they confirm he fathered no children, leaving his younger brother, [[:skyss:chars:daels:fearchar_mu
daels:iain_alpin|Iain Alpin]] (who fought against his father), the Duke of Glasholm, and [[:skyss:chars... agitant in the Unicorn Troop) who fought against his Uncle.
===== Major Campaigns and Engagements ===... of its leadership. The 6th Earl (Cinead Ranald), his son Malcolm Ruaridh, and his grandson Iain Edmund Suibhne (Cornet of the Unicorn Troop) were all kille
cy to succeed. He persuaded Iain Gilruary to join his cause. Iain’s support was particularly valuable b... rect link to the dying dynasty.
In exchange for his support and the legitimisation of the Ranald clai... an, who had refused to support the Ranald claim. This created the House Gilruary, the only surviving ca... n of the Ruary kings, invaded Dael Riata to press his own claim to the throne. This intervention sparke
He is a mature lord of 34 years who has governed his lands since the age of 14.
===== Biography =====... ospitality|rules of hospitality]] associated with his house. He is a [[:skyss:chars:daels:unicorn_rider... hne to ensure justice is served for the breach of his home's sanctity.
==== Family ====
He is currentl
[:skyss:places:bernicia|Bernician]] nobles during his ill-fated attempt to claim the southern throne. D... Earl of [[:skyss:places:ardmor|Ardmor]]. During this period, the Earl's wife, [[:skyss:chars:daels:eal... he coalition that forced her abdication, who held his own claim to the throne through his mother.
=== Places ===
* [[:skyss:places:dalreoch|Dalreoch]]: T
n Chancellor of the University of Dalreoch, threw his support behind Fearchar Ranald's claim to the throne. His marriage to the third daughter of the last Ruary ... ir flagship and the loss of the previous Earl and his four brothers)
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_
de-to-side semi-circular green horsehair brush on his helmet, matching the colour of the King’s banner. His armour features intricate gold patterns inlaid ar... daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]] asserted his personal rule in 769. Under Sir Iain Alpin's lead
