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 ===
They are in the story
... 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 ... do they have right now)) | 2,459 |
==== Recent History ====
He has been King since he was three mont
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 ... do they have right now)) | 2,459 |
==== Recent History ====
He has been King since he was three mont
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.
- Eilidh (35,
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
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
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... ey do they have right now)) | 19 |
==== Recent History ====
The history of the Murchadhs is one of m
time regent of Dael Riata during the minority of his cousin [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald]]. He... rl has a letter of justice from the King enabling his ships to intercept raiders and keep the prizes. T... agriculture. These account for about a quarter of his income, and the second town (Caer Righ).
^ Type... ey do they have right now)) | 14 |
==== Recent History ====
Bhaltair spent four years as the regent,
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
skyss:chars:daels:ranald|Ranald]] dynasty.
===== History =====
The fall of the Ruary dynasty, also kno... as a transformative and violent period in Daelian history that spanned nineteen years of conflict follo... often summarised as a simple lack of an heir, the histories reveal a complex web of internal betrayal, ... cy to succeed. He persuaded Iain Gilruary to join his cause. Iain’s support was particularly valuable b
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
develop the Dalmuir port facilities.
==== Recent History ====
House Gilruary rose to prominence when I... 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 around the green enamel.
==== History ====
The Life Guard has played a central role... daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]] asserted his personal rule in 769. Under Sir Iain Alpin's lead
y do they have right now)) | 107 |
==== Recent History ====
The history of House Sioltach is defined by an ancient deal with the Fae, where every generat... * [[:skyss:chars:daels:murchadh|House Murchadh]] (Historical allies in the Ranald succession)
* [[:sk... ss:chars:daels:riata|House Riata]] (Long-standing historical friction)
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|H
ey do they have right now)) | 75 |
==== Recent History ====
During the troubled minority of King Ala... on of the realm following the King's assertion of his personal rule, and they continue to provide a vit... :daels:riata|House Riata]] (Bound by marriage and history)
=== Enemies & Feuds ===
* [[:skyss:chars:
