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Enemies of the Band

2025-01-19T01:31:28Z

River:

Significant enemies the Band has encountered in the past and expect to face again.

(OOC Note- all information on this page is based on IC knowledge and assumptions, and thus may be inaccurate).

=Suiríoch=
''Heretic Ritualist''

Former student of the Arcane College, noted as a gifted Ritualist who was expelled for radical theories and research projects. The name is still used as a pseudonym by students and teachers who wish to publish potentially damaging papers without their own name attached.

The real Suiríoch has been a thorn in the side of the Band for years, providing foul rituals to criminals that we had to prevent or undo, and manipulating us into acquiring magical components through a proxy named Luíseach. Amongst these components are the Scorpion Grass supplies in Bruid for her ritual on the Steps and the pelts of Uasan Water Rats to make robes with warding magics on them.

On The Shaper’s Steps she attempted to conduct a ritual to bring back her former lovers, despite the barriers of both death and Candling. The ritual was prevented from being successfully completed by the Band, at great cost in lives, though Suiríoch managed to bring back three of her four former lovers as undead abominations and escape the Steps.

Those interested in hunting Suiríoch or that may have information pertaining to her can contact [[the Reconnaissance Office]], [[Rígan Diavall]] or [[Faoiltighearna]]. It has been confirmed she has returned to the mainland and now wish to bring her revenge against the Cinnirí whom she appear to believe stood in their way. The Order of Necromancers has been warned but when she left the Steps she had a sizeable force of fungal zombies and wrathful spirits along with the three entities she has returned hereafter termed: [[Loveless]].

=Feidghlim Mac Róbín=
''Infamous Bandit Chief''

A [[Firetouched]] bandit leader, believed to be from [[Orohogar]]. Mac Róbín has quite a reputation amongst the ne’er-do-wells of Tirneach, and even just rumours of his presence can cause an increase in crime as local criminals seek to impress him and perhaps be recruited to his band.

Cumhacht na Réig have faced Mac Róbín on multiple occasions, successfully dispatching his bandit followers during every encounter, though unfortunately Mac Róbín has managed to elude us each time. He has demonstrated a unnatural resistance to effects that would disable even a [[Gallóglaigh]], leading some to theorize he has made a deal with some of the spirits of his homeland in return for powerful gifts.

He was last seen passing through the gullet after a battle at the camp while half of the forces were away on another mission and where he was able to call consistent back ups from the forces he had following him. Similarly int he prior encounter when he lost a duel to Alessandro he fled into the midst of his force's ranks and cowered there while people healed him. He took prisoners and now binds them having been tricked once before - these prisoners are used for leverage so he may secure his own escape. He is more than willing to leave his minions behind or to die if he can save himself.

Those interested in investigating the truth of these rumors or just helping the Band apprehend this criminal can contact [[the Reconnaissance Office]].

=Malacht Ua Finian=
''Immortal Undead Abomination''

Malacht is a creature that resembles a [[Leasiar]], but we believe is something much more unnatural. Originally trapped in a magical prison constructed in the distant past but most recently modified by servants of the ruling council of [[Draíod]], The Saoi, Malacht was unfortunately released by [[The Band]]. An interrogation found that they had been trapped for a significant amount of time, likely centuries, and magic showed them to be [[Undead]], though they were as coherent and rational as any living mortal. When they became aggressive their merest touch proved devastating to mortals, and when the sky contained neither sun nor stars they simply turned into mist and vanished.

Recent reports have mentioned a figure matching Malacht’s description attending the most exclusive parties in [[Siabhal]], even those of rivals who would wish little to do with the friends of their enemies. As the creature’s name implies some connection to the greatest of the [[Hundred Heroes]], their leader Finian, it seems it has some connection to the Heart of the Realms.

Those interested in trying to determine what kind of creature Malacht is, seeking to aid us in tracking them down or perhaps even trying to establish what their goals might be can contact [[the Reconnaissance Office]].

=Tiernan McUltan=
''Insane Peaceslayer''

Known as Tiernan The Mad, he leads a band of Peaceslayers, those that have killed a [[Peacesworn]]. He has convinced dozens of Peaceslayers to follow him with the promise that he can break the curse upon their souls that reveals their crimes to any that see them.

So far his method to break this curse appears to be through murdering [[Cinnire]], and it has proven entirely unsuccessful. His band is also responsible for the slaughter of entire villages in [[Bruid]]- there is no reason to believe he has any intention beyond death and chaos, and it is likely he is simply manipulating his followers by promising redemption.

We managed to capture one of his followers in Bruid, and while they seemed to genuinely believe in Tiernan and wanted to get rid of their Slayer’s Mark, they were oddly unquestioning of Tiernan’s own actions and motives.

Those with information on Tiernan and his cultists, or are interested in looking into them, can contact [[the Reconnaissance Office]], [[Rígan Diavall]] or [[Sorrel Airiúgladh]].

=Bush Monster=
''Relentless Hunter''

A creature of unknown origin and composition, though theorised to be a [[Primeval]]. The creature first appeared in [[Bruid]], and is devastatingly powerful, capable of incapacitating multiple members of the Band at once with powerful magics, such as Sleep. It seems to focus on a specific target, considering all others in its way to be little more than a hindrance to be bypassed, though that does not reduce the threat it represents to those that face it- we lost one of our number, [[Smeagol_"Seagull"_Buttonwood|Smeagol]], to the creature in [[Draíod]], as he alone was able to resist its magicks and eventually fell to its strikes.

Those with any insight into the Bush Monster or who wish to try discover more about it can contact [[the Reconnaissance Office]].

The Band

2024-08-17T18:02:26Z

River:

The [[band]] of [[Gallóglaigh]] known as Cumhacht na Réig (The Power of the [[Réig]]) first assembled at [[Corroch]] in [[Uasa]] during the year 797 during the [[Season of Loyalty]] and were responsible for defending it from [[Gwyllt]] attacks. As recognition for their efforts they were Blessed by the [[Shaper]].

Cumhacht na Réig is also responsible for defending the Great Cattle Mart of [[Baol]] during the [[Season of Seeking]].
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==Officers==
The current officers of the Band are as follows:
*'''Thane's Lieutenant''' - [[Sorrel Airiúgladh]]
*'''Deputy Lieutenant''' – Vacant
*'''Watch Officer''' – [[Duarcan MacUltan]]
*'''Master of the Camp''' – [[Éabha]]
*'''Quartermaster''' – [[Doran]]
*'''Cinnire-at-arms''' – [[Iascaire|Iascaire NicAiriúgladh]]
*'''Wizard-at-arms''' – [[Ultan Twinspears]]
*'''Reconnaissance Officer''' – [[Rumann MacUltan]]

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Briste

2024-08-17T18:02:00Z

River:

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[[Category: Deceased]]

Relentless River Forges Through the Land

2024-08-17T18:00:11Z

River:

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[[File:River.png|300px|thumb|left|Art of River, drawn by Molly B.]]

A Fathach known for their strong, critical opinions on [[Vartach]] society. While they are a [[cinnire]], they hold to no order in particular. Joined the band during the [[Season of Renewal]]. In the mission in [[Bruid]] in the [[Season of Smiling]], they were involved in some strange ritual that seems have bound them to the land of Trágráig. During the [[Season of Recovery]], they left the band to remain with the people of Trágráig.

The Band

2024-08-17T17:58:28Z

River:

The [[band]] of [[Gallóglaigh]] known as Cumhacht na Réig (The Power of the [[Réig]]) first assembled at [[Corroch]] in [[Uasa]] during the year 797 during the [[Season of Loyalty]] and were responsible for defending it from [[Gwyllt]] attacks. As recognition for their efforts they were Blessed by the [[Shaper]].

Cumhacht na Réig is also responsible for defending the Great Cattle Mart of [[Baol]] during the [[Season of Seeking]].
<noinclude>
==Officers==
The current officers of the Band are as follows:
*'''Thane's Lieutenant''' - [[Sorrel Airiúgladh]]
*'''Deputy Lieutenant''' – [[Briste]]
*'''Watch Officer''' – [[Duarcan MacUltan]]
*'''Master of the Camp''' – [[Éabha]]
*'''Quartermaster''' – [[Doran]]
*'''Cinnire-at-arms''' – [[Iascaire|Iascaire NicAiriúgladh]]
*'''Wizard-at-arms''' – [[Ultan Twinspears]]
*'''Reconnaissance Officer''' – [[Rumann MacUltan]]

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