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Tir na n'Og is a blessed isle surrounded by whispering mists. It is the home of the Tuatha, a highly magical race descended from the Nemedians who once warred with the Fomorians. The Tuatha have made themselves lords and masters over the Fir Bolg, a lesser race descended from the same Nemedian ancestors. With the aid of the Fir Bolg, the Tuatha attacked the Fomorian giants and almost succeeded where the Nemedians failed, but eventually the Fomorians proved too powerful and the Tuatha were driven back to their Blessed Isle. The Tuatha and their Sidhe descendants have turned to crafts, poetry and magical arts, but some have chosen the path of war and have become warriors and generals of great renown. The Fir Bolg, inferior to the Tuatha but still far superior to ordinary men, compose much of the population and serve as farmers and lowly warriors.
"[Fomoria and Tir na n'Og] are the predecessors of Man and Eriu. They are both heavily influenced by "The Book of Invasions" and Celtic myths and folklore. The wars and conflicts between Fomorians, Nemedians, Fir Bolg and Tuatha were used to create a common backstory for the nations. The Fomorian ideas were combined with some ideas of sailing storm giants, inhuman goat-headed giants and some concepts of Fomorians as keepers of the watery dead that struck my imagination." -Illwinter
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Magic Access | Alt. Access | Unit Summary | Core Abilities | Buildings |
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4 (Rare 5) 3 (Rare 4) 2 1 (Rare 2) 1 (Rare 2) 2 | Hero 32233 | Fir Bolg infantry Sidhe infantry Sacred Tuatha warriors | Stealthy Darkvision Glamour Iron Vulnerability Spell Singer | Standard Forts |
Capitol Gems: 123
Luck Limit + 1
Magic Limit + 1
Fir Bolg: Hit Points + 3, Magic Resistance + 3, Morale + 1, Strength + 2, Attack Skill + 2, Defense Skill + 3, Combat Speed + 1, Map Move + 4
Sidhe and Tuatha: Hit Points + 3, Magic Resistance + 4, Morale + 2, Strength + 2, Attack Skill + 3, Defense Skill + 3, Precision + 2, Combat Speed + 1, Darkvision 50, Stealthy, Iron Vulnerability, Glamour, Forest Survival
The common folk of Tir na n'Og are the Fir Bolg, Size 3 (three-to-a-square). Stepsiblings of their overlords, they are magically lacking but superhuman; even their untrained militiamen have 13 HP, 11 Strength, 10 Attack Skill, 11 Defence Skill, 9 Morale, 13 Magic Resistance, and 13 Combat Speed naked. They also have sharp eyes with 12 Precision, or at least the trained Fir Bolg do.
The Tuatha are the Fir Bolg's stepsiblings and masters, a fay people commonly considered "elves". Though similar in form to the Fir Bolg, they have many distinguishing features; among these are Forest Survival and 50% Darkvision from time spent in the fay realms, innate Stealthiness, and the fay art of Glamour. They also take 1 more damage from Iron, however. Compared to a trained Fir Bolg, a trained Tuatha has 1 more HP, 2 more Strength, 2 more Attack Skill, 1 more Defence Skill, 1 more Magic Resistance, and 3 more Morale.
There aren't many Tuatha compared to the Sidhe, "elves" born outside Tir na n'Og Proper. Though they draw descent from the Tuatha, and possess all of the Tuatha's traits, the Sidhe are a little less gifted. Compared to a trained Tuatha, a trained Sidhe has 1 fewer HP, 1 less Strength, 1 less Attack Skill, 1 less Defence Skill, and 2 less Morale; none of this makes them any less powerful than the Fir Bolg, however.
(still need to add the other elves)
: Stealthy (65), Darkvision (50%), Glamour, Iron Vulnerability(1), Spell Singer, Forest Survival, Supply Bonus (10)
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Fir Bolg Scout 35 12 1 | Stealthy (50) Mountain Survival Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Fir Bolg Champion 60 12 1 | Commentary here. | ||
Baobhan Sidhe 200 1 2 | 29 Stealthy (85) Darkvision (50%) Iron Vulnerability(1) Assassin Glamour Spell Singer Forest Survival Female | Commentary here. | |
Fir Bolg Druid 95 2 2 | 11100% 9 | Commentary here. | |
Sidhe Champion 225 19 2 | 1119 Sacred | Commentary here. | |
Bean Sidhe 285 1 2 | 1111100% 13 Sacred Female | Commentary here. | |
Sidhe Lord 375 17 2 | 12211 Sacred Skilled Rider (4) | Commentary here. | |
Ri 530 23 4 | 2221100% 10% 15 Sacred (ex. Supply Bonus (20)) Skilled Rider (5) | Commentary here. | |
Fay Horse | Poison Resistance (10) Disease Resistance (100%) Stealthy (65) Smart Mount (100) | Commentary here. | |
Tuatha Sorceress 615 1 4 | 2421100% 10% 17 Sacred (ex. Supply Bonus (20)) True Sight | Commentary here. |
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Fir Bolg Militia 10 5 11 | Commentary here. | ||
Fir Bolg Slinger 11 2 12 | Commentary here. | ||
Fir Bolg Warrior 13 10 15 | Commentary here. | ||
Fir Bolg Warrior 13 10 15 | Commentary here. | ||
Sidhe Warrior 25 12 18 | Stealthy (65) Darkvision (50%) Glamour Iron Vulnerability(1) Forest Survival | Commentary here. | |
Tuatha Warrior 40 22 22 | Sacred Stealthy (65) Darkvision (50%) Glamour Iron Vulnerability(1) Forest Survival | Commentary here. |
Sprite | Unit Name | Special Attributes | Comments |
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Lugh - Long Handed Earliest Arrival Turn (10) | 32233 25 +1 to new magic paths Sacred Awe (5) Fire Resistance (15) Glamour Fire Shield (12) Siege Bonus (20) Sailing Max unit size 5, Sailing Ship Size 999 Supply Bonus (10) Darkvision (100) Forge Bonus (1) Spell Singer | Commentary here. |
Cu Sidhe Summon Cu Sidhe (Conj. 3) | Sacred Dark Vision (50%) Stealthy (40) Iron Vulnerability (1) Animal Forest Survival | Commentary here. |
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Chassis: Awake Titan of Crossroads
Paths: 457
Bless: MW/Arcane Finesse, Invuln 10, Regen.
Scales: 6203123
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