Post by Amergin Gluingel on Apr 19, 2021 23:37:32 GMT
OOC: This portion of the app is from Wikipedia so people can learn a bit about the real Amergin Gluingel:
Amergin Glúingel ("white knees") or Glúnmar ("big knee") is a druid, bard and judge for the Milesians in the Irish Mythological Cycle. A number of poems attributed to Amergin are part of the Milesian mythology.
One of the seven sons of Míl Espáine, he took part in the Milesian conquest of Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann, in revenge for their great-uncle Íth, who had been treacherously killed by the three kings of the Tuatha Dé, Mac Cuill, Mac Cecht and Mac Gréine. They landed at the estuary of Inber Scéne, named after Amergin's wife Scéne, who had died at sea. The three queens of the Tuatha Dé, (Banba, Ériu and Fódla), gave, in turn, permission for Amergin and his people to settle in Ireland. Each of the sisters required Amergin to name the island after each of them, which he did: Ériu is the origin of the modern name Éire, and Banba and Fódla are used as poetic names for Ireland, much as Albion is for Great Britain.
The Milesians had to win the island by engaging in battle with the three kings, their druids and warriors. Amergin acted as an impartial judge for the parties, setting the rules of engagement. The Milesians agreed to leave the island and retreat a short distance back into the ocean beyond the ninth wave, a magical boundary. Upon a signal, they moved toward the beach, but the druids of the Dé Danann raised a magical storm to keep them from reaching land. However, Amergin sang an invocation calling upon the spirit of Ireland that has come to be known as The Song of Amergin, and he was able to part the storm and bring the ship safely to land. There were heavy losses on all sides, with more than one major battle, but the Milesians carried the day. The three kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann were each killed in single combat by three of the surviving sons of Míl, Eber Finn, Érimón and Amergin the druid.
Amergin then divided the land between his two brothers, Eber taking the southern half of Ireland, Eremon the north. Within the year Érimón defeated Éber in battle and gained the kingship of the whole island, and two years later killed Amergin in another battle.
Some of the early medieval Welsh poems on mythological themes attributed to the 6th century poet Taliesin in the Book of Taliesin have similarities to those attributed to Amergin.
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And now board specifics:
Name: Amergin Gluingel
Age: Immortal (at least 1,500 years old)
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'
Weight: 185 lbs.
Powers: Druidic magic
Family: none living
Affiliation: mage of the Clan MacFeorais
--Karen
Amergin Glúingel
One of the seven sons of Míl Espáine, he took part in the Milesian conquest of Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann, in revenge for their great-uncle Íth, who had been treacherously killed by the three kings of the Tuatha Dé, Mac Cuill, Mac Cecht and Mac Gréine. They landed at the estuary of Inber Scéne, named after Amergin's wife Scéne, who had died at sea. The three queens of the Tuatha Dé, (Banba, Ériu and Fódla), gave, in turn, permission for Amergin and his people to settle in Ireland. Each of the sisters required Amergin to name the island after each of them, which he did: Ériu is the origin of the modern name Éire, and Banba and Fódla are used as poetic names for Ireland, much as Albion is for Great Britain.
The Milesians had to win the island by engaging in battle with the three kings, their druids and warriors. Amergin acted as an impartial judge for the parties, setting the rules of engagement. The Milesians agreed to leave the island and retreat a short distance back into the ocean beyond the ninth wave, a magical boundary. Upon a signal, they moved toward the beach, but the druids of the Dé Danann raised a magical storm to keep them from reaching land. However, Amergin sang an invocation calling upon the spirit of Ireland that has come to be known as The Song of Amergin, and he was able to part the storm and bring the ship safely to land. There were heavy losses on all sides, with more than one major battle, but the Milesians carried the day. The three kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann were each killed in single combat by three of the surviving sons of Míl, Eber Finn, Érimón and Amergin the druid.
Amergin then divided the land between his two brothers, Eber taking the southern half of Ireland, Eremon the north. Within the year Érimón defeated Éber in battle and gained the kingship of the whole island, and two years later killed Amergin in another battle.
Some of the early medieval Welsh poems on mythological themes attributed to the 6th century poet Taliesin in the Book of Taliesin have similarities to those attributed to Amergin.
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And now board specifics:
Name: Amergin Gluingel
Age: Immortal (at least 1,500 years old)
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'
Weight: 185 lbs.
Powers: Druidic magic
Family: none living
Affiliation: mage of the Clan MacFeorais
Amergin has been the mage of the Clan MacFeorais for centuries. He was appointed by Siofra to take care of things when she could not.
Part of his long life has been spent going to alternate worlds to "liberate" her grandchildren in those dimensions. He is the reason Ichigo and Keiko MacFeorais Harada made it to this world. He did it for the children and not for his employer most of the time. At times he can't stand the woman, and he has threatened to leave his post more than once, but Ronan and Eavan usually talk him round to staying.
Unbeknownst to Siofra, Amergin is the one who has helped Kennis DalCais MacFeorais build a "wall" around Karenza so Siofra could not make more of a mess of things than she already has. He will be livid when he finds out the old battle axe possessed her granddaughter.
Amergin tends to be a bit flighty at times, but he always gets down to business when it is needed most. He loves to drink, and he enjoys playing what are now considered ancient (or at least old fashioned) musical instruments.
