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“My children gather upon you children and keep them with you.”
~Danu tell her tribe to found the Clanns

Every aspect of Sidhe life is somehow connected to a Clann. And it is these old interconnections of family, adoption and class. So old are the Clann’s that many do not even remember why they were created. Many believe they were created out of necessity to keep newly founded nation from coming apart at the seams. All the same, the Clann’s are here to stay.

Note: The Taioseach in a Clan be either male or female, they have one other title besides Chieftain. That being the name of their clan, aka Aengus was called “The Nuada”. Also, Clann traits as to personality are not exact and need not apply within reason. Also Clann traits are not necessarily required, nor are all three needed to appear. Gentry members need to show at least one trait of the Clann.

((Septs can be created and added as time goes on. When a new one appears, it will be added. Each Clann however will have a certain limit of Septs.)

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The Twelve Clanns of the Dal (Major Clanns)

Ua Arbatach
Clann Founder:Arbatach, Slayer of mortal Diarmuid Ua Duibhne
Emblem/Totem: A Golden Stallion
Taoiseach: Catan Ó Arbatach-Mór
Tánaiste: Grainne Uí Arbatach-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Primary), Sept of Baile an Rua (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Bright Blonde Hair
-Crystal Sapphire Eyes
-Steady Attitude

Fief(s)/Holdings:Dun Gal in Cathair Ceochán, the Village of Baile an Rua Southern Éire
Court Leanings: Varies, Generally Unseleighe
Info: Clann Arbatach has existed for several centuries and prides itself on the breeding of horses and the training of calvary. A native family grouping of Éire, they are common goers of the Unseleighe court.

Ua Abhean
Clann Founder: Abhean the Poet
Emblem/Totem: A Green Owl
Taoiseach: Bree Uí Abhean-Mór
Tánaiste: Brianna Uí Abhean-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Secondary), Sept of Cathair Muir Dubh (Primary)
Clann Traits:
-Dark hair with light streaks of blonde
-Slanted eyes of gold
-A tinge towards writing and lyrics

Fief(s)/Holdings:Hall of Owls in Cathair Ceochán, City of Cathair Mui Dubh in Northern Alba
Court Leanings: Neutral, prefer to seek knowledge and write than deal with politics
Info: The Clann Abhean is one known for its wit and want to collect. Writers and Druids alike make up members of this Clann. Though varying in size, the Abhean control several holdings and are thought to be one of the most numerous of Clanns out of Alba.

Ua Badb
Clann Founder: Badb of the Scald Crows
Emblem/Totem: A Black Crow
Taoiseach: Cathal Ó Badb-Mór
Tánaiste: Fiarcha Ó Badb-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Ráth Mór (Primary)
Clann Traits:
-Tan Skin
-Black Hair
-Silvery Eyes with bronze ringed Irises
-Considerable Temper

Fief(s)/Holdings: Fortress/City of Ráth Mór in Western Éire
Court Leanings: Seleigh, some dissenters though in northern Septs
Info: One of the three Raven Clanns, the Badb have fought along their sister Clann’s since the inception of the Kingdom. Situated in the Western regions of Éire, the Clann is known for it’s agrarian wealth and staunch defense of Clansmen.

Ua Bébinn
Clann Founder: Bébinn of the Rivers
Emblem/Totem: A Orchre Salmon
Taoiseach: Rós Uí Bébinn–Mór
Tánaiste: Maon Ó Bébinn-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Baile na Abhainn (Primary)
Clann Traits:
-Light Skin
-Light Greyish Hair or Dirty Blonde
-Grey Eyes

Fief(s)/Holdings: Baile na Abhainn in Southern Kernow
Court Leanings: Seleighe
Info: A Clann wrought with fishermen, the Bébinn are well known for their mastery of Water Charms and Illusionary Glamour. Mostly peaceful the Bébinn keep to their holdings unless summoned to the Dal. Some make a good living as enterprising merchants.

Ua Caer
Clann Founder: Caer the Swan Maid (Later left the clan to Marry Aengus Mac Dagda)
Emblem/Totem: A Silver Swan
Taoiseach: Bethan Uí Caer–Mór
Tánaiste: Gwen Uí Caer–Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Primary), Sept of Baile an Uisce Dorcha (Secondary-Old Home), Sept of Baile an Uisce Geal (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Light or Blonde Hair
-Darkly tanned complexion
-Suave or Cool personality

Fief(s)/Holdings: Old Hall in Cathair Ceochán, town of Baile an Uisce Dorcha in Western Kernow, town of Baile an Uisce Geal in Western Kernow
Court Leanings: Seleighe, with some neutrality
Info: Once heavily tied to the Clann Nuada, the Clann Caer has spent most of it’s time minding future connectiosn with other Clanns. Known for their wine and jewel making, the Caer are a suave and beauttiful bunch who live up to the name of Swan quite well.

Ua Clíodhna
Clann Founder: Cliodhna, Queen of the Bean Sidhe
Emblem/Totem: A Blue Spirit
Taoiseach: Eallair Ó Cliodhna-Mór
Tánaiste: Ishbel Uí Cliodhna –Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Ráth Taibhse (Primary), Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Brown hair with dark streaks
-Dark to light blue eyes, Lighter color reflects pureblood
-Ethereal aura

Fief(s)/Holdings: Hall of Bones in Cathair Ceochán, Fortress/City of Ráth Taibhse in Eastern Alba
Court Leanings: Unseleighe, and some variation
Info: They are called the Ghosts, the Howlers and the Maids. The Clann Clíodhna were one of the greatest hit during the Vanir raids. To this day an old hatred burns in them for the denizens of the north that burned their halls and killed their people. The Clann is also well known for it’s Magical Talents and hoists an academy dedicated to Charm study.

Ua Creidhne
Clann Founder: Creidhne the Forge Master, Armorer of Nuada
Emblem/Totem: The Bronze Hammer
Taoiseach: Donnaih Ó Creidhne-Mór
Tánaiste: Garbhan Ó Creidhne-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Primary), Sept of Baile an Dun Dubh (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Slender ears
-Silver hair
-Affinity for Incantation

Fief(s)/Holdings: Great Forge in Cathair Ceochán, town of Baile an Dun Dubh in Eastern Alba
Court Leanings: Unseleighe, believe in the old way quite strongly
Info: Descended from the crafter of Nuada’s silver hand, the Creidhne are staunch defends of their homeland and artists of note. Proud to be Sidhe, many of the weapons created for many great Champions of the Realm come from the forges of Clann Creidhne.

Ua Ecne
Clann Founder: Ecne the Wise
Emblem/Totem: A Olive Scroll
Taoiseach: Aengus Ó Ecne-Mór
Tainaiste: Conall Ó Ecne-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Baile Linn Aisling (Primary)
Clann Traits:
-Violet Eyes
-Silver Flecked hair of varying shades
-Bronze Ring in Iris

Fief(s)/Holdings: Trade Town of Baile Linn Aisling in Northern Kernow
Court Leanings: Neutral, some Seleighe sympathies
Info: Ecne was said to have three fathers, and in many cases he might have. His Clann is one of information and has much in common with the Ua Abhean. Though being of Kernow they favor neutrality to keep to themselves. Among their people healing and bardic arts are considered quite important.

Ua Goibhniu
Clann Founder: Goibhniu the Thunder Lord
Emblem/Totem: A Copper Anvil
Taoiseach: Gareth Ó Goibhniu-Mór
Tánaiste: Nerys Uí Ecne-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Cathair Réimse Ór (Primary), Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Hair with Copper flecks
-Copper flecks in the eye that appear during changes in emotion
-Tanned skin

Fief(s)/Holdings: The Capital of Kernow Cathair Réimse Ór, Golden Hall in Cathair Ceochán
Court Leanings: Seleighe, founders of the movememnt
Info: Known as great craftsmen and thinkers, the Ua Goibhniu created the Seleighe movement after the rising conservatism out of the Unseleighe court. Sometimes called the Copper Clann, the Goibhniu rival the Creidhne in their mastery of art and forge work.

Ua Lir
Clann Founder: Lir of the Seas
Emblem/Totem: The Sea Dragon
Taoiseach: Kenneth Ó Lir-Mór
Tánaiste: Lachlan Ó Lir-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Cathair Carraig Dragan (Primary), Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Dark or light brown hair
-Sea Green eyes
-Sharpened talon like finger nails
-Affinity for Wind Charms

Fief(s)/Holdings: The Capital of Alba Cathair Carraig Dragan, Sea Dragon Tower in Cathair Ceochán
Court Leanings: Unseleighe, founders of the movement
Info: Lords of the Sea and Ladies of Storms, the Ua Lir have been commanders in the Navy of Cels for centuries. Their tenacity among the waves and mastery of Charms dealing with Elements is renown. They are also the very founders of the Unseleighe Court.

Ua Morrígan
Clann Founder: Morrígan the Phantom Queen
Emblem/Totem: A Violet Raven
Taoiseach: Sorcha Uí Morrígan-Mór
Tánaiste: Niall Ó Morrígan-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Caiseal Fiach Dubh (Primary), Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Black hair
-Dark eyes
-Light skin
-Strategic intelligence

Fief(s)/Holdings: Congress of Ravens in Cathair Ceochán, the City/Fortress of Caiseal Fiach Dubh in Western Éire
Court Leanings: Unseleighe, general neutral overtones
Info: One of the three Raven Clanns, the Morrígan are known for their profiency in War and Politics. Their founder was one of the legendary Scald Crows, ancient Goddesses of War and Fertility that were born of Danu. Their warriors the Laoch Fiach Dubh are feared throughout the realm, for their ferocity in War Glamour.

Ua Nemain
Clann Founder: Nemain of the Battle
Emblem/Totem: A Red Rook (the bird)
Taoiseach: Ceana Uí Nemain-Mór
Tánaiste: Dolidh Uí Nemain-Mór
Known Septs: Sept of Baile Réimse Cogadh (Primary), Sept of Cathair Ceochán (Secondary)
Clann Traits:
-Red hair
-Red eyes
-Fiery spirit

Fief(s)/Holdings: Forums of War in Cathair Ceochán, the town of Baile Réimse Cogadh in Western Éire
Court Leanings: Seleighe, general neutral overtones
Info: A member of the three Raven Clanns, the Ua Nemain are among the most astute in the ways of independent thought. Though the Clann is renown for it’s leanings toward the Seleighe, it does not enforce the courtly requirements upon it’s warriors. Outgoing and fun, the Nemain have a reputation for holding revels and being quite passionate.

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Minor Clanns

In the Land of Cels there are many Clanns, some however do not have fully recognition in the Dal. Called the Minor or Lesser Clanns these peoples hope for full independence from their more powerful liege lords.

Note: All Minor Clansmen fall under the Eile rule of names. And to create a Minor Clann Character please contact the Admin for approval.

Ua Aine
Clann Founder:Aine, Lady of the Thousand Stars
Emblem/Totem: A Silvery Blue Moon
Taoiseach: Dara Uí Aine-Mór (Deceased, Clann Declared Forfeit)
Tánaiste: Diarmid Ó Aine-Mór (Deceased, Clann Declared Forfeit)
Known Septs: Sept of Baile Spéir Criostal (Primary, abandoned)
Clann Traits:
-Silvery Blue Hair
-Stark Crystalline Eyes
-A strange aura that glows like moonlight
-Affinity for Illusions

Fief(s)/Holdings: None, all holdings gone
Court Leanings: Formally Seleighe
Info: The Aine were once the jewels beside the blazing suns of the Lugh. Now they are one of the Dead Clanns of the Cymri. Betraying their former allies the Aine are in some concerts considered untrustworthy and bear a heavy geas for their acts. In history their voices and work in Illusion and the art of sculpture were renown through Cels.

Ua Brigid
Clann Founder:Brigid the Threefold Maid
Emblem/Totem: The Amber Hawk
Taoiseach: Andras Ó Brigid-Mór (Deceased, Clann Declared Forfeit)
Tánaiste: Fionn Ó Brigid-Mór (Deceased, Clann Declared Forfeit)
Known Septs: Sept of Saibhaic Creig (Primary, Abandoned)
Clann Traits:
-Hazel Eyes
-Light Brown Hair
-Tannish Skin
-Shorter Stature
-Affinity for Air Charms

Fief(s)/Holdings: The Southern Walled Fortress of Saibhaic Creig
Court Leanings: Neutral
Info: The Brigid were once called the Hawk Knights or the little Hawks. A people of fierce reputation, hardy breeding and small stature. The Ua Brigid were the only Clann to openly protest it's punishment after the fall of Cymru. Throughout the ages they still take part in the Southern Defenses, honor runs in their veins. There is no more worthy ally than a sword or child of the Hawk.

Ua Brea
Clann Founder:Brea the Shipwright
Emblem/Totem: The Indigo Marlin
Taoiseach: Aleyn Ó Arbatach-Eile
Tánaiste: Fionn Ó Arbatach-Eile
Known Septs: Sept of Caladh Ard (Primary)
Clann Traits:
-Grey Hair
-Darkish Olive Skin
-Sharp Facial Features
-Nails that shine like pearl

Fief(s)/Holdings: The Port Town of Caladh Ard on the Isle of InishLeann
Court Leanings: Neutral
Info: One of the two Vannin or Manann Clanns, the Brea are perhaps the most steadfast and easy going of all Sidhe tribal peoples. Known as excellent carvers and shipwrights they have created a vast network trade around their skills. Though some definitely silently resent the work of the Dal on the mainland, many are content with their life among the Isles.

Ua Flidais
Clann Founder:Flidais the Beast Queen
Emblem/Totem: Feral Yellow Wolf
Taoiseach: Mabyn Uí Flidais-Mór (Deceased, Clann Declared Forfeit)
Tánaiste: Seren Uí Flidais-Mór (Missing)
Known Septs: Sept of Dun Faolchú Bainte (Primary, Abandoned)
Clann Traits:
-Feral Yellow Eyes
-Pronounced Canines
-Wolfish Dark Hair
-Light pale complexion

Fief(s)/Holdings: The Forested Citadel of Dun Faolchú Bainte
Court Leanings: Neutral, had Unseleigh Leanings
Info: Masters of the ability of Change, the Flidais were a dangerous group to gamble with. Living in their lonely wooded lands, they were a fearsome Clann known for their tracking, hunting and skill as sellswords. The supposed victims of the Ua Lugh, the Flidais still harbor a deep hatred of the Sun Children to this day.

Ua Lugh
Clann Founder: Lugh the Sun Lord and Slayer of Old King Balor
Emblem/Totem: The Blazing Sun
Taoiseach: Lugaid Ó Lugh-Mór (Deceased, Clann Declared Forfeit)
Tánaiste: Aithne Uí Lugh-Mór (Title Declared Forfeit)
Known Septs: Sept of Dun Faolchú Bainte (Primary, Abandoned)
Clann Traits:
-Golden Complexion
-Golden Hair
-Liquid Fiery Eyes
-Aura appears to give off sunlight

Fief(s)/Holdings: The Forested Citadel of Dun Faolchú Bainte
Court Leanings: Neutral, had Unseleigh Leanings
Info: Masters of the ability of Change, the Flidais were a dangerous group to gamble with. Living in their lonely wooded lands, they were a fearsome Clann known for their tracking, hunting and skill as sellswords. The supposed victims of the Ua Lugh, the Flidais still harbor a deep hatred of the Sun Children to this day.