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Nikki Auberkett joins me for an uplifting chat about the magic of storytelling and her inspiring journey in the indie publishing world. From designing her own eye-catching book covers to weaving intricate tales with elements of fantasy and sci-fi, Nikki's story is about creativity and passion. Author Bio: As a cultural anthropologist with a focused background in archaeology and global folklore, I weave real-world discoveries and intercultural theories into my fictional works. My current series, Song of the Sidhe, combines fantasy storytelling with "what if?" concepts, from the fae folk living in (and potentially having built) downtown Chicago to the mythological Fomorians existing within marginalized communities around the world.Ithandryll was long-listed in the 2023 Page Turner Book Awards, received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, a 5-Star Review from Readers' Favorite, and a 5-Star Review from Midwest Book Review.After living in downtown Chicago before, during, and after the pandemic, I entered my "Stars Hollow Phase" and relocated to a small village cluster in Iowa known as The Amana Colonies. I started an indie bookstore, BumbleBooks, which is currently a "pop-up situation" inside the village's new herbs & tea shop, Serenity Sage. Book Blurb (Ithandryll):Moving to Chicago should have felt like a dream come true, but for Roxanna Lovegood, it's a last-ditch effort to run away from a nightmarish past.When mysterious creatures break into her new apartment, curiosity leads her to a puzzling artifact buried under the floorboards. It takes her from the shores of Lake Michigan to the forest of a distant realm where she's surrounded—and threatened—by people and creatures she's only heard of in fairytales.Devon is a mischievous fae determined to figure out how Roxi wound up there to begin with. He's even more determined to send her back home. There are secrets to keep and his own set of wounds unwilling to heal, and the last thing he wants or needs is this outsider questioning—and challenging—everything he thought he knew.CONTENT WARNING: This book and the series covers topics and heavy material such as slavery, human trafficking, assault of various natures, and crude language. While violence does occur, it is not and will not be overtly graphic in nature (I do have my limits). There may be other triggers I am not aware of or instances that may become triggering not covered in this warning. https://a.co/d/5ROf3Eu (for the KU ebook)https://bookshop.org/a/96501/9798988797715 (paperback—supports indie bookstores like mine!)About Victoria:Hey there, I'm Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here's how I can help:
In this episode we finally get to the big clash between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé. It's a brutal and beautiful piece of literature. It also may have been inspired by Viking invasions...Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is Lugh Attacks the Fomor by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at jimfitzpatrick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Table of Contents: From the Nephilim and Goliath in the Bible to the Titans in Greek mythology and the Fomorians and Frost Giants in Celtic and Nordic lore, almost every culture around the world has spoken of an ancient race of giants–Giant footprints left in the geological bedrock, tens of thousands of years old, have…
Balor was the leader of the Fomorians in Irish Myth. He was a tyrant and warrior in Irish Folklore. He had a big ol' eye that caused all kinds of crazy crap. He was pretty badass, to be honest, and he was relegated to a sponge. What in the hell does that mean? Well, listen to find out! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.com Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/horrorshots Youtube Website: Horror Shots Instagram: ominousoriginspod Twitter: @horrorshotsprod Facebook: Horrorshots Patreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshots
We have a jam packed episode ready for you. We talk about the new and unsurprising government report on UFOs before jumping to Flumphs, either the best or worst monster in DnD depending on how cool you are. We pair them with some of the dumbest but most beloved cryptids ever to spookily creep across the screen of a dusty old CRT TV: Rods and Fresno Nightcrawlers. Then we try to talk about Fomorians in DnD and Irish Myth before we pour one out for Dragon Ball Mangaka Akira Toriyama. Plus, Gundam, 2003 condensed down to its purest form, and is your cat's butthole haunted?!
The World of Darkness has all sorts of non-human peoples, how do we add them to Mage? Pook from Changeling the Podcast joins to talk about the Fomorians, Tuatha de Danaan, the Goro, Dero, Firstborn and the Djinn. Sphere of Gun book Episode on Dark Ages Fae Episode on Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds Colorized Revised prints --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message
In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at Fomorians and the monstrous stat blocks in Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 03:04 Intro 03:27 Ad Break 08:17 Fomorian 9:45 Fomorian Deep Crawler 16:40 Fomorian Noble 44:47 Fomorian Warlock of the Dark 1:01:39 Ad Break 1:27:11 Outro 1:27:41 Closing Theme 1:29:16 Bloopers 1:29:43 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Email at info@itsamimic.com Dungeon Master 1: Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 2: Kasi Just Kasi Dungeon Master 3: Adam Nason Narrator: Pepperina Sparklegem Written by: Megan Lengle and Adam Nason Director: Megan Lengle and Adam Nason Audio Editor: Brad McMann Video Editor: Adam Nason Executive Producer: Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by: Cory Wiebe All other music provided by Tyler Gibson at https://www.instagram.com/melodicasmusic Logo by: Katie Skidmore at https://www.instagram.com/clementineartportraits/ This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general. It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products. Artwork included in this episode's video visualizations is published and/or owned by Wizards of the Coast.
Let us ask it in the form of a question…what is it about a good villain? Isn't it juicy sometimes to think about what sort of villain you'd be? And what do villains represent, what do they teach us?We're going to have a look at some stories, scope out our favourite characters and attributes. We hope you enjoy the show!Now some notes…firstly, our list* Yzma* Magneto* “Man” as portrayed in Fern Gully, Julie of the Wolves, Avatar, * Agent Smith* The Skeksi * Jafar* Ursula * Maleficent * The Nothing* Sauron* The Jana'ata- the Reshtar (from The Sparrow)* The White Witch and The Snow Queen* Boyd Crowder from Justified* Donald Whitfield from 1923Self reflection prompts:* What makes a good villain and how do they get made?* What do they represent? * What can they teach us?* What parts of them make them well rounded?* Talk about the difference between “real life” villains and story book ones* What are healthy ways we can resolve pain and shame outside of violence and retribution?The music we use for our podcast entitled “Whimsical Aliens” was written and performed by Alejandro Bernard from Ithaca NY. Subscribe and like his music tutorials on Youtube they are so charming. You can become a patron to his work tooOur podcast project is edited and produced by Bjorn. Rudo's first encounter with chat GPTchat GPT transcript: Rudo's prompt- Who are some good villains? Darth Vader (Star Wars) - A powerful Sith Lord with a tragic backstory.Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter series) - The dark wizard seeking power and immortality.The Joker (Batman) - An anarchic and unpredictable criminal mastermind.Sauron (The Lord of the Rings) - The dark lord seeking to conquer Middle-earth.Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs) - A brilliant and cannibalistic serial killer.Iago (Othello by William Shakespeare) - The manipulative and scheming antagonist.Count Dracula (Dracula by Bram Stoker) - The classic vampire villain.Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith) - The infamous dog-napper with a penchant for fur.Wicked Witch of the West (The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum) - The iconic antagonist in the magical land of Oz.Norman Bates (Psycho by Robert Bloch) - The disturbed hotel owner with a sinister secret.These characters have left a lasting impact on literature, film, and popular culture. Keep in mind that opinions on the "greatest" villains may vary, and there are many other memorable villains not included in this list.Pick the top villains from all the largest civilisations in history from all timeChatGPTSelecting the top villains from the largest civilizations in history is a complex task, as it involves considering different time periods, cultures, and perspectives. Additionally, what may be considered a villainous figure in one culture could be viewed differently in another. Nevertheless, here are some figures from various civilizations who are often considered significant antagonists:* Ancient Egypt: Set (Seth) - The god of chaos and storms in Egyptian mythology, often portrayed as a disruptive force.* Ancient Greece: Medea - The sorceress and wife of Jason who commits heinous acts, including killing her own children, in revenge.* Roman Empire: Nero - The Roman Emperor known for his tyrannical rule and alleged persecution of Christians.* Ancient China: Empress Wu Zetian - The only female emperor in Chinese history, known for her ruthless tactics and consolidating power.* Mesopotamia: King Hammurabi - While known for his code of laws, Hammurabi's methods of enforcing justice were often brutal and tyrannical.* Persian Empire: Xerxes I - The Persian king who led the invasion of Greece, depicted as a formidable adversary in Greek history.* Indian Civilization: Ravana - The antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana, a powerful demon king with ten heads.* Mongol Empire: Genghis Khan - While a great military leader, Genghis Khan is often viewed as a ruthless conqueror who caused widespread destruction.* Aztec Empire: Moctezuma II - The emperor during the Spanish conquest, whose actions and decisions are debated among historians.* Inca Empire: Atahualpa - The last emperor of the Inca Empire, captured and executed by the Spanish conquistadors.Certainly! Here are villains from folk tales representing each continent:* Africa: Anansi (Various African cultures) - Anansi the spider is a trickster figure in African folklore, known for his cunning and deceitful behavior.* Asia: Ravana (Hindu mythology, India) - The ten-headed demon king from the Ramayana, who kidnaps Sita and is defeated by Lord Rama.* Europe: The Big Bad Wolf (Various European cultures) - A common antagonist in European fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs.* North America: Wendigo (Algonquian folklore, Native American) - A mythical creature or evil spirit associated with cannibalism and greed in Algonquian mythology.* South America: El Chupacabra (Latin American folklore) - A creature said to attack and drink the blood of livestock, often portrayed as a villain in Latin American folklore.* Australia: Bunyip (Aboriginal Australian folklore) - A mythical creature in Australian Aboriginal mythology, often associated with waterholes and depicted as a dangerous spirit.* Antarctica: N/A (No indigenous population) - Antarctica doesn't have indigenous human populations, so it lacks specific folk tales with villains.Remember that folk tales can vary widely within continents, and different regions may have their own unique stories and characters. Additionally, interpretations of these characters can differ across cultures and storytelling traditions.pick villains that are people from folk tales, from all continentsChatGPTCertainly! Here are villains from folk tales who are people from various continents:* Africa: Anansi's Son (Various African cultures) - Anansi's son is often portrayed as a mischievous and cunning character who creates trouble for others.* Asia: Lady White (Chinese folklore) - A malevolent spirit in Chinese folklore, Lady White is known for her supernatural powers and often appears as a beautiful woman who brings tragedy.* Europe: Bluebeard (French folklore) - Bluebeard is a wealthy and violent nobleman who murders his wives. His story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity.* North America: La Llorona (Mexican and Southwestern U.S. folklore) - Also known as the Weeping Woman, La Llorona is a ghostly woman who drowned her children and now wanders, crying, in search of them.* South America: El Silbón (Venezuelan folklore) - El Silbón is a malevolent spirit associated with whistling sounds. He is said to carry a bag of bones and torment those who hear his whistle.* Australia: Yowie (Australian Aboriginal folklore) - Yowies are mythical humanoid creatures in Australian Aboriginal folklore, often portrayed as menacing figures.* Antarctica: N/A (No indigenous population) - As mentioned earlier, Antarctica lacks specific folk tales due to the absence of indigenous human populations.Remember that folk tales can have various versions, and the characters may be interpreted differently in different regions and communities. Additionally, the nature of folk tales often involves moral lessons or warningsThere are many memorable villains from TV and movies, and opinions on the "best" can vary. Here's a diverse list of iconic villains known for their complexity, charisma, and impact on popular culture:TV Villains:* Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal) - A brilliant and cultured serial killer with a taste for human flesh.* Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) - A cunning and power-hungry queen with a complex character arc.* Walter White (Breaking Bad) - While initially a protagonist, Walter White transforms into a morally ambiguous character involved in the drug trade.* Sideshow Bob (The Simpsons) - An intelligent and vengeful character with a deep dislike for Bart Simpson.* The Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) - The animated version of the Joker is often praised for its voice acting and psychological depth.Movie Villains:* Darth Vader (Star Wars) - The iconic Sith Lord with a tragic backstory.* Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs) - Also a movie villain, Lecter is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in this classic psychological thriller.* The Joker (The Dark Knight) - Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is widely acclaimed for its intensity and complexity.* Norman Bates (Psycho) - The disturbed hotel owner with a dark secret.* Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter series) - The dark wizard seeking to conquer the wizarding world.* Hans Gruber (Die Hard) - A sophisticated and intelligent terrorist mastermind.* Anton Chigurh (No Country for Old Men) - A cold and remorseless hitman with a twisted sense of morality.* Keyser Söze (The Usual Suspects) - A mysterious and elusive criminal mastermind.* Scar (The Lion King) - The treacherous uncle of Simba, known for his Shakespearean traits.* Agent Smith (The Matrix trilogy) - A relentless and powerful computer program with a disdain for humanity.These villains have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and continue to be celebrated for their performances and storytelling contributions.n Slavic, Celtic, Romani, and African folktales who are common villainsChatGPTFolktales from Slavic, Celtic, Romani, and African cultures feature a variety of villains and mythical beings. Keep in mind that folklore is rich and diverse, with many variations of stories. Here are some common types of villains or malevolent beings found in the folktales of these cultures:Slavic Folktales:* Baba Yaga - A supernatural, old witch-like character often depicted as living in a hut that stands on chicken legs. She is known for her capricious and unpredictable nature.* Koschei the Deathless - An evil, immortal figure often portrayed as a skeletal, death-like character. He hides his soul in a needle, which is hidden in an egg, which is in a duck, which is in a hare, and so on.* Domovoi - A household spirit in Slavic folklore, the Domovoi is generally protective, but if offended, it can become a malevolent force within the home.Celtic Folktales:* Púca - A shape-shifting creature in Celtic folklore known for its mischievous behavior. It can appear as a horse, goat, cat, or other animals.* Banshee - A female spirit in Irish folklore, the Banshee is often considered an omen of death and is associated with wailing or keening.* Fomorians - In Irish mythology, the Fomorians are a group of supernatural beings often depicted as hostile and monstrous.Romani Folktales:* Chajdaan - In Romani folklore, Chajdaan is a trickster figure, often depicted as a sly and cunning character.* Devel - A Romani term for the Devil, often appearing in Romani folktales as a deceptive and malevolent force.African Folktales:* Anansi the Spider (Akan folklore) - While Anansi is often a trickster figure, his actions can sometimes lead to negative consequences for others.* Mami Wata - A water spirit found in the folklore of various African cultures. Mami Wata can be benevolent or malevolent, often associated with water and enchanting beauty.* Eshu - A trickster and messenger deity in Yoruba mythology, Eshu is known for his mischievous and unpredictable nature.These are just a few examples, and the actual stories can vary significantly across regions and communities within each cultural group. Folktales often serve as a way to convey cultural values, morals, and lessons.End. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themagichourdreamcast.substack.com
Join Rob this week as he takes Suz on an insane journey, describing the Femorians - Ireland's Most Metal Gods! We talk about the origins of Irish dancing, and how the Femorians just want to have a good time!Painting of the Fomorians from 1912 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians#/media/File:The_Fomorians,_Duncan_1912.jpgTraining of Cú Chulainn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians#The_Training_of_C%C3%BA_ChulainnAll our links here - linktr.ee/spookyafMusic: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In they crawled through the long-shuttered gates, slowly they slithered into the world—the Dark-kin have arrived at last! And as we go on our flipthrough of Denizens of the Dreaming, we realized... well, not all of them are all that Dark. And they don't much act like kin. And are they even really all "of the Dreaming" any more than the Kithain? (OK, mechanically, maybe so.) We deal with these questions, and many more than we thought we'd have before we opened the thing, in this mid-Spooptober installment. The last major tranche of kiths introduced to the game, the adhene are a hodgepodge of ideas drawn from myths worldwide and tied heavily into the original game's sunset metaplot. Sworn to the Fomorians, they are the vanguard of Winter, and therefore Bad News... Check out the book at: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/111?affiliate_id=3063731. We also mention material from Charlie Cantrell's excellent supplement, Harbingers of Winter, which expands on the Dark-kin and gives a write-up (finally!) for the aslynthi: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/388455?affiliate_id=3063731. And the usual mishmash of social things from our side: Discord: https://discord.me/ctp Email: podcast@changelingthepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082973960699 Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@ChangelingPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChangelingThePodcast your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun) keeps a jar of ground Tarrarom in the cupboard for chicken, fish, and egg dishes. Pooka G (any pronoun/they) greatly admires the films of Kureksarra. The darkness drops again; but now I know That twenty centuries of stony sleep Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle, And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born? —W.B. Yeats, "The Second Coming"
Nestled throughout the corners of the USA there exist special areas where the laws of physics seem to vanish before your eyes. The raw power of the universe seemingly concentrated and converging in on itself. A handful of them discovered in generations past, and over time explored by the avid road-tripper trying to discover something new and exciting. In this episode of That Would Be Rad we explore one of these most treasured, certainly strange, definitely rad, and 100% beloved places on the map... The Mystery Spot. But, like all of our conversations go, we end up talking about face-eating aliens that are attacking a village in Peru this past week, missing 411, and our own recent encounters (possible UFO sighting and a Bigfoot stalking...) Tune in now to "That Would Be Rad" and embark on an epic odyssey into the world of the Fomorians – a journey you won't want to miss!
Prepare to be transported to a world of magic and wonder as we unravel the captivating tales of the Fomorians, supernatural giants of Irish mythology.
Jon explores the many tribes that have inhabited Ireland's mythical past, suggests his view on the historical time frame, and maybe even how the stories of these tribes can inform our modern perspective. CLASS - The Taking of Ireland - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/takingofireland✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free(This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool)At the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.
Many people have encountered Ireland over the millennia. The Emerald Isle has hosted scholars and poets, as well as fierce warriors and mighty High Kings. All have been touched by the land differently, and no one has left the same. We see this in the oldest stories of the old Celtic gods, the Tuatha Dé Danann, including figures such as the Dagda, the Morrigan, and Lugh, and their battle against the Fomoire, the fierce anti-gods including Elatha, Bres, and Balor, the giant champion with a destructive evil eye. Cath Maige Tuired (Mag Tuired or Moytura) details from the mysterious arrival of the gods in Ireland to their battle with the Fomorians, and gives us glances into ancient Irish culture and spirituality through its depictions of war and peace. Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.” Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the conversation! Patreon: https://patreon.com/mythosandlogos The purpose of this channel is to share the important stories at the foundation of human cultures throughout history. These include mythology, legends, folktales, religious stories, and parables from the dawn of history to the modern day. This channel provides interpretations and insight into these stories, to find and apply their meaning to contemporary life. All stories covered are treated academically. This channel makes no claims regarding the historical, scientific, or religious truth of these tales. Rather, its goal is to find the meanings understood by their authors and apply them to the modern world.
At long last, we come to the end of the road... well, not the end, because that would (presumably) be Arcadia. But we are deeper into the Dreaming than we've yet been, as we deal this week with the final part of our dive into Dreams and Nightmares! Joining us is C20 author and longtime community bastion Charlie Cantrell, for a discussion of the Realms in the farthest reaches of dream, and the stories one might tell on the way there. While we are talking about the Deep Dreaming write-ups in particular, the conversation ranges across the entirety of the book and what it has to offer. Our conclusion: it's an indispensable one for players and Storytellers alike, even those who have never played 2nd Edition, but it's a springboard more than a proper guide. There are hundreds (thousands?) of ideas floating around its pages, with little to no guidance on how to use them. But for a representation of the infinite space that is the collective subconscious, it's hard to see how the book could have been anything else... If you missed the first two installments of this trilogy, check them out: Episode 39 (Near Dreaming): https://changelingthepodcast.com/podcast/episode-39-dreams-nightmares-1-near-dreaming/ Episode 40 (Far Dreaming): https://changelingthepodcast.com/podcast/episode-40-dreams-nightmares-2-far-dreaming/ The book continues to be available at https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/2173/Dreams-and-Nightmares?affiliate_id=3063731, and we continue to be available for your social contact needs (within reason) throughout the following constellation of sites: Discord: https://discord.me/ctp Email: podcast@changelingthepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082973960699 Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@ChangelingPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcast Charlie can sometimes be spotted on our Discord, or else you might try your luck at: Twitter: @PookaKnight Facebook: Radio Free Arcadia for more info about the latest projects from Charlie and his team Kiths of Arcadia on the Storytellers' Vault: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/299635?affiliate_id=3063731 Harbingers of Winter, a supplement on Thallain and Dauntain and Fomorians (oh my!): https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/388455?affiliate_id=3063731 Charlie's homebrew conversion guide to 5th Edition for Changeling can be found here your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun) reminds the listener that we're each forever story-battling the subtle yet sinister extra-planar Fair Folk, each of us wielding the weapon that is An Entire Life. Pooka G (any pronoun/they) has one word for you, just one word: BALLOON. From star to star the mental optics rove, Measure the skies, and range the realms above. There in one view we grasp the mighty whole, Or with new worlds amaze th' unbounded soul. —Phillis Wheatley, "On Imagination"
After some time to rest and a number of letters from Atlaran keeping the Nobodies updated on the Obsidian Collective, the crew faces a threat to Morrigan and her coming reascension. It seems someone tipped the Fomorians off to her location after all this time.Want to join us LIVE? Check out twitch.tv/atlaranadventuringco every Saturday at 11am EST! Missed a stream? Keep an eye out on YouTube for the VODs and Spotify, iTunes, and SoundCloud for the Podcasts, posted Wednesday mornings! Follow us! https://twitter.com/atlaranadvcoAll of our links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/atlaranadventuringcoZack Koop as Christmas Fortunemær https://twitter.com/KoopZachariahZachary Gale as Foostrak Broadhorn https://twitter.com/zacharygauthorBlake R. Wolfe as Noah Borago https://twitter.com/blakerwolfeAstrid Knight as Magda Wrenly https://twitter.com/astridkwritesTaiylor R. Wallace as the Dungeon Master https://twitter.com/taiylorwallace
Please Support Our Show: Join us on SubstackLove KnotWork Storytelling? Support the show, find the in-depth show notes, and get even more stories on our Substack, Myth Is Medicine.Our StoryThree stories from Turtle Island - from Antigonish in Nova Scotia, Alaska, and the Cape Fear River in North Carolina - speak to expectations of race, ethnicity, and skin color, particularly when it comes to Scottish identity and the Gaelic language. Our GuestDr Michael Newton earned a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 1998 and was an Assistant Professor in the Celtic Studies department of St Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. He has written a multitude of books and articles about Gaelic culture and history and is a leading authority on Scottish Gaelic heritage in North America. In 2018, he was recognized with the International award at the annual Scottish Gaelic awards. His most recent book is called Into the Fairy Hill: Classic Folktales of the Scottish Highlands. Read Michael's scholarly articles.Join Michael's online learning community, the Hidden Glen Folk School of Scottish Highland Heritage. Hear Michael's story from season 1 of KnotWork Storytelling, The Man Without a Story.Our ConversationMichael brings together these three stories together because of the way the language and storytelling tradition bring communities together and the way a person of color who speaks the language comes as a surpriseThe Gaelic language spread with the Scottish immigrants and the language was resilient enough to include new populations who didn't look like our expectation of “what a Scottish person looks like.”The imperial nature of the Anglophone world places English as the language of dominance and control. Encounters between different cultures: who is the insider and who is the outsider? Questions of identity, between the Tuatha Dé Dannan and the Fomorians, between the Norse pagans and the nominally Christian GaelsWe're watching people use Scottish identity as a shorthand for white identity, but Gaelic community has always been diverse. The Gaelic tradition is about the language and the culture, not about genetics or surnames. The history of Scottish people being a second class citizen in an Anglo-dominated society - they removed “Mac” from their name, stopped sharing the language with their children. Differences in Scottish and Irish immigration experiences How the academy was created to spread whiteness, Anglo-Saxonness, colonialism and ignores the cultural expression of all others, particularly of the Celtic peoplesYou are a meaningful member of the community when you participate and contribute, not just because of your name and ancestryWhat does heritage mean? What has been submerged? What stories do we wish to tell? What are the underlying psychic wounds related to history and identity?Work with MarisaMarisa offers 1:1 coaching for writers & creative entrepreneurs, as well as 1:1 intuitive tarot sessions called
Subconscious Realms Episode 141 - Lebor Gabála Érenn - The Book Of Invasions PT2 - The Fomorians - Robby Marx. Ladies & Gentlemen, on this Episode of Subconscious Realms we have the Phenomenal Sir Robby Marx joing us to discuss the Incredible Lebor Gabála Érenn - The Book Of Invasions. PT2 takes us on a journey into The Fomorianic Pantheon..Robby being Absolute
*90s intensifies* as we do an exploration of the brief-lived but fairly-beloved Changeling tie-in CCG, Arcadia: the Wyld Hunt. With a base set released in August 1996, and a single expansion (King Ironheart's Madness) in November of that year, the game was canceled before its third set (The Lion's Den) could follow in 1997. But given the collapse of the market at that time, it's not really something we can hold the company entirely to blame for... This is technically not a Changeling game, per se. It's set in Arcadia, has its own metaplot, and offers a fairly distinctive kind of experience: one part modular board game, one part competitive treasure hunt, one part deckbuilding, one part exercise in frustration. There's a six-sided die somewhere in there. Overall, it has a similar mood and some shared concepts, and lots of the same artists, but it's really its own thing. To help us navigate the particulars, we've enlisted Charlie Cantrell of Radio Free Arcadia as Grand High Explanator. (Aside from being a credentialed collector and player of the card game, Charlie also adapted some of those unique features from the CCG into Kiths of Arcadia, a supplement available on the Storytellers' Vault.) So, give a listen as we explore—but do not (yet) attempt to actually play—this semi-forgotten piece of the Changeling universe... links and things! The usual assortment of links for the podcast: Discord: https://discord.gg/SAryjXGm5jEmail: podcast@changelingthepodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082973960699Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/changelingcast And then, some places where you can find Charlie and his work: Twitter: @PookaKnightFacebook: Radio Free Arcadia for more info about the latest projects from Charlie and his teamKiths of Arcadia on the Storytellers' Vault: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/299635?affiliate_id=3063731Harbingers of Winter, a supplement on Thallain and Dauntain and Fomorians (oh my!): https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/388455?affiliate_id=3063731Charlie's homebrew conversion guide to 5th Edition for Changeling can be found here Lastly, we can't stress enough the helpfulness of the In Arcadia WordPress site, https://arcadiaccg.wordpress.com/, where there's much information about the rules, the cards, the history of the game, and thoughts from fans. Check it out, why don'tcha? ... unboxing! After getting their hands on some packs of cards, Pooka decided to have a small "unboxing" session (which was really an "unboostering," with no actual box involved). This image gallery feature probably won't work anywhere except on the website proper, but... let's give it a whirl and see what happens. ... your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun/Garou) prefers the Rage CCG variant where players have to eat the cards they destroy, also while screaming. Pooka G (any pronoun/Platoon) would truthfully rather be a colony of good-natured tardigrades than something as pedestrian as ants. And see not ye that bonny road, Which winds about the fernie brae? That is the road to fair Elfland, Where you and I this night maun gae. —Traditional, "Thomas the Rhymer"
The Fomorians are under attack! The invaders' plan to conquer Ireland has been severely disrupted by none other than the daughter of their king, Indech Mac Dé Domhnainn. Just when they think they think they are through the worst, they face a new foe, The Morrígan, the deadliest goddess of them all. We talk about The Morrígan, death on the battlefield, the boundaries between our world and the otherworld, and who Jeff Goldbloom could play in the movie adaptation of this story. Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story: Marcas Ó hUiscín Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Cinematic Music-03 by Michael-DB (4.0) Tension in the air: Steven F. Allen - AuDioChosis https://soundcloud.com/user-574803010 All other sounds Creative Commons Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irishmythology/message
In this weeks edition Josh and Ritchie drop a 2 hour episode outlining Irish Mythology. They get into the Lebor Gabala Erenn - Also known as The Book of Invasions. They discuss the six invasions of Ireland, and they talk about the six peoples ranging from the supposed Grand-daughter of Noah, Cessair, the Tuatha De Dannon, and the ever present giants, The Fomorians. After that, they get into the Secret Commonwealth of the Faeries and how they relate to the God's of Ireland. They get into a discussion about Celtic Christianity and how it incorporates in the good, true, and beautiful parts of Celtic pre-Christian culture. They conclude the episode talking about the liturgics and rituals of Ireland, which lands them right on the doorstep of Halloween! You're gonna have to tune in October 13th to hear the continuation and application of this conversation! Show Notes: The Book of Invasions (Free) — https://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/leborgabala.html The Book of Invasions (Irish Text Society Volume )— Irish Texts Society Volume 34: Lebor Gabála Érenn | Royal Irish Academy (ria.ie) The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies by Robert Kirk — https://amzn.to/3SlKBJt Irish Folk and Fairy Tales by W.B. Yeats — https://amzn.to/3rcJCiJ Mythical Ireland YouTube Channel - (221) mythicalireland - YouTube
Sooner or later, the most sinister of the Unseelie were bound to rear their greasy and/or misshapen heads, no? While Banality is an ever-present threat that changelings must struggle against, and nobles-versus-commoners is an important piece of the metaplot, it's important to remember that the balance of light and darkness is another critical conflict for the Kithain. The Shadow Court is the first supplement in the canon to really go in-depth into the Unseelie ethos, the structure and motivations of their court, and what it means to be a baddie (or a beastie, or a bogie). This week, we're taking a deep look at that tome, which is one of the densest with material in the entire line. Bear with us for the wild ride... the nature of evil This is a Big Topic that will probably get its own episode at some point, but a few things need to be said about the relationship of the Unseelie, and the Shadow Court, to eeeeviiilll. The WoD games overall trade in shades of grey, making it difficult to say that the Seelie are overtly "good" and the Unseelie overtly "bad". One could claim that the traits, actions, and outlooks that do fall into the "good" camp tend to crop up more regularly, in sum, among the Seelie, and vice versa among the Unseelie. But there are Seelie who are bloodthirsty, haughty, tyrannical, inflexible, and manipulative, following codes for their own sake and believing that they are Right about everything. And there are Unseelie who are empathetic, joyful, egalitarian, and honest. To draw a parallel with Dungeons and Dragons (yeah, yeah), the better analogy for the Courts might be "Lawful" (with a tendency towards good) for Seelie vs. "Chaotic" (with more wiggle room for evil) for the Unseelie, and where an individual falls within them is on the Good–Evil spectrum is their own thing. The Shadow Court, as a book, just kind of stirs the already-murky waters. There are Unseelie in the book who, despite their contempt for the Seelie, seem to simply be passionate freedom-lovers with the occasional bad temper. But then there are amoral jerks who engage in human sacrifice and make a career out of emotionally abusing Dreamers to get their Glamour fix. Introducing the Thallain as kiths who can never become Seelie and operate as the right hand of nightmare doesn't exactly help the reputation of the "dark side." Importantly, the Shadow Court is not the Unseelie Court; just as importantly, the former is often pulling the latter's strings. Even among the Shadow Court, though, true evil is not a given, especially because the book seems to highlight the fluidity of Court identity: changelings come and go from its ranks, rising and falling in prestige. (That being said, many Shadow Courtiers certainly seem willing to hang out with some truly twisted types...) Ultimately, the game is more interesting when the nature of good and evil isn't predetermined, and the movement between the two becomes the focus of a story, with the Court conflict as a metaphor. Why shouldn't a Thallain have a redemption arc? Why shouldn't the most prim and proper Seelie countess have a long slide into decadence? Changelings rebel against stagnation and stasis, so shifting attitudes, identities, and allegiances are perhaps more in line with this game than the others. As we mention in this episode, Changeling has a reputation for being "not dark enough" (for whom? what does that even mean?), but as this book demonstrates, there is a whole buffet of options that range from the purest of the pure to the dankest of the dank. A word of caution, though—the book's wishy-washiness extends to its use of gaming tools to protect the sensibilities of gamers when needed. It doesn't really offer a stance on how to use or not use violence, sexuality, depravity, etc., so remember: talk. to. your. players. and find out everyone's mileage for different dishes at that buffet. ... responding to hot takes We solicit comments for recordings on our Discord (and here's the link! woooo), but for this episode, we totally forgot to respond to two hot takes from one of our listeners. So, here's some brief responses: Hot Take 1: "The Thallain were never meant to interact with the Kithain. They aren't another splat, they're the main characters from a fundamentally darker game." From an in-game point of view, this certainly seems true. The Thallain came into the Autumn World at the behest of the Fomorians (or so the story goes), their goals and wishes are quite different from Kithain's, and in some cases (see: beasties), Kithain actively try to attack them. But what they were meant to be like doesn't negate the possibility of figuring out stories that accommodate both Thallain and Kithain as protagonists. You need a particularly agreeable one or more of the former, and a particularly tolerant one or more of the latter, but somewhere between the feverish kaleidoscope of Changeling: the Dreaming and the blood-soaked pandemonium of... erm, Thallain: the Horrifying?, there is potential for some interesting plotlines. Thallain who incarnate in human flesh have the same tension between their human origins and their fae natures as other kinds of changeling, and putting the two groups together towards a common goal (e.g., a common enemy that neither can stop alone) is the Extreme level of "seeing past our differences" for the sake of teamwork. Hot Take 2: "House Ailil is the only good house in the entire gameline. Ennobled Boggans of House Ailil will utterly wreck your political machinations." Debatable, and dependent on the kind of game you want to run. For direct political intrigue, Ailil are indeed hard to beat (though depending on the type of intrigue, Leanhaun can give them a run for their money). Having a boggan, or pooka, or other kith with a social benefit in the House can certainly increase the benefit, and it can be great fun to watch an Ailil go toe-to-toe with a Ventrue. But as soon as you get out of the throne room, Elysium, or wherever, how useful are they for slaying a dragon, working great magic, or simply keeping the community happy? All else being equal, Ailil nobles are good at ruling by fear and blackmail, running criminal enterprises (or running their realms as though they were criminal enterprises), and getting themselves ahead. Your mileage may vary on whether you consider that the best, the most well-rounded, the most interesting, etc. ... shout-out to harbingers of winter We mentioned this book a couple times this episode, and here we are mentioning it again...! Charlie Cantrell and Radio Free Arcadia put out Harbingers of Winter back in the spring, updating much of the content of this book (and then some) for C20. You can purchase it from the Storyteller's Vault, and you can listen to our episode #12, wherein we discuss the book with Charlie. It's definitely recommended reading for anyone looking to run a Shadow Court (or otherwise deeply Unseelie-flavored) game, so check out and help support other folks in the community. ... your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun) thinks that Unseelie tastes like chocolate raspberry ice cream laced with codeine and bits of stained glass. Pooka G (any pronoun/they) thinks that Seelie tastes like a raw egg yolk suspended inside a solid shell of candied violet petals. ... The Neighbor: "A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy." Nikki: "...I'm sorry, what is that?" The Neighbor: "An old tale... And, the variation: a little girl went out to play. Lost in the marketplace, as if half-born. Then, not through the marketplace—you see that, don't you?—but through the alley behind the marketplace. This is the way to the palace." —Grace Zabriskie & Laura Dern in David Lynch's Inland Empire (psst! email us at podcast@changelingthepodcast.com if you want) (and join our Discord at https://discord.gg/SAryjXGm5j !) (support us on Patreon for additional treats at https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcast!)
The Fomorians are on their way and Lugh wants to fight, but the other gods are keeping him from the battle. Convinced his destiny is to defeat the sinister Balor, he bides his time and prepares his fellow deities for the coming confrontation. We talk about the concept of destiny and ask "what would a Fomorian victory mean for Ireland?" credits Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Cinematic Music-03 by Michael-DB (4.0) Lugh, Lugh, Lugh by Marcas Ó hUiscín All other sounds Creative Commons Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irishmythology/message
Talking over some final plans, the crew heads off to join Kennah MacAmborough at the Realmgate. They're bound for the Feywild in hopes of discovering more about the Fomorians, the Courts, and maybe even Christmas's past.Want to join us LIVE? Check out twitch.tv/atlaranadventuringco every Saturday at 11am EST! Missed a stream? Keep an eye out on YouTube for the VODs and Spotify, iTunes, and SoundCloud for the Podcasts, posted Wednesday mornings! Follow us!All of our links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/atlaranadventuringcoZack Koop as Christmas Fortunemær https://twitter.com/KoopZachariahZachary Gale as Foostrak Broadhorn https://twitter.com/zacharygauthorBlake R. Wolfe as Noah Borago https://twitter.com/blakerwolfeAstrid Knight as Magda Wrenly https://twitter.com/astridkwritesTaiylor R. Wallace as the Dungeon Master https://twitter.com/taiylorwallaceFollow our hashtags! #DND #Atlaran #TTRPG
As in certain fantasy series of some repute, Winter has been coming for a very long time in the mythos of Changeling: the Dreaming, but never quite fully arriving. With the release of Harbingers of Winter, we get one take on what it might look like in the 20th Anniversary Edition, in the shape of the various antagonists who populate the world of the game: Autumn People, Thallain, Dauntain, and more. In this episode, we have a conversation with C20 writer, STV contributor, and longtime community fixture Charlie Cantrell about his stewardship of the project under the banner of his group Radio Free Arcadia. Join us as we talk about his history with the game, the genesis of the book, and a chapter-by-chapter exploration of how to deploy these foes—some updated, some brand new—for your chronicle. notable artworks! There's much scuttlebutt in the episode about the Brood Mother Fomorian, who churns out chimerical monstrosities from the grist of changelings sacrificed to her maw. (Gross.) Charlie mentions a piece of artwork originally from Denizens of the Dreaming that seems to portend all her squoodly glory twenty years later: It seems her image was lingering in the pages of canon, just waiting to get a write-up somewhere down the line... Also, we talk about the excellent art of Alaina Milare, who did the maeghar splat artwork near the end of the book, which is this mopey fae vampire guy here: Please check out her work at https://www.alainamilareart.com/ ! Much of it is Changeling-focused character work that evokes the spirit of the game and has a very classic splat-portrait feel. ... poll: who's your favorite fomorian? Just as a shameless attempt to get some awareness out there about our Discord (the link, as always, is https://discord.gg/SAryjXGm5j), we'll have a poll there for your favorite Fomorian character (or general Court, if you can't decide). Because there are over twenty options from the named Fomorians given some details and backstory in the Harbingers book, here are the six heavyweights that you can pick from: Balor: the original Big Bad of the Fomorians, with the evil eye to end all evil eyes (as well as anyone who it gazed upon)Z'laad, Storm of Color: a pure tempest of primordial and colorful Dark Glamour, rampaging like a cluster headache oil slick through the DreamingEnphida, Goblin Queen of Machines: inventor of despicable war machines, whose inspiration took everywhere from the Unseelie nocker freehold of Goblin Town to (apparently) a tryst with an Etherite mageBrood Mother: see above for all you need to know, reallyBres: the surprisingly beautiful grandson of Balor who was briefly tapped as ruler of the fae by the Tuatha (until it didn't go so well for all involved)Marena: Queen of Frost and embodiment of all the cruelty of winter And if you can't decide, you can always just vaguely vote for The Green Court (inscrutable, nigh-Lovecraftian beings), The Red Court (unthinkably powerful and bloodthirsty war-titans), or The White Court (cold and calculating grand-scale manipulators). Whoever wins, we'll do... something. A write-up? A series of story hook ideas? A ritual sacrifice? Only time will tell! ... optional shapes of things It's important to remember that the shape of Winter in this book is just one possibility—as we mention a couple times in this episode's discussion, the Golden Rule of White Wolf games, and Changeling in particular, is that you can and should reshape things to better serve your game. If something doesn't fit with your vision, change it! Not everyone wants to imagine the world of the fae going in a direction quite so dark or horrific (or maybe their brand of horrific just looks different). Harbingers of Winter features antagonists who would go against the Kithain for a variety of reasons, each of which comes with their own baked-in set of themes and narratives, but none of them are set in stone. If you want to include Thallain as part of a redemption arc, new and complicated varieties of Dauntain, or Tithed who have a less antagonistic relationship with their fae "twins," go for it. Winter is to some extend what you make of it at your table, both in-character and out-of-character. Will it be slow and eternal, or just another passage of a season? Will it be exceptionally brutal, with Kithain cutting each other's throats for the barest hint of Glamour and Fomorians rampaging through the Dreaming, or will it be a much more boring, Banal affair where the fae are slowly smothered into forgetfulness? How aware of it are the characters, if at all? Is their narrative arc one of bleak fatalism, determined questing to bring on a new Spring, or unified survival in the most hidden parts of the world? To some extent, these are the questions that underlie the discussion of what Changeling 5th Edition (in the distant, possibly alternate, future in which that appears) might look like. So far, Vampire is our only point of reference in print, and it's both grittier and more low-level-focused (at least at its base) than the setting was for many years prior. If we assume that all the games that get a 5th edition will go in that direction, certainly Winter could become a central theme of Changeling, displacing petty concerns like courtly intrigue and romps through the Dreaming as the fae struggle to maintain their inner spark in the darkest world they've seen for a long time. But that theme has always been part of the game, as have the permutations of how they deal with it, so a refocus on that aspect isn't totally out of nowhere, just... something to think about, that perhaps more tables should have been thinking about already. (And we affirm that Harbingers of Winter is a good book for getting some of those thoughts going.) ... more from charlie cantrell If you want to see more of what Charlie has been/is up to... You can find him on Twitter, @PookaKnight !On Facebook, Radio Free Arcadia is a place to see the latest news about what he and his team might be up toHarbingers of Winter itself is available now on Storyteller's Vault......as is Kiths of Arcadia, another work by Charlie and Radio Free Arcadia that brings into C20 the kiths from the brief-lived but beloved Arcadia: the Wyld Hunt CCGCharlie's homebrew conversion guide to 5th Edition for Changeling is freely available as well (though note that you might need some familiarity with V5 to use it properly) (but that's probably why you're looking it up anyway, isn't it?) ... your hosts Josh Hillerup (he/him) is uncomfortable with the adjective "phlegmatic." Pooka G (any pronoun/they) questions all uses of the verb "extrude." ... The darkness drops again; but now I know That twenty centuries of stony sleep Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle, And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born? —W.B. Yeats, "The Second Coming" (psst! email us at podcast@changelingthepodcast.com if you want) (and join our Discord at https://discord.gg/SAryjXGm5j !) (support us on Patreon! it's now live at https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcast)
The Fomorians are ready to march to meet the Tuath Dé in Battle but their battle plans omitted a plan to ask the land spirits for permission to cross their territory. Will their lack of respect come back to bite them? Starring: Balor, Bres, Elatha, Indech Mac Dé Domhnan, and his unnamed daughter. Co-Starring various Fomorians, the forest, a river. A cautionary tale on why you should always make sure your family aren't mad at you before you need their help. credits Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Cinematic Music-03 from https://freesound.org/people/Michael-DB/ on freesound (4.0) ending music for war game in vr soundtrack v2 .mp3 by https://freesound.org/people/klavo1985/ on Freesound (4.0) RDIOLyraCloudMusic.mp3 Global Warming Studios Albuquerque, NM https://freesound.org/people/globalwm/ on Freesound (3.0) marching boots.wav from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ (4.0) Crowd of extras in a waiting room from https://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/ (3.0) Crowd of extras in a waiting room from https://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/ (3.0) All other sounds cc 0 licence from freesound.org Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts https://mccaffreycrafts.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irishmythology/message
Flippin’ Flumphs! Our fleet of friends, the hosts, are searching for the few-and-far-between fiendish Fomorians! The lads lose their minds reading the paragraphs of impenetrable text for this ancient piece of Irish mythology. Dan, Mikey, and Tim all have plenty to share from fun, silly ideas to more fully formed and fleshed out thoughts on … Continue reading Creature Club Episode 84 – Fomorian
Another special guest joins us this week! Josh Heath from Werewolf: the Podcast is here to talk about Werewolf: the Apocalypse and its synergies with Changeling: the Dreaming. What are some of the similar themes? Do the Garou and Kithain have shared history to call out? How should one set up a crossover between the two? We tackle these questions and more, and natter for a bit about the Auspice we'd all be (because WtA astrology is a thing). mirror images One of the interesting bits of connective tissue between WtA and CtD to bear in mind is that characters in each can often do similar things, but from different perspectives (metaphysically, spiritually, grammatically, etc.) Various kiths have the ability to change shape, as the Garou and other Changing Breeds do, but they're rarely doing it to go into battle or even commune with their nature. Delirium hides the actions of the Garou as a remnant of primal human terror; the Mists hide the actions of the fae as a form of preservation (and maybe also a bit of human terror). Each group has an otherworld they can enter with relative ease—though stepping sideways is usually simpler—and with which they have a deep spiritual connection. But those realms are entirely different in terms of their atmospheres, level of danger, their denizens, and the lessons they teach. Maybe most importantly, both groups lean heavily into the importance of social (Title/motley and Rank/pack) and familial (Kinfolk and Kinain) ties, but have very different structures for dealing with both their fellow supernaturals and mortal Kin. There are also lots of points of similarity. There are redcaps as bloodthirsty as any Ahroun, raiding a Pentex facility is something many changelings will support just as much as a werewolf, and songs and epic tales are arguably essential to the survival of both. Aside from the mechanics that have to be organized for a crossover game, bearing thematic links like these is important to have the game feel right. Players can explore what it means to their characters to see their comrade doing the not-quite-same thing as they do, and consider whether it's an opportunity for one or both of them to grow a bit. ... assorted crossover notes Among the X20 books, there's more about crossovers in C20 than W20 (Werewolf mystics "can apparently travel to Arcadia"?? but changelings who go with them fall into Malfeas??) (these are not recommended as story elements for your game), but more solid material can be found in the older books. Some assorted tidbits that might be helpful: While C20 has walked this back a bit, traditionally the Black Spiral Dancers have had dealings and occasional alliances with the Shadow Court.There are three Fianna Kinfolk families (two of Irish background, one of Breton) called "The Kin" who have high rates of werewolf and fae blood in their lineage. 3 out of 10 of their children are Garou (triple the rate of most Kinfolk families), 1 to 3 out of the remaining 7 will be Kithain, and the rest are likely to be Kinain (in addition to Kinfolk).A Fianna elder apparently lives at Caer Palisades and is Queen Mab's advisor on Prodigal affairs in the Kingdom of Apples.House Balor insists that the fomori are not the Fomorians or their agents, and are only threats to Prodigals; they would know the difference.We talk about why the Get of Fenris despises the fae (especially sidhe) so much in the episode, but trolls and the Nunnehi are specifically exempt from their ire.In addition to the other Changing Breeds mentioned in the episode (Ananasi, Bastet, Corax, Rokea), the Kitsune and the Nuwisha are popular crossover choices, due to their tricksiness. And on top of that, we do have an upcoming episode about Rage Across Appalachia, the specific Werewolf/Changeling crossover book! (Spoiler: it's mostly Werewolf.) ... where to find josh heath Some places online where you can find Josh and his work: Werewolf: the Podcast feed (https://keepontheheathlands.podbean.com/)!...as well as its Twitter (https://twitter.com/podcastwerewolf) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/werewolfthepodcast/)We should also use this as an opportunity to once again shout out Mage: the Podcast (http://www.magethepodcast.com), of which Josh is technically a host......but also, for all things Trinity Continuum related, check out the OpCast (https://anchor.fm/opcast/)!Stealing shamelessly from the show notes of Mage: the Podcast's chat with Josh, here's a list of the many projects he's contributed to on Storyteller's VaultJosh can also sometimes be found in various places on Discord, distributing truth and beauty about the Garou Nation like a Jaggling in the night ... your hosts Josh Hillerup (he/him) asks, "Werewolf?" Pooka G (any pronoun/they) responds, "There. There, wolf. There, castle," thinking Josh wanted to talk that way. ... "The dream is not like the world of flesh... Here the same hunt can have many endings." —Hopper in Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn (psst! email us at podcast@changelingthepodcast.com if you want) (and join our Discord at https://discord.gg/SAryjXGm5j !)
Subconscious Realms Episode 42 - Tuatha Dé Danan - The Fomorians PT2 - Gary Wayne. Ladies & Gentlemen, I gets no better whatsoever & I lost count how many times my mind was blown within the first 30 minutes alone. My, Oh, My, Oh, My..prepare to be dragged into that other Intense Tuatha Dé Denan Dimension in Expert Fashion with Sir Gary Wayne! All in all This particular Mythos happens to be the most Fascinating Pantheon, Period. Tuatha Dé Danann were descended from Nemed, leader of a previous wave of inhabitants of Ireland. They came from four cities to the north of Ireland—Falias, Gorias, Murias and Finias—where they taught their skills in the sciences, including architecture, the arts, and magic, including necromancy. According to Lebor Gabála Érenn, they came to Ireland "in dark clouds" and "landed on the mountains of [the] Conmaicne Rein in Connachta", otherwise Sliabh an Iarainn, "and they brought a darkness over the sun for three days and three nights". They immediately burnt the ships "so that they should not think of retreating to them, and the smoke and the mist that came from the vessels filled the neighbouring land and air. Therefore it was conceived that they had arrived in clouds of mist".Led by king Nuada, they fought the First Battle of Magh Tuireadh on the west coast, in which they defeated and displaced the native Fir Bolg, who then inhabited Ireland. In the battle, Nuada lost an arm to their champion, Sreng. Since Nuada was no longer "unblemished", he could not continue as king and was replaced by the half-Fomorian Bres, who turned out to be a tyrant. The physician Dian Cecht replaced Nuada's arm with a working silver one and he was reinstated as king. However, Dian Cecht's son Miach was dissatisfied with the replacement so he recited the spell, "ault fri halt dí & féith fri féth" (joint to joint of it and sinew to sinew), which caused flesh to grow over the silver prosthesis over the course of nine days and nights. However, in a fit of jealous rage Dian Cecht slew his own son. Because of Nuada's restoration as the leader, Bres complained to his family and his father, Elatha, who sent him to seek assistance from Balor, king of the Fomorians. **
Subconscious Realms Episode 21 - The Fomorians - Gary Wayne. Ladies & Gentlemen, in a Nutshell they don't get much more Fascinating than an Ancient Supernatural Race of Hostile & Monstrous Beings, such as The Fomorians. Fomorians are considered by the most ancient, native inhabitants of Ireland. As legends narrate, all invaders invariably met them on the island (up to 1700-700 BC). They gave to know about themselves at the time of Partolon which settled down in Ireland together with his companions after the Great Flood (about 12 thousand years ago). From time to time Fomorias took shelter from conquerors in "the country of Fomorians" - "boundless flatness with a great number of human assemblages (gatherings)", presumably in Britain - and on a mysterious island "with glass tower" - the Glass island or Inis Vitrin where the residence of their rulers (Tetra, Indech, Balor, etc.) was. Legends place this island in the west of ocean and compare it with "The land of blissful" which sometimes is called as "Tetra Possession". Generally Fomorians were huge and ugly creatures. In the "The Book of Invasions" of Ireland (" The Book of Conquests", Leabhar Gabhala Eireann) they are described as "crowds of abominable giants and monsters" - one-eyed, one-armed and one-legged giants, or as giants with a shapeless monstrous appearance and a different number of eyes and extremities. For example, mother fomorian Kihol, Lota had four eyes which were placed on her back, and the swelled lips were on a chest. Some fomorians had on their shoulders heads of goats, horses and buffalos. One of the most picturesque persons - the leader of Fomorians Balor. His father was Buarayneh, that is "buffalo-headed". One eye of Balor has been always shut, because it was so poisonous (venomous) that slayed everyone on whom its gaze dropped (the same eye was at Viy). "Neither gods, nor giants" couldn't save themselves from his glare. Therefore they had saved Balor life only on the condition that his killing eye would not cause injury to anybody . Here that is speaked about the eye of Balor in "The Battle of Mag Tuired" (Cath Maige Tuired) saga : "The baneful eye was at him. This eye was opened only in the field of fight. Four persons were necessary to raise an eyelid of his eye by four polish rods passed through eyelids. The army which would look in this eye, could not resist, even if be in many thousands by number". The "Destruction of Da Derg house" saga describe another Fomorian - swineherd Badb from the sid on Femen plane which has similar features with Balor: "squint-eyed [on the left eye] with a baneful eye". Email - subconsciousrealms@gmail.com Twitter - @SubconRealms33 Instagram - @subconscious_realms https://anchor.fm/subconscious-realms/subscribe
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Get ready for a brain buster. Or at least prepare to witness my brain being busted. Celtic mythology is... tricky to understand. And no one understands perfectly because the source material is scarce. A LOT has been written about Celtic mythology but so much of it is conjecture presented as fact. The ancient Celts themselves didn't write anything down. Their enemies did. As did the Catholic monks who came to island to conquer a people the Roman army could not. Today we familiarize ourselves with Ireland - land most associated with the Celts and find out why Ireland is most strongly associated with Celtic culture when Celtic tribes lived as far away as Asia Minor. Who were these people? What did they believe? Why don't we know more about them? And what the Hell is a Selkie, Spriggan, or a Dullahan? So much mystery and madness explored today. The Bad Magic Charity of the month is Love Thy Neighbor! We'll be giving $15,500 to this Denver-area based 501(3c) nonprofit dedicated to working with local businesses to hand out free food to the homeless. They also give clothing, shoes, blankets, etc. Go to https://ltnsocks.com/Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OaGfE_5_55cMerch - https://badmagicmerch.com/ Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" in order to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? We're over 10,000 strong! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcastSign up through Patreon and for $5 a month you get to listen to the Secret Suck, which will drop Thursdays at Noon, PST. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. You get to vote on two Monday topics each month via the app. And you get the download link for my new comedy album, Feel the Heat. Check the Patreon posts to find out how to download the new album and take advantage of other benefits
Dagda was an Irish god who was part of a group of Irish gods known as the Tuatha Dé Danaan. He was regarded as the father of the gods and was known for his knowledge and good nature. He is often referred as “The Dagda”The legend of Dagda states that he is a god of the earth, knowledge, harvest, time and fate. He is known to possess knowledge and wisdom that was frequently used to help the mortals. He is also depicted as a wanderer who spreads happiness and sense of wonder among the mortal world of Ireland & Scotland.The Dagda was a giant of a man with long and unruly beard. He wore a woolen cloak around his head and his clothes never fit him right with his belly and buttocks being frequently exposed. This however did not take away his good looks.It has been theorized that the Dagda's gruff appearance was created by the Christians who recorded Irish folktales. These early historians wanted to make him appear foolish and humorous when compared to their deity Jesus Christ.The Dagda is the son of Eithne, who is the daughter of Balor, the leader of the Fomorians. He is also considered the brother of Lugh, who ruled Ireland for 40 years.The Dagda has a daughter named Brigit, who is a powerful force of fertility. His most famous sons are Cermat and Angus Og, who have represented youth, beauty, and maybe even love.The Dagda is the husband of Morrigan, who referred to as his “envious wife”. He has two brothers, Nuada and Ogma. In the Dindsench, the Dagda is given Ainge, a daughter who is known for her ability to keep a twig basket or bathtub leaking when the tide is in. Dagda is also said to be the son of Elatha and grandson on Delbeath. His other wife is known as Elcmar and Echtgi is the another daughter that is mentioned in the Banshenchas.The Dagda has various names or epithets that reflect the various aspects of his character. Some of these include Eochaid Ollathair, Ruad Roftessa, Fer Benn, Daire, Aed, Cera, Cerrce, Easal and Eogabal.Dagda had a variety of objects that were associated with power and position. The Dagda was known for his various powers, including a caldron full of fruit trees that were never empty allowing him to feed as many people as possible. He also had two pigs that were always ready to eat.He also had a large club that could kill both men and animals. It is said that one of the ends of the club can kill 9 men in a single swing while the other end can revive people from the dead. He is also in possession of a harp that can be used to change seasons based on the song he plays.The Dagda has also appeared in various other pop culture works. In Dungeons & Dragons, he was often portrayed as a leader of a Celtic pantheon. He was also featured in the game's Scion role-playing game. In Marvel Comics featuring Thor, he is represented as an equivalent to Odin in the Celtic pantheon.Read about the Dagda at https://mythlok.com/dagda/
Originally, Fomorians come from Irish Folklore. They were thought to be some of the first settlers in Ireland. And they were kind of bad guys. But not always? However, in D&D, it's a lot more clear cut. Fomorians are evil, ugly giants. And that's not just us being mean and judging creatures that don't live up to our own beauty standards. They are literally magically cursed to be as ugly as they can be in order to match their hateful and vile souls. How'd they get cursed you ask? Well, it's a long story. So come give the episode a listen and then let us know what you think. Are Fomorians friends or fiends?
Hello everyone! We are back this week with Celtic topics! This week we discuss the Fomorians! Then we dive into some dark Scottish history with a topic on Nicnevin! We hope you enjoy and that you are all having a great summer! If you have a suggestion for a topic, please feel free to email us or message us wherever we post on social media. Thank you for tuning in this week and as always, we will catch you next time! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffee-table-mythos/support
Welcome back to the Invasions Series. Today we're talking about the Second Battle of Moy Tura. We'll be chatting about good vs evil (or not!); the climax of the conflict between the Old God and the New; the final defeat of the Fomorians, and the curious habit they and the Tuatha de Dannan had of mixing. Why were so many of the Tuatha de Dannan's greatest heroes half Fomorian? Drop us a line if you have any comments or questions about this story, and like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Music and composition by Ruairi O'Shea Produced by Ruairi O'Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249
The Fomorians were a supernatural race from Irish mythology believed to have emerged from under the sea/earth to invade Ireland. They always had a presence in the Background of the myth, preying upon settlers of Ireland until being defeated by the Tuatha De Danann in the second battle of Mag Tuired.
Welcome back to the Invasions Series. This series is all about the oldest stories of Ireland, and the people who came to this land from afar over thousands of years. The epic clash between the Fomorians and the Tuatha de Dannan in the Second Battle of Moy Tura decides the fate of the Island of Destiny for generations to come. Family fights family and the first keening is heard as death takes its due from the battle field, and the grandson that was foretold to slay his grandfather faces down the ancient, Evil-Eyed king. We will be talking about this story in more detail in the next episode. Drop us a line or ask us a question and we'll try to get to it in our post-show chat coming out this Sunday. Like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Music and composition by Ruairi O'Shea Produced by Ruairi O'Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Next up we will chat about this story, so stay tuned and keep a candle lit for Irish Myths. #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249
Bres and the Fomorians are raiding Ireland but Nuada doesn't want to drag the Tuath Dé into another war. Lugh and Bodbh Dearg take matters into their own hands and organise the riders of the sidhe into a resistance militia. We also talk placelore, Lughnasadh and what archaeology can tell us about the worship of Lugh. credits Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode All sounds cc licence from freesound.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irishmythology/message
Vikings! Fish! Goat headed men! Sliding into DM's Medieval style! A clue to the biggest mystery in Irish Mythology! Bres has lost the kingship of the Tuath Dé and now he's throwing a strop, but he has a plan. Maybe his estranged father and his people the Fomorian's can help him. He already knows one of them, a sinister figure known as Balor. Before anything can happen, he has to find his dad and the only one who can help is his mother, the Goddess Éire (EIriu). We talk Viking influence on Irish Mythology, misinterpreted poetry and the creation of deities, a disused Irish word that might reveal the identity of... Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode All sounds cc licence from freesound.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irishmythology/message
Welcome back to the Invasions Series. This series is all about the oldest stories of Ireland, and the people who came to this land from afar over thousands of years. With the Tuatha de Dannan and the Fomorians poised to clash, a hero arises. Foretold to kill the great Balor of the Evil Eye, his very conception is against all odds. Quick-witted, insatiably curious, and brilliant in more ways than one, the Master of All is born to be king. We will be talking about this story in more detail in the next episode. Drop us a line or ask us a question and we'll try to get to it in our post-show chat coming out next week. Like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Music and composition by Ruairi O'Shea Produced by Ruairi O'Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Next up we will chat about this story, so stay tuned and keep a candle lit for Irish Myths. #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249
Ashley kicks off our Irish triptych with a tale woven together from a few different sources and a few different religions. Take a trip back in time to witness the turmoil surrounding the arrival of Crom Cruach, a dark and ancient deity brought to Ireland by the Fomorians to strike fear into the hearts of King Tigernmas and his people. Through the lens of this dark and bloody myth, we can see the effects of the clash between the Ancient Celts and other powerful cultures in Europe. For dessert, Ashley offers up a smorgasbord of supreme beings who were worshipped through sacrifice.Find Blood and Firewater on your favorite social media or streaming platform at https://linktr.ee/Bfwpodsquad (https://linktr.ee/Bfwpodsquad)To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at http://www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com (www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com) where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038)Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165)You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you're awesome and we love you.Sources:J. P. Reedman. Smoke from the Samhain Fires: Four Tales from the Celtic Shadows.“The Fall of Crom Cruach.” Emerald Isle. https://emeraldisle.ie/index.php?p=the-fall-of-crom-cruach (https://emeraldisle.ie/index.php?p=the-fall-of-crom-cruach)“Crom Cruach. (Krom crew ahk)” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Cruach (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Cruach)“Ancient Celtic Religion.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Celtic_religion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Celtic_religion)“Dindsenchas.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dindsenchas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dindsenchas)“Fomorians.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians)“Moloch.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moloch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moloch)“Plagues of Egypt.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagues_of_Egypt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagues_of_Egypt)“Huitzilpochtli.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki)/HuītzilōpōchtliProinsias (Pron she iss) Mac Cana. “Celtic religion.” Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-religion/The-Celtic-gods (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-religion/The-Celtic-gods)“Moloch.” Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Moloch-ancient-god (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Moloch-ancient-god)“Myths & Legends – The Metrical Dindshenchas (Din hen chas) – Volume 3.” Mythical Ireland. https://mythicalireland.com/myths-and-legends/the-metrical-dindshenchas-volume-3/ (https://mythicalireland.com/myths-and-legends/the-metrical-dindshenchas-volume-3/)“Who Were the Celts?” History. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts (https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts)“Annals of the Four Masters.” Royal Irish Academy. https://www.ria.ie/library/catalogues/special-collections/medieval-and-early-modern-manuscripts/annals-four-masters (https://www.ria.ie/library/catalogues/special-collections/medieval-and-early-modern-manuscripts/annals-four-masters)“Huitzilopochtli.” World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Huitzilopochtli/ (https://www.worldhistory.org/Huitzilopochtli/)
The Second Battle of Mag Tuired (moy Tura): Nuadu Silver Arm leads the Tuatha Dé Danann in battle against the Fomorians. This translation tells the story of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann into Ireland and the events leading up to their great battle with the evil Fomors.this is a translation by Elizabeth A. Gray. With excerpts of untranslatable portions by Morgan Daimler. Check out our new affiliate Para-Box. Go to https://para-box.cratejoy.com?afmc=PARANORMALCY and enter Promo Code PARANORMALCY at check out to get 10% off your first box!Check out our websitehttps://www.unpnormalcy.com/ Smuts Up, Faith Blind Council, Lux Occult, Ad Hoc History, Administrism, Unearthing Paranormalcy, The Green Podcast Network Also don't forget our other linksDiscordhttps://discord.gg/NhZxdPfdEdFollow us on Facebook and Join our Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/unpnormalcyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2147778561941881/ Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/unpnormalcy/ Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/UNPnormalcy Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/unpnormalcy)
*We are moving to a weekly podcast schedule, check out instagram @candlelitales for details! Welcome back to the Invasions Series. Today we're talking about the not so great side of the Tuatha de Dannan. They landed with 300 boats, and burned the lot of them, sending a sign to anyone who lived here that they were not leaving anytime soon. This series is all about the oldest stories of Ireland, and the people who came to this land from afar over thousands of years. The third group of people from the Mythic Cycles of Irish stories were the Nemedians, led by Nemed himself. His people came from somewhere in the south as well, some say it was the Caspian sea. But although he left with 30 boards with 30people in each, only one boat made the voyage to this island. Like the people before them, they met the Fomorians, dealt with their raids and torment, and had a very different kind of battle with them. We talk about greed, and the ego of this leader that lead his people to an inevitable failure. Like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Music and composition by Ruairi O’Shea Produced by Ruairi O’Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249
The Morrigan, was the phantom queen and Irish goddess of war and fate of Celtic mythology, the goddess morrigan was also known as the goddess morrigu, or morrighan and earned the epithet Phantom queen over the years. The goddess morrigan is often seen as the goddess of sexual desire and sex. The Morrigan was said to have been part of the tribe the tuatha de danann, a race living in Ireland thousand years ago, until the arrival of the Fomorians.1
‘Before the Tuatha De Dannan, before the Gaels, Before the Fir Bolg and Fomorians there was..nothing. Or rather; there was no one...” in episode 116, Kevin tells the tale of Ireland’s original landing - by a granddaughter of Noah called Cesair, and her endeavour to escape the Flood!
While on their quest to obtain the Daisen's feast, Cori comes face to face with the power of the Fomorians before our group is able to figure out how best to finally stage their revolution. Come join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/ntaEjvc Consider supporting us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/IndoorAdventures Merch: indooradventure.redbubble.com "The Four" Theme composed by Annabella Gelmetti: https://www.instagram.com/annabellamusic https://twitter.com/voxvim
On this episode, Brian and Emma sit down to talk about some more scary creatures. Each of them brings a description of a monster and the other uses their knowledge of the creepy to guess what it is. Join along in the fun and take a guess for yourself. Enjoy! Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://cryptidarchives.fandom.com/wiki/Beast_of_%27Busco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians https://curiousireland.ie/the-fomorians/
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Will and Brian are bringing it home with another round of big guys in this Year of the Giant! This time it's the grotesque Fomorians. Find out what kind of evil they're capable of this week on The Dungeoncast! This week's episode brought to you by: HeroForge Check Out the TDC Merch Store Check out our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Support us on Patreon Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out: thedungeoncast@gmail.com Join the community on Discord Follow us on Twitter Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-dungeoncast/support
The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911) Chapter 16: Sacrifice and Prayer by J. A. MacCulloch The Celts offered human victims on the principle of a life for a life, or to propitiate the gods, or in order to divine the future from the entrails of the victim. We shall examine the Celtic custom of human sacrifice from these points of view first. Names Used in this Section The Semites Marseilles Taranis Teutates Esus Diodorus Strabo Varro Tacitus druidarum religionem diræ immanitatis Dio Cassius Dindsenchas Cromm Cruaich Dr. Joyce Nemedian Fomorians Fair of Taillte Perseus and Andromeda Becuma S. Oran S. Columba Vortigern Emain Macha Pausanias Ammianus and Livy Cúchulainn Conall Cernach Emer oppidum Dayak Poseidonius Artemis Mallius Gairloch S. Maelrubha Eilean Maree (Maelrubha) Eilean mo righ Eilean a Mhor Righ Sir Arthur Mitchell Brianniul Gruagach Compiègne Artemidorus Deiotaurus Dalan Mider Imbas Forosnai Filé Teinm Laegha Cétnad taghairm baile fidlanna Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts. You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia. Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or in Apple Podcasts. Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.
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Gang, 23 live watch is July 27 Details to come As to this episode, thanks for your patience, its just a little one, but the HP will be back in full force soon! Hope Summer is treating you well and we will see you soon!
More things from the underdark with Fomorians and Grimlocks. Turns out these monsters are a little more niche and difficult to implement. Tristan has a set up for a artificial artificer, a robot that has access to some spells and grows in power as the fight progresses. Dylan has a transforming robot that's stats randomly change as the fight progresses.
Anya and Alan talk Three Beats that are Five Beats, Adaptation, and Chekhov’s shotgun. “The Treasure of the Sun” is a rich multi-layered episode that we dive into. Learn about Banshees, the origin of The Eye of Sauron, and how things went down in the book.A Three Beat is a popular narrative structuring technique. A five beat is not a real thing, but you get the idea.Chekhov’s Gun comes from Russian writer Anton Chekhov. We aren’t sure if Anton owned a shotgun.Balor was the king of the mythic Fomorians, grandfather of Lugh, and enemy of the Tuatha Dé Danann.The “Song of Songs” is traditionally about the Queen of Sheba, which Bilquis is an adaptation of.Christianity in the British Isles produced the distinctive Celtic Cross.Kali worship is extremely diverse, but includes the idea of destroying egotistical preconceptions of the self that block us from being authentic.Pagani was a Latin word for people who lived in the countryside, and is the root word for Pagan.Women were central to the early Christian church, although their contributions have largely been erased or forgotten- because Patriarchy.Emperor Constantine converted the entire Roman Empire to Christianity and fundamentally altered the spirit of the religion.Paul’s direction for the dress and behavior of women during church worship in 1 Cor 11:2-16 feels out of step with his assertion in Gal 3:27-29 that Christians do not distinguish between nationalities or sex. Anya is probably referring to 1 Cor 14:33-36 where Paul forbids married women from speaking in church. Paul most likely wrote these letters in the AD 50’s. Here is a biased, but comprehensive, article about Paul’s writing on the subject of women in Christianity: The Role of Women in the Church- The Pauline PerspectiveThe ancient Celtic religion in Ireland focused on knowledge and Nature under the guidance of shamanistic Druids.Check out our other podcast Hallowed Ground StoryCast and the episode we did about modern Christianity, its relationship with modern American politics, and the autobiography “Crazy for God”Banshees are mythological spirits in the modern Irish tradition that might have their origins in the ancient goddess Morrigan and traditional Keeners.Problematic Tropes in this episode: Magical Negro and Gay Best Friend.Our coverage of the 8th episode of Season 2 will most likely be delayed by the leak of screeners to pirating websites because STARZ decided to pull all screeners for reviews. Read about it.Our Theme song is "Unstoppable Force" by FortyTwoMusic with other musical contributions by Rich Holmes.Follow us on Twitter @ShadowShambler and Anya @StrangelyLiterlShadows and Shamblers is a production of Hallowed Ground Media and is released under a Creative Commons NonCommercial Sharealike License.
The climax of the Irish Mythological Cycle. This week on Fireside, Kevin gives the epic conclusion to the Lugh and Bres Saga, in which the Tuatha Dé Danann, face off against the dreaded Fomorians, in The Great Battle of Magh Tuireadh. Do follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo to find out about his activities away from the Fireside.
Join Victor and Simon today as we go back to a topic we'd covered before C20 came out. While Glamour hasn't seen much revision, Banality saw the introduction of banality triggers, seeming triggers and immunities, antithesis, and other changes. We also touch on the Thallain and Fomorians, who have had their connections to banality retconned. The readings from today’s conversation were from Changeling: the Dreaming 2nd Edition by White Wolf Publishing, Graceful Wicked Masques: the Fair Folk by White Wolf Publishing, Pour l'Amour et Liberte - Book of Houses 2 by White Wolf Publishing. The music from today’s conversation was LSD by Mon Plaisir, Tannhauser Gate by Tri-Tachyon, Erosion Hydrique by Mathieu Lamontagne & Emmanuel Toledo, and Sad Walk with Sad Melodica by Komiku. To purchase Changeling the Dreaming as well as a wide array of other Role Playing texts go to DriveThruRPG.com. We have a blog now! Come read some of our more fully developed thoughts about playing and playing with the Changeling: the Dreaming rules and setting at Parting the Mists. Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of White Wolf Publishing AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit white-wolf.com.
Reviews this week of Lethbridge-Stewart: Times Squared by Rick Cross and Eve of the Fomorians by Robert Mammone, as well as episodes 3 & 4 of The Power of the Daleks. The post Episode 308 – Holiday in Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
Part 4 of 6 - Fomorial Resemblance This one is a BONUS SIZED non-stop action slugfest! Trolls, Fomorians, and the gang duke it out for supremecy. Also, Thanlon uses a Paladin ability he's never used before. Follow us on twitter @AdventureIncPod Like us on Facebook facebook.com/adventureincpodcast Check out our website adventureinc.podbean.com Don't forget to rate/review/subscribe!
In which the party delves into the intrigue surrounding Loray's murder, Krusk finds a new love, and "negotiations" with Fomorians go horribly, horribly wrong.