Is the Dàn Cycle based on real Irish mythology?
Yes, it reimagines ancient Celtic Ireland in the 5th century, the transition from pagan myth to historical reality, focusing on the heroine Breanna Ban Morna.
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Other Q&A Entries To Explore
Why does the Blood-Oath of Draupnir matter in the Destiny Cycle?
Who witnesses Loki’s acceptance of the oath in Valhalla?
Why is Freyja interested in Breanna’s time-walking?
What role does Valhalla play in the Blood-Oath of Draupnir?
Why is Freyja’s presence important when Loki accepts the oath?
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Characters, Places, & Terms
Sigils of Power – Using the Druidic (rune-based) language of Ogham, Druids create sigils as amplifiers of intent and typically incorporate one or more of the five Elements. They would etch them in wood, metal, or stone. Applying woad on one’s skin (called woading) could also have been used by a Druid to leverage such sigils.
Ollamh – Healers could seize the void to draw on the deep understanding of healing and pull power from the Tuatha realm to mend the sick and wounded. They wore green and red robes, typically commanding Aether and Earth or Water Elements to heal.
World Search Terms
Positioning how Timelines can be changed by a Time-Walker (aka Breanna and Eoin) with mortals supporting them.
Genre Definition: Semi-Historical Epic Fantasy