A Goddess who manifests in three interconnected aspects to rule over the Celts and the Sidhe: Aisling and Anya Twin girls periodically reborn in human bodies Anann An Otherworld spirit who is the twins source of power
A Goddess who manifests in three interconnected aspects to rule over the Celts and the Sidhe: Aisling and Anya Twin girls periodically reborn in human bodies Anann An Otherworld spirit who is the twins source of power
Hybred offspring produced when fallen angels procreated with humans. All of the magical beings below are different branches of Nephilim.
Irish faeries, most of whom live in a parallel land called the Middle Kingdom—accessed through enchanted doorways in faerie mounds—within a structured society. They owe allegiance to the Morrígna. In order of appearance: Skeaghshee Tree Sidhe who live outside the Middle Kingdom Kellach King of the Skeaghshee Cinaed Kellach’s brother Ruarc Kellach’s son Adhene Scholars, […]
Magical creatures who live independently and whose allegiance can be influenced. Fomorians: Hostile water dwellers Imps: Servants of demons Banshee: Messengers of death Elioud mentioned but do not live in Ireland: Giants, Goblins, Trolls, Nereids, Vodyanoy, Sirens, Nuggle, and Nix.
Welsh faeries that sometimes visit Ireland. Oren—An English captive
CELTS are the native Irish, and while they are not magical beings it is worth noting that they and other humans use magic. DRUIDS: Celtic pagan magic workers EXORCISTS: Vatican magicians WITCHES & SOURCERERS: Other Human magic workers
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