The Dalraida, also known as the folk of the Fhalair Bàn or White Mare, are an Eiran tribe in Alba. Their people follow the White Mare, also known as the White Horse. The Dalridiada live in the western side of Alba, where the Lord or Lady of the Dalriada makes their seat at Innisclan. The leader of the Dalriada may be a man or women and, in the case of twins, both siblings rule jointly. Though originating in Eire, the tribe has lived in Alba since before origins of the Master of the Straits.
The Dalriada are a tall people, known for their fair skin, blond or red hair, and eye of blue, green or grey.[1]
Notable Dalriadans[]
Eamonn mac Conor—Lord of the Dalriada alongside his twin sister Grainne
Grainne mac Conor—Lady of the Dalriada alongside her twin brother Eamonn. After Eamonn's death, she ruled alone for many years.
Brennan mac Grainne—Eldest son of Grainne mac Conor
Eamonn mac Grainne—Second son of Grainne mac Conor with the d'Angeline Admiral Quintilius Rousse and close friend to Imriel nó Montrève de la Courcel
Mairead mac Grainne—Eldest daughter and third child of Grainne mac Conor
Caolinn mac Grainne—Second daughter of Grainne mac Conor
Conor mac Grainne—Youngest son of Grainne mac Conor and the Maguin Dhonn harpist Ferghus. He married Princess Alais de la Courcel and is the ancestor of Moirin mac Fainche.
Aodhan—a Dalriadan ollamh. Like of mixed Maghuin Dhonn heritage like Conor, though he neither confirms nor denies this.
Tiernan—Lord of the Dalriada during Moirin's time
Caitlin—Wife of Tiernan
Aislinn mac Tiernan—Daughter of Tiernan and Caitlin and the Dalriadan heir
Cillian mac Tiernan—son of Tiernan and Caitlin and the first love of Moirin
References[]
- ↑ Naamah's Kiss, "Chapter 1"