imaginary places
Thornbush Passage
Tunnel of hawthorn and blackthorn bushes leading to the sacred grove
Sacred Grove
Sacred grove looking out toward the lake. The altar is in the center.
Another view of the sacred grove
Looking away from the lake. The grove is surrounded by hawthorn and blackthorn bushes.
Ciarán’s Tomb
Tuamai Dearmadta, the Forgotten Tombs. This is the hillside tomb where Ciarán was interred for betraying the goddess
Cave of Rúin Arsa
The Cave of Rúin Arsa or the Cave of Ancient Secrets, where the Book of Carraig is kept. It's also believed to be an entrance to the Otherworld.
Another View
Here is a close up view of the Cave of Rúin Arsa with the Book of Carraig.
Imaginary items
Chi Rho Cross
Though the Chi Rho cross was an example of a real cross used by Christians during the 5th century, I put it here because this is my rendition of Ciarán’s cross.
Book of Carraig
This is my version of the Book of Carraig,
which holds the secrets of Ciarán’s priesthood. It's inlaid with gold, silver and bronze and studded with emeralds and sapphires. The
book is only to be viewed by those on Council
of Elders, under threat of death, and is kept
in the Cave of Rúin Arsa
Cup of Cheartais
Cup of Cheartais
Cup of Cheartais
The Cup of Justice was used in the entombment ceremony and filled with the Elixir of Suain Cráite, the Elixir of Tormented Sleep.
Claiomh Ailbe
Cup of Cheartais
Cup of Cheartais
Magical Sword of Ailbe, belonging to Domnall's father, was forged from a tiny chip of metal from Scian na Lúin, and as such, a cut from its blade can fell a man with one blow, causing great weakness or even death.
Fáinne na Eagna
Fáinne na Eagna
Fáinne na Eagna
These are the rings each student receives on becoming a cleric. Each one is designed by the individual's master teacher, so they are generally all different, though Ciarán 's and Aodhán’s are the same, given that Domnall designed them that way because they are twins. Their ring is the one with the triquetra. Faelen's is the one with the triskele, designed by Tadhg. And the one on top, with the ogham letter for dair or oak, is Ruadhán's and was deigned by Ailbe, his teacher - and father. They are known as the Rings of Wisdom.
Scian na Lúin
Fáinne na Eagna
Fáinne na Eagna
A magical dagger or knife formed from a sliver of Fionn mac Cumhaill's spear, Mac an Lúin. The goddess had asked it as payment for a favor she had granted the legendary hero. Just as the spear from which it was formed, it never had to cut twice, for one scratch from its blade would prove fatal.
Veil of Cinniúna Also known as the Veil of Aisling
Veil of Cinniúna Also known as the Veil of Aisling
Veil of Cinniúna Also known as the Veil of Aisling
The Veil of Fate, this was the shroud that those entombed in Tuamaí Dearmadta were covered with. It was said to seal them in endless torment, caught between this world and the other. The priests, however, referred to it as the Veil of Dreams, a cruel irony, for the dreams it brought about were more nightmares.
Lann na Leorghnimh
Veil of Cinniúna Also known as the Veil of Aisling
Veil of Cinniúna Also known as the Veil of Aisling
Magical sword belonging to Domnall's father, it was forged from a tiny chip of metal from Scian na Lúin, and as such, a cut from its blade can fell a man with one blow, causing great weakness or even death.
Shield of Onóra
Shield of honor
Lann na Leorghniomh
Lance or Blade of Atonement