The Hound of Clainegall
Sentinel King Sétanta Lugh Conchobhair (a.k.a. The Hound of Clainegall)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Sétanta Conchobhair was said to be the reincarnation of one of the Tal'Idar. Born in miraculous circumstances, many believed him to be divinely conceived.
As a small child, living in his parents' house he begs to be allowed to join the game of some boys in the field. However, he sets off on his own, and when he arrives he runs onto the playing field without first asking for the boys' protection, being unaware of the custom. The boys take this as a challenge and attack him, but he has a ríastrad (transformative battle frenzy) and beats them single-handed. No sooner has Sétanta put himself under the boys' protection than he chases after them, demanding they put themselves under his protection. Clainegall, legendary blacksmith invites Chieftain Conchobar to a feast at his house. Before going, Conchobar goes to the playing field to watch the boys play hurling. He is so impressed by Sétanta's performance that he asks him to join him at the feast. Sétanta has a game to finish, but promises to follow the king later. But Conchobar forgets, and Clainegall lets loose his ferocious hound to protect his house. When Sétanta arrives, the enormous hound attacks him, but he kills it in self defence, in one version by smashing it against a standing stone, and in another by driving a sliotar (hurling ball) down its throat with his hurley. Clainegall is devastated by the loss of his hound, so Sétanta promises he will rear him a replacement, and until it is old enough to do the job, he himself will guard Clainegall's house. The druid Cathbad announces that his name henceforth will be The Hound of Clainegall
As a small child, living in his parents' house he begs to be allowed to join the game of some boys in the field. However, he sets off on his own, and when he arrives he runs onto the playing field without first asking for the boys' protection, being unaware of the custom. The boys take this as a challenge and attack him, but he has a ríastrad (transformative battle frenzy) and beats them single-handed. No sooner has Sétanta put himself under the boys' protection than he chases after them, demanding they put themselves under his protection. Clainegall, legendary blacksmith invites Chieftain Conchobar to a feast at his house. Before going, Conchobar goes to the playing field to watch the boys play hurling. He is so impressed by Sétanta's performance that he asks him to join him at the feast. Sétanta has a game to finish, but promises to follow the king later. But Conchobar forgets, and Clainegall lets loose his ferocious hound to protect his house. When Sétanta arrives, the enormous hound attacks him, but he kills it in self defence, in one version by smashing it against a standing stone, and in another by driving a sliotar (hurling ball) down its throat with his hurley. Clainegall is devastated by the loss of his hound, so Sétanta promises he will rear him a replacement, and until it is old enough to do the job, he himself will guard Clainegall's house. The druid Cathbad announces that his name henceforth will be The Hound of Clainegall
Current Status
Deceased
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Life
32 AoR
91 AoR
59 years old
Birthplace
Clainegall
Place of Death
Talamyre
Family
Children
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