History and lore of the 5th Age
Also known as the ‘Cauldron of Plenty’ (Coire Ansic in Irish, pronounced Kwee-ra On-sik). It was made by the druid Semias of the northern city of Murias. Not much is known about this vessel, although it was thought to have had the power to bring the dead back to life, Read more
Also known as the Stone of Destiny, and the Coronation Stone. It was made by Morfessa of Falias, and brought into Ireland by the Danann, where they duly placed it at the Hill of Tara, in Co. Meath. Legend has it that its cry confirmed the coronation of the rightful Read more
Channelers come into rule by force and are worshiped like deities. Their enormous lifespans lead the everyday people to believe they are immortal. The 5th Age ends in bloodshed: the godwars have begun. Throughout the 6th Age, to escape the tyranny of the god-like channelers, non-channelers realize the gods may Read more
Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound 200 ff (trans. Weir Smyth) (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) : “When first the heavenly powers Titanes and the Olympian gods were moved to wrath, and mutual dissension was stirred up among them–some bent on casting Kronos from his seat so Zeus, in truth, might reign; others, eager Read more