Lore & Legends

Book of the FiannaLegends endure because they speak to something timeless in us—our struggles, triumphs, fears, and hopes. The Fianna are more than warriors of myth; they are symbols of loyalty, sacrifice, and the burden of destiny.

In The Awakening of the Fianna, I sought to reimagine their legend for a new audience, weaving together echoes of the past with an uncertain future. This is a tale of warriors but also of trust, betrayal, and the choices that shape who we become.

Aisling, Elara, Calla, and Ronan’s journey is one of rekindling a lost legacy, battling not just the darkness around them but the shadows within. And at the heart of it all lies the Medallion of Árd Ríoghacht—an artifact of immeasurable power, a burden of both creation and destruction.

This is just the beginning. The Fianna’s legend is being written once more—and you, dear reader, are now part of it.

The echoes of Mórradún still whisper, and J.F. Hopper has been chosen to bring these lost histories to light…

Call to Adventure: The Tale Needs a Witness

Join the Fianna—not as a bystander, but as a bearer of the flame.
Legends are never written by one hand alone. The story lives on, and you are now part of it.

→ Step into the Ever-Weaver’s Circle.
Receive scrolls from the Ledger—lost verses, lore that breathes, glimpses of what stirs beyond the next turning page.

The Medallion remembers. Let it find you.

Foes and Villains

Sable the Deceiver A terrifying, surreal black-and-white illustration of a demonic figure made of swirling smoke and flame. The being has glowing, hollow eyes and a wide, jagged grin. Horns curl upward from its head, and its body is marked with arcane runes and symbols, including a circular sigil at its chest. The figure’s form seems to shift and flicker with chaotic energy, evoking a powerful, ancient entity of darkness, magic, or madness.

🕷 Sable – The Shadowed Deceiver

🖤 “Truth is what I make it.”A being of shifting forms and whispered lies, Sable is the force seeking to unravel the Fianna from within. He preys on weakness, twisting hearts and turning allies into enemies. No one truly knows his origins—only that his power is as endless as his thirst for control.

🔮 Abilities: Shapeshifting, illusion magic, manipulation of minds and souls.

Meet the Fianna

Aisling – The Chosen of the Fianna A black-and-white ink-style illustration of a confident young female warrior. She wears a detailed tunic with intricate Celtic patterns, a cloak draped over one shoulder, and a sword strapped across her back. A satchel and pouches hang from her belt, and a medallion rests around her neck. Her expression is calm but resolute, and she appears ready for a journey. The style suggests a fantasy or medieval setting.⚔️ Aisling – The Chosen

🔥 “The medallion chose me… but I never asked for this fate.”

Aisling is a determined yet reluctant heroine, bound by destiny to awaken the lost Fianna. Raised in Branwyll, she never believed in legends—until the Medallion of the Fianna called to her. With danger closing in, she must navigate prophecy, trust, and betrayal to reclaim the legacy of long-lost warriors.

🛡 Abilities: Wields the Medallion’s ancient magic, skilled hunter, and resilient leader.

Calla – The Guardian of the Fianna AA black-and-white illustration of an elegant, mystical woman with long flowing hair and ornate robes. She wears a hood adorned with intricate patterns and multiple layers of jewelry, including pendants and bracelets. Her hands are raised, gracefully conjuring a glowing, magical orb surrounded by swirling energy. Her eyes are closed in concentration, and her presence exudes wisdom, power, and serenity. The style evokes a fantasy setting, suggesting she is a powerful sorceress or priestess.

🕯 Calla – The Guardian

🌿 “The land speaks, and I listen.”

Calla is the heart of the Fianna, a healer and sorceress whose magic is tied to the land itself. Cloaked in mystery, she guards ancient wisdom and carries the burden of knowledge few understand. Though kind, she harbors a fierce will, willing to protect those she loves at any cost.

✨ Abilities: Elemental magic, protective wards, deep connection to the land.

Elara of the Fianna Chronicles A detailed black-and-white illustration of a striking female warrior depicted in two poses. She wears a long, fitted coat with layered leather armor and belts strapped across her torso. Several swords are sheathed at her sides, signaling her expertise in combat. Her expression is calm but calculating. In one pose, she faces forward with one hand raised; in the other, she turns her back slightly, one hand resting on a blade. Her flowing hair and confident stance convey danger, elegance, and control—an assassin or elite fighter in a fantasy setting.🔪 Elara – The Questioner

🌀 “Lies are as dangerous as swords—and I wield both.”

Elara is sharp-witted and unyielding, a warrior who refuses to follow fate blindly. A master of knives and deception, she questions everything—even the Fianna’s purpose. Though distrustful, her loyalty, once earned, is unbreakable. But will she uncover the truth, or will it break her?

🗡 Abilities: Expert with daggers, tactical mind, unparalleled survival instincts.

Ronan the Hidden Griever. A black-and-white illustration of a mysterious hooded male warrior gripping a longsword pointed downward. He wears ornate armor beneath a heavy cloak fastened with a circular brooch, and a scarf or sash trails behind him in the wind. His expression is intense and solemn, framed by tousled hair. A faint circular rune pattern or magical symbol glows behind him, suggesting a connection to prophecy, magic, or ancient oaths. The overall tone is powerful, noble, and mythic.⚔️ Ronan – The Hidden Griever

🌫 “Honor is a blade that cuts both ways.”

The sole survivor of the Royal Guard of Mórradún’s last stand at the Battle of the Shadow Bridge, Ronan carries the weight of failure like a blade at his back. Haunted by grief, bound by duty, and shadowed by guilt, he walks a path lined with the ghosts of his past.

Among the Fianna, he fights with unwavering skill, his sword as sharp as his resolve. Yet within him, a war still rages—will he stand beside his comrades, or will the whispers of the deceiver lead him to ruin?

⚔ Abilities: Master swordsman, battle-hardened warrior, unyielding endurance.

Elysia – The Guardian Spirit of the Fianna

🔥 “I have waited in the dark, guarding the medallion, waiting for the one who can carry its weight. And now, here you are.”

Elysia, Guardion Spirit of the Medallion of the FiannaOnce a warrior of legend, Elysia stood among the original Fianna, sworn to protect the fragile balance between light and darkness. She was a shield against the rising tide of corruption, a steadfast guardian of the world’s harmony. But even the strongest warriors are not immune to fate’s cruel hand.

The curse came like a whisper in the dark, twisting the hearts and minds of the Fianna. Elysia believed she could resist it, that her bond with the land—her unshakable will—would shield her. But the corruption was insidious, creeping through the cracks of their unity, unraveling the warriors from within.

The Fianna fell. And she… failed.

The weight of that failure shattered the world. As punishment—and as penance—Elysia was bound to the Medallion of the Fianna, its eternal guardian, watching, waiting for one strong enough to bear its burden.

She is more than a guide to Aisling. She is a soul seeking redemption, a warrior unmade by her own weakness, now sworn to ensure history does not repeat itself. The past cannot be undone, but through Aisling, she may yet find atonement.