BLACK, BROWN, and GRAY
by Jeremiah Curtin · from Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland
Adapted Version
Fin was a big, strong man. He had a big, friendly dog. The dog was called Bran. Fin and Bran walked in the forest. They looked for fun.
Three young men came to Fin. One had a black cloak. One had a brown cloak. One had a gray cloak. "We want to help you!" they said. Fin smiled. "You are like my sons," he said. He called them Black, Brown, and Gray.
"Watch my castle at night," said Fin. "Each gets one turn. He gave a log." "Your fire will burn. Then your turn is done."
Black went out first. Bran went with him. They walked and walked. They saw a little house. Black went in. He saw a shiny cup on a table. The cup was full of water. He drank some. The cup was full again! "This is a magic cup!" said Black. He took the cup and ran back. His log was burned. His turn was done.
Now it was Brown's turn. Brown went out with Bran. They walked and walked. They saw a little house. Brown went in. He saw a shiny plate on a table. The plate was full of food. He ate some. The plate was full again! "This is a magic plate!" said Brown. He took the plate and ran back. His log was burned. His turn is done.
Now it was Gray's turn. Gray went out with Bran. They walked and walked. They saw a dark old house. Gray went in. Inside was a big, grumpy troll. The troll was sleeping. She snored very loud. The house shook! Gray was brave. "Go away, troll!" he shouted. The troll woke up. She jumped! Three little trolls ran out from behind her.
"Woof! Woof!" barked Bran. Gray shouted again. The grumpy troll ran away. Two little trolls ran away too. But one little troll hid. He ran off into the night. Bran barked but could not find him.
Gray ran back. His log was burned. It was morning.
Black gave Fin the magic cup. Brown gave Fin the magic plate. "Good job!" said Fin. He was very happy. But he looked at Gray. "Where did that little troll go?" he asked. He was a little worried.
Fin and friends used magic cup and plate. They had good water and food all day. Then Black, Brown, and Gray said goodbye. They went on new trips.
One day, a red-haired man came. "My name is Red," he said. "I want to help you. But I ask one thing. If I go, take me to the island." Fin said, "Yes. I promise."
After many years, Red said, "It is time. Take me to the island." Fin kept his promise. He and his friends sailed to the little island with Red.
On the island, Fin and his friends sat down to rest. But oh no! They could not stand up! The chairs were stuck! "It is a trick!" said Fin.
Red laughed. "I am the little troll from long ago!" he said. "You chased away my people! Now I have tricked you!" He was not Red. He was the troll!
But Fin was clever. He blew his magic whistle. WHOOO! Two brave friends heard the whistle. They came running fast to help!
The two brave friends chased the troll away. Far, far away! The chairs came unstuck. Fin and his friends were free! All were safe.
Fin hugged his friends. "Always keep your promises," he said. "And always help your friends."
Bran wagged his tail. They all walked home. The magic cup and the magic plate gave them a big dinner. And they were all happy.
Original Story
BLACK, BROWN, AND GRAY.
ON a day Fin MacCumhail was near Tara of the Kings, south of Ballyshannon, hunting with seven companies of the Fenians of Erin.
During the day they saw three strange men coming towards them, and Fin said to the Fenians: "Let none of you speak to them, and if they have good manners they'll not speak to you nor to any man till they come to me."
When the three men came up, they said nothing till they stood before Fin himself. Then he asked what their names were and what they wanted. They answered:—
"Our names are Dubh, Dun, and Glasán [Black, Brown, and Gray]. We have come to find Fin MacCumhail, chief of the Fenians of Erin, and take service with him."
Fin was so well pleased with their looks that he brought them home with him that evening and called them his sons. Then he said, "Every man who comes to this castle must watch the first night for me, and since three of you have come together, each will watch one third of the night. You'll cast lots to see who'll watch first and second."
Fin had the trunk of a tree brought, three equal parts made of it, and one given to each of the men.
Then he said, "When each of you begins his watch he will set fire to his own piece of wood, and so long as the wood burns he will watch."
The lot fell to Dubh to go on the first watch. Dubh set fire to his log, then went out around the castle, the dog Bran with him. He wandered on, going further and further from the castle, and Bran after him. At last he saw a bright light and went towards it. When he came to the place where the light was burning, he saw a large house. He entered the house and when inside saw a great company of most strange looking men, drinking out of a single cup.
The chief of the party, who was sitting on a high place, gave the cup to the man nearest him; and when he had drunk his fill out of it, he passed it to his neighbor, and so on to the last.
While the cup was going the round of the company, the chief said, "This is the great cup that was taken from Fin MacCumhail a hundred years ago; and as much as each man wishes to drink he always gets from it, and no matter how many men there may be, or what they wish for, they always have their fill."
Dubh sat near the door on the edge of the crowd, and when the cup came to him he drank a little, then slipped out and hurried away in the dark; when he came to the fountain at the castle of Fin MacCumhail, his log was burned.
As the second lot had fallen on Dun, it was now his turn to watch, so he set fire to his log and went out, in the place of Dubh, with the dog Bran after him.
Dun walked on through the night till he saw a fire. He went towards it, and when he had come near he saw a large house, which he entered; and when inside he saw a crowd of strange looking men, fighting. They were ferocious, wonderful to look at, and fighting wildly.
The chief, who had climbed on the crossbeams of the house to escape the uproar and struggle, called out to the crowd below: "Stop fighting now; for I have a better gift than the one you have lost this night." And putting his hand behind his belt, he drew out a knife and held it before them, saying: "Here is the wonderful knife, the small knife of division, that was stolen from Fin MacCumhail a hundred years ago, and if you cut on a bone with the knife, you'll get the finest meat in the world, and as much of it as ever your hearts can wish for."
Then he passed down the knife and a bare bone to the man next him, and the man began to cut; and off came slices of the sweetest and best meat in the world.
The knife and the bone passed from man to man till they came to Dun, who cut a slice off the bone, slipped out unseen, and made for Fin's castle as fast as his two legs could carry him through the darkness and over the ground.
When he was by the fountain at the castle, his part of the log was burned and his watch at an end.
Now Glasán set fire to his stick of wood and went out on his watch and walked forward till he saw the light and came to the same house that Dubh and Dun had visited. Looking in he saw the place full of dead bodies, and thought, "There must be some great wonder here. If I lie down in the midst of these and put some of them over me to hide myself, I shall be able to see what is going on."
He lay down and pulled some of the bodies over himself. He wasn't there long when he saw an old hag coming into the house. She had but one leg, one arm, and one upper tooth, which was as long as her leg and served her in place of a crutch. When inside the door she took up the first corpse she met and threw it aside; it was lean. As she went on she took two bites out of every fat corpse she met, and threw every lean one aside.
She had her fill of flesh and blood before she came to Glasán; and as soon as she had that, she dropped down on the floor, lay on her back, and went to sleep.
Every breath she drew, Glasán was afraid she'd drag the roof down on top of his head, and every time she let a breath out of her he thought she'd sweep the roof off the house.
Then he rose up, looked at her, and wondered at the bulk of her body. At last he drew his sword, hit her a slash, and if he did, three young giants sprang forth.
Glasán killed the first giant, the dog Bran killed the second, and the third ran away.
Glasán now hurried back, and when he reached the fountain at Fin's castle, his log of wood was burned, and day was dawning.
When all had risen in the morning, and the Fenians of Erin came out, Fin said to Dubh, "Have you anything new or wonderful to tell me after the night's watching?"
"I have," said Dubh; "for I brought back the drinking-cup that you lost a hundred years ago. I was out in the darkness watching. I walked on, and the dog Bran with me till I saw a light. When I came to the light I found a house, and in the house a company feasting. The chief was a very old man, and sat on a high place above the rest. He took out the cup and said: 'This is the cup that was stolen from Fin MacCumhail a hundred years ago, and it is always full of the best drink in the world; and when one of you has drunk from the cup pass it on to the next.'
"They drank and passed the cup till it came to me. I took it and hurried back. When I came here, my log was burned and my watch was finished. Here now is the cup for you," said Dubh to Fin MacCumhail.
Fin praised him greatly for what he had done, and turning to Dun said: "Now tell us what happened in your watch."
"When my turn came I set fire to the log which you gave me, and walked on; the dog Bran following, till I saw a light. When I came to the light, I found a house in which was a crowd of people, all fighting except one very old man on a high place above the rest. He called to them for peace, and told them to be quiet. 'For,' said he, 'I have a better gift for you than the one you lost this night,' and he took out the small knife of division with a bare bone, and said: 'This is the knife that was stolen from Fin MacCumhail, a hundred years ago, and whenever you cut on the bone with the knife, you'll get your fill of the best meat on earth.'
"Then he handed the knife and the bone to the man nearest him, who cut from it all the meat he wanted, and then passed it to his neighbor. The knife went from hand to hand till it came to me, then I took it, slipped out, and hurried away. When I came to the fountain, my log was burned, and here are the knife and bone for you."
"You have done a great work, and deserve my best praise," said Fin. "We are sure of the best eating and drinking as long as we keep the cup and the knife."
"Now what have you seen in your part of the night?" said Fin to Glasán.
"I went out," said Glasán, "with the dog Bran, and walked on till I saw a light, and when I came to the light I saw a house, which I entered. Inside were heaps of dead men, killed in fighting, and I wondered greatly when I saw them. At last I lay down in the midst of the corpses, put some of them over me and waited to see what would happen.
"Soon an old hag came in at the door, she had but one arm, one leg, and the one tooth out of her upper jaw, and that tooth as long as her leg, and she used it for a crutch as she hobbled along. She threw aside the first corpse she met and took two bites out of the second,—for she threw every lean corpse away and took two bites out of every fat one. When she had eaten her fill, she lay down on her back in the middle of the floor and went to sleep. I rose up then to look at her, and every time she drew a breath I was in dread she would bring down the roof of the house on the top of my head, and every time she let a breath out of her, I thought she'd sweep the roof from the building, so strong was the breath of the old hag.
"Then I drew my sword and cut her with a blow, but if I did three young giants sprang up before me. I killed the first, Bran killed the second, but the third escaped. I walked away then, and when I was at the fountain outside, daylight had come and my log was burned."
"Between you and me," said Fin, "it would have been as well if you had let the old hag alone. I am greatly in dread the third young giant will bring trouble on us all."
For twenty-one years Fin MacCumhail and the Fenians of Erin hunted for sport alone. They had the best of eating from the small knife of division, and the best of drinking from the cup that was never dry. At the end of twenty-one years Dubh, Dun, and Glasán went away, and one day, as Fin and the Fenians of Erin were hunting on the hills and mountains, they saw a Fear Ruadh (a red haired man) coming toward them.
"There is a bright looking man coming this way," said Fin, "and don't you speak to him."
"Oh, what do we care for him?" asked Conan Maol.
"Don't be rude to a stranger," said Fin.
The Fear Ruadh came forward and spoke to no man till he stood before Fin.
"What have you come for?" asked Fin.
"To find a master for twenty-one years."
"What wages do you ask?" inquired Fin.
"No wages but this,—that if I die before the twenty-one years have passed, I shall be buried on Inis Caol (Light Island)."
"I'll give you those wages," said Fin, and he hired the Fear Ruadh for twenty-one years.
He served Fin for twenty years to his satisfaction; but toward the end of the twenty-first year he fell into a decline, became an old man, and died.
When the Fear Ruadh was dead, the Fenians of Erin said that not a step would they go to bury him; but Fin declared that he wouldn't break his word for any man, and must take the corpse to Inis Caol.
Fin had an old white horse which he had turned out to find a living for himself as he could on the hillsides and in the woods. And now he looked for the horse and found that he had become younger than older in looks since he had put him out. So he took the old white horse and tied a coffin, with the body of the Fear Ruadh in it, on his back. Then they started him on ahead and away he went followed by Fin and twelve men of the Fenians of Erin.
When they came to the temple on Inis Caol there were no signs of the white horse and the coffin; but the temple was open and in went Fin and the twelve.
There were seats for each man inside. They sat down and rested awhile and then Fin tried to rise but couldn't. He told the men to rise, but the twelve were fastened to the seats, and the seats to the ground, so that not a man of them could come to his feet.
"Oh," said Fin, "I'm in dread there is some evil trick played on us."
At that moment the Fear Ruadh stood before them in all his former strength and youth and said: "Now is the time for me to take satisfaction out of you for my mother and brothers," Then one of the men said to Fin, "Chew your thumb to know is there any way out of this."
Fin chewed his thumb to know what should he do. When he knew, he blew the great whistle with his two hands; which was heard by Donogh Kamcosa and Diarmuid O'Duivne.
The Fear Ruadh fell to and killed three of the men; but before he could touch the fourth Donogh and Diarmuid were there, and put an end to him. Now all were free, and Fin with the nine men went back to their castle south of Ballyshannon.
Story DNA
Moral
Be wary of strangers and the consequences of past actions, as they may return to haunt you.
Plot Summary
Fin MacCumhail hires three mysterious men, Dubh, Dun, and Glasán, who, during their watches, recover two magical items stolen from Fin a century ago: an ever-full drinking cup and a knife that provides endless meat. However, Glasán's encounter with an old hag results in the birth of three giants, one of whom escapes. Twenty-one years later, this escaped giant, disguised as Fear Ruadh, seeks revenge by trapping Fin and twelve Fenians on a magical island. Fin uses his wisdom to summon aid, and two loyal Fenians arrive to defeat the giant, freeing Fin and his men.
Themes
Emotional Arc
curiosity to dread to relief
Writing Style
Narrative Elements
Cultural Context
This story draws from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, featuring Fionn mac Cumhaill and his warriors. The 'chewing the thumb' motif is a well-known attribute of Fionn.
Plot Beats (16)
- Fin MacCumhail and the Fenians are hunting near Tara.
- Three strange men, Dubh, Dun, and Glasán, approach and offer service to Fin, who hires them and calls them his sons.
- Fin instructs them to take turns watching the castle, each burning a log for their watch.
- Dubh's turn: He follows Bran to a house, finds strange men drinking from a magical cup stolen from Fin, and steals it back.
- Dun's turn: He follows Bran to a house, finds strange men fighting, and steals a magical knife and bone that provides endless meat, also stolen from Fin.
- Glasán's turn: He follows Bran to a house full of dead bodies, hides, and observes an old hag eating corpses. He attacks her, and three giants emerge.
- Glasán kills one giant, Bran kills another, and the third escapes.
- The three men present their stolen magical items (the cup and the knife/bone) to Fin, who praises Dubh and Dun but expresses dread about the escaped giant.
- For twenty-one years, Fin and the Fenians enjoy the magical provisions, and Dubh, Dun, and Glasán eventually depart.
- A red-haired man (Fear Ruadh) approaches Fin, offering twenty-one years of service for the sole wage of being buried on Inis Caol if he dies.
- Fear Ruadh serves Fin for twenty years, then falls ill and dies at the end of the twenty-first year.
- Fin, despite the Fenians' reluctance, insists on honoring his word and takes Fear Ruadh's body on an old white horse to Inis Caol, accompanied by twelve men.
- At the temple on Inis Caol, Fin and his men are mysteriously fastened to their seats.
- Fear Ruadh reveals himself to be the escaped third giant, seeking revenge for his mother and brothers.
- Fin chews his thumb for knowledge and blows his whistle, summoning Donogh Kamcosa and Diarmuid O'Duivne.
- Fear Ruadh kills three Fenians before Donogh and Diarmuid arrive and kill him, freeing Fin and the remaining nine men.
Characters
Fin MacCumhail ★ protagonist
A powerful and respected leader, likely of robust build, reflecting his role as chief of the Fenians. His appearance would command authority and respect.
Attire: Traditional attire of an ancient Irish chieftain: possibly a tunic of woven wool or linen, a cloak fastened with a brooch, and leather brogues. Colors would be natural dyes, perhaps with some richer hues to denote status.
Wants: To lead and protect the Fenians of Erin, maintain order, and uphold his honor.
Flaw: His sense of honor can be exploited, leading him into dangerous situations (e.g., burying Fear Ruadh). He can also be overly trusting of appearances.
He learns that past actions (like the hag's escape) can have long-term consequences, and that even his wisdom can be challenged by unforeseen threats.
Wise, honorable, observant, just, and occasionally apprehensive. He keeps his word, even when inconvenient.
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A powerful ancient Irish chieftain, adult male, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. He has a strong, weathered face with a commanding gaze, and dark hair. He wears a knee-length tunic of forest green wool, a heavy brown leather belt, and a flowing, deep blue cloak fastened with a large silver brooch. His posture is authoritative and steady. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
Dubh (Black) ◆ supporting
A strong, capable young man, likely with dark hair and features, consistent with his name 'Black'.
Attire: Practical, sturdy clothing suitable for a Fenian warrior, perhaps a dark tunic and trousers of wool or linen, with a simple cloak.
Wants: To serve Fin MacCumhail and prove his worth.
Flaw: His caution might prevent him from taking more direct action, though in his case, it served him well.
Successfully completes his watch and retrieves a lost treasure, earning Fin's praise.
Observant, cautious, resourceful, and loyal. He is quick-witted enough to retrieve the cup without being caught.
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A young adult male, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. He has dark, short-cropped hair and serious dark eyes. He wears a practical, knee-length tunic of dark grey linen, cinched with a simple leather belt, and dark brown wool trousers. His posture is alert and ready. He holds a large, ornate silver drinking cup with intricate Celtic knotwork in his hands. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
Dun (Brown) ◆ supporting
A strong and agile young man, likely with brown hair and features, consistent with his name 'Brown'.
Attire: Practical, sturdy clothing suitable for a Fenian warrior, similar to Dubh's but perhaps in earthy brown tones.
Wants: To serve Fin MacCumhail and prove his capabilities.
Flaw: Not explicitly shown, but perhaps a tendency to rush into situations, though he manages to escape successfully.
Successfully completes his watch and retrieves a lost treasure, earning Fin's praise.
Resourceful, quick-thinking, and brave. He is able to navigate a dangerous situation and retrieve a valuable item.
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A young adult male, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. He has medium brown, slightly wavy hair and keen, alert eyes. He wears a sturdy, knee-length tunic of forest brown wool, a practical leather belt, and dark green linen trousers. His posture is agile and ready. He holds a small, intricately carved bone in one hand and a short, gleaming silver knife with a simple hilt in the other. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
Glasán (Gray) ◆ supporting
A bold and courageous young man, perhaps with lighter or graying hair, consistent with his name 'Gray'.
Attire: Practical, sturdy clothing suitable for a Fenian warrior, perhaps in lighter, neutral tones.
Wants: To serve Fin MacCumhail and prove his courage.
Flaw: His impulsiveness in confronting the hag directly, which Fin later warns could bring trouble.
Successfully completes his watch by confronting and defeating a monstrous hag and two giants, demonstrating great bravery.
Inquisitive, brave, decisive, and a formidable fighter. He takes direct action against a monstrous threat.
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A young adult male, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. He has light brown, short hair and a determined expression. He wears a practical, knee-length tunic of light grey linen, a sturdy leather belt, and dark blue wool trousers. His posture is brave and ready for action. He holds a long, straight iron sword with a simple crossguard in his right hand. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
Bran ◆ supporting
Fin MacCumhail's loyal hound, likely a large, powerful Irish Wolfhound, known for its speed and strength.
Attire: None, as a dog.
Wants: Loyalty to Fin MacCumhail and the Fenians.
Flaw: None explicitly shown; he is a paragon of canine loyalty and strength.
Remains a steadfast companion and protector throughout the watches.
Loyal, brave, and intelligent. He accompanies the watchers and even participates in combat.
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A large, powerful Irish Wolfhound, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. It has a shaggy grey coat, long legs, and an intelligent, alert expression. Its tail is long and bushy. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
The Old Hag ⚔ antagonist
Monstrously large and grotesque. She has only one leg, one arm, and a single upper tooth as long as her leg, which she uses as a crutch. Her body is of immense bulk.
Attire: No specific clothing is mentioned, implying a very primitive or tattered appearance, or perhaps just her monstrous form.
Wants: To feed her insatiable hunger and perhaps to guard the house of the dead.
Flaw: Vulnerable to direct attack, despite her size.
Is slain by Glasán, but her death leads to the birth of three giants, one of whom escapes.
Gluttonous, ferocious, and monstrous. She is a cannibal, feasting on corpses.
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A monstrously large, elderly female hag, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. She has only one arm and one leg, and a single, enormous, yellowed upper tooth that extends down to the ground, serving as a crutch. Her skin is wrinkled and greenish-grey, and her body is immensely bulky and grotesque. Her hair is wild and matted, dark grey. She has a hideous, ancient face with small, malevolent eyes. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
Fear Ruadh (Red-Haired Man) ⚔ antagonist
Initially a 'bright looking man' with red hair, appearing young and strong. He later declines into an old man before his true form is revealed as youthful and powerful.
Attire: No specific clothing mentioned for his initial appearance, but would be appropriate for a traveler seeking service. In his true form, possibly more regal or warrior-like attire.
Wants: Revenge against Fin MacCumhail for the death of his mother (the Old Hag) and brothers (the giants).
Flaw: Can be defeated in combat by powerful warriors like Donogh Kamcosa and Diarmuid O'Duivne.
Spends twenty-one years in disguise to enact revenge, only to be defeated by Fin's allies.
Deceptive, vengeful, patient, and cunning. He meticulously plans his revenge over two decades.
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A young adult male, standing upright, facing forward, full body visible from head to toe. He has vibrant, fiery red hair that falls to his shoulders and a bright, cunning expression on his face. He wears a dark green tunic of fine wool, a wide leather belt, and dark brown trousers. His posture is confident and slightly menacing. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.
Locations
Fin MacCumhail's Castle
A castle, likely a traditional Irish stone fortress or a large, fortified dwelling, located south of Ballyshannon. It has a fountain nearby.
Mood: Secure, home base, but also a place of vigil and mystery.
Fin brings Dubh, Dun, and Glasán here; they undertake their watches from this location and return to it. Fin and the remaining Fenians return here after the Inis Caol ordeal.
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A sturdy, ancient Irish stone castle, possibly a ringfort or a tower house, with rough-hewn grey stones and a few small, deep-set windows. A simple, clear fountain bubbles in the foreground, surrounded by short, dew-kissed grass. The sky is a deep, pre-dawn blue, with a hint of orange light on the horizon, casting long, soft shadows. no border, no frame, no watermark, no text, no signature, edge-to-edge illustration.
The Mysterious House
A large, isolated house found deep in the darkness, appearing as a bright light. It has crossbeams in the interior and can be filled with either feasting men, fighting men, or dead bodies.
Mood: Eerie, dangerous, chaotic, supernatural, full of dark magic.
Dubh, Dun, and Glasán each visit this house during their watches, encountering different magical artifacts and dangers, and retrieving the cup and knife.
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A dilapidated, large, ancient Irish longhouse, constructed from dark, weathered timber and wattle-and-daub, with a sagging thatched roof. A single, unnaturally bright, flickering orange light spills from a doorway and small, irregular window openings into the surrounding deep, moonless night. Inside, rough-hewn wooden crossbeams are visible, and the air is thick with an unsettling atmosphere. no border, no frame, no watermark, no text, no signature, edge-to-edge illustration.
Inis Caol (Light Island) Temple
A temple on a small, isolated island (Inis Caol, meaning 'Light Island'). It has an open entrance and contains seats that magically trap those who sit upon them.
Mood: Deceptive, sacred turned treacherous, magical trap.
Fin and twelve Fenians travel here to bury Fear Ruadh, only to be trapped by the resurrected Fear Ruadh, who is revealed to be the third giant. They are rescued by Donogh Kamcosa and Diarmuid O'Duivne.
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An ancient, weathered stone temple, possibly a small, pre-Christian Irish oratory or a simple, early monastic structure, with a single arched doorway open to the sea. The stones are grey and covered in patches of green lichen. Inside, rough-hewn stone benches are fixed to the floor. The island is windswept, with sparse, tough grasses and rocky outcrops under a bright, clear sky. no border, no frame, no watermark, no text, no signature, edge-to-edge illustration.
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