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Keltica Tribes
Brigantes - North England
Brigantes: Large confederacy stretching across northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Their name means 'upland people' or 'hill dwellers'. This name is very appropriate as the Pennines forms the heart of their territory. Powerful, wealthy and numerous - the Brigantes are a force to be reckoned with.
Iceni - Eastern England
A wealthy and powerful group of tribes that control the Eastern area of England. They boast of the finest hoards of treasure in Britain and are famed for their marvellous gilded chariots. A deeply religious people, the Iceni shun contacts with the outside lands.
Atrebates - Southern England
The Atrebates form a large dynasty in southern Britain easily rivaling the other kingdoms of Keltica. They build formidable forts and settlements and are especially suited to the rolling downs predominant in the area. It is believed that these recent arrivals to these shores have news of a new, devastating foe that could cause the downfall of all the Celtic realms.
Dubunni - Western England
This large tribe live in what is now known as the Severn Valley and Cotswolds area in the West of England. Skilled diplomats and expert traders, the Dubunni folk are keen to retain good relations with the neighbouring tribes, who are understandably envious of their fertile lands.
Dumnonii - Southwest England
The much feared mountain folk of the south-western peninsula have for years ruled over their rich mineral lands. A notoriously brave put politically backward tribe, the Dumnonii would always seek utter destruction rather than submission every time. However, in times of hardship and invasion they have found it impossible to unite with each other in the past.
Trinovantes - Central England
Constantly involved with power-struggles with the neighbouring tribes the Trinovantes pride themselves on being more civilised than their neighbours. They have grown rich on trade with the outside world, acquiring objects and commodities unseen by other tribes.
Ulaid - Northern Ireland
The Ulaid presently rule over the ancient province of Northeast Ireland, Ulster. A proud and noble tribe, the Ulaid encompass the Red Branch Warriors and can justly claim to spawn some of the mightiest heroes of Keltica.
Ebdani - Eastern Ireland
In the eastern provinces of Ireland the Ebdani tribes hold council. Their shipwrights are famed throughout Keltica, and it is rumoured that a fleet of unsurpassed scale is being prepared for an invasion.
Erainn- Southern Ireland
The Erainn is a large group of dynasties who rule in Munster. Ancient enemies of the Ulaid, the heroes of Erainn often venture north to test their mettle against the boasting champions of Ulster.
Firbolg - Western Ireland
One of the oldest surviving tribes in Ireland, The Firbolg despite being hugely tall and uncommonly strong have steadily lost ground due to constant invasion by the newer tribes. However, they have been slowly building up their numbers and some feel that times might be a changing...
Gangani - Central Ireland
The Gangani rule over the region of central Ireland, acting as a reluctant buffer between their coastal neighbours. In their lands tis said the giants still walk the valleys, and the faery folk hold great sway.
Caledones - North West Scotland
'The Hard ones'. Red haired and large of limb. The Caledones of the Scottish Highlands and Islands are renown for their ability to endure cold, hunger and hardship.
Taezeli - North East Scotland
Little is known of this tribe which occupy the low lying and fertile parts of eastern Scotland. Rarely bothering with fortifications, the Taezeli are a mysterious people who have somehow held their much more infamous neighbour at bay.
Selgovae - Southern Scotland
A tribe of fantastic hunters from southern Scotland, often the cause of much dismay for their Brigante neighbours.
"The whole race is ...madly fond of war, high -spirited and quick to battle... and on whatever pretext you stir them up, you will have them ready to face danger, even if they have nothing on their side but their own strength and courage."
(Strabo, IV,4,2; 1 st century BC .)Venicones - Central Scotland
The Venicones claim they have never been conquered, and form the centre of the Scottish Tribes. It is their fervent ambition to unite as many of the local tribes as possible and sweep down south, casting all asunder.
Epidii - West Scotland
An ancient tribe which make their dwellings on the western and islands of Scotland. The Epidii are loud, boastful, bloodthirsty and make very dangerous enemies. Preferring to fight naked in battle, they paint their bodies with holy symbols in to protect themselves from harm.
"And when someone accepts their challenge to battle they proudly recite the deeds of valour of their ancestors and proclaim their own valorous quality at the same time abusing and making little of their opponent and generally attempting to rob him beforehand of his fighting spirit." (Diodorus Siculus, V,29,3; 1 st century BC)
Deceangli - North Wales
The Deceangli rule the mountains of northern Wales with an iron fist. Fiercely protective of the holy areas which form part of their dominion, the Deceangli will stomach no trespassers. It is said that the isle of Mona (Anglesey) is where the druidic power is at is greatest.
Cornovii - Eastern Wales
The Cornovii are a surprisingly obscure tribe living in the fertile Eastern regions of Wales. Their name means `People of the Horn'. Make of them what you will, no more is known.
Silures - Southern Wales
The Silures are a strong and warlike tribe, stubborn, with swarthy faces and curly hair. They inhabit the wooded uplands of south-eastern Wales and make most determined opponents.
Demetae - South Western Wales
This friendly tribe occupy the fertile lands of Southwest Wales. They share many features of their lives with their neighbours across the Bristol Channel, the Dumnonii, with whom they are great friends. Unlike their more warlike and scattered neighbours in the mountains the Demetae are renowned for their friendliness. At the moment they have an uneasy truce with the hostile Silures, but this is not expected to last.
