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Tara

The ancient seat of the High Kings, personified in tales.

minor

First appearance: the boyhood of fionn

Tara shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The royal seat of the High King, where Segda is to be brought for the ritual.
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Tara first appears in 0014 the boyhood of fionn.

In Chapter VI: The royal seat of the High King, where Segda is to be brought for the ritual.

Later, in VII: The seat of the High King and the setting for the council and debate over Segda's fate.

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Romantic and royal figures
  • Protagonist
  • Fianna warriors and foes
  • Core Fianna and rivals

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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