#oc: nathair fionn tadgh

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You were always told to be careful, weren’t you? Always told to listen to the thunderclaps and to watch for the lightning, to never stray too far into the deep wild of the Reach, to never even breach the foot of the Druadach, and gods forbid you wander too close to the gravel stone banks of the hungry river Karth—always longing for more bodies in the water to feed what lurks underneath the white rushing rapids.

Did you remember that?

And you were warned of them, over and over and over again. Didn't they tell you? Why didn't you listen? Beware the Madmen of The Reach, they always said, who are born into that vicious wild and call it their happy home.

im more happy abt the fancy bg than nathair tbh,, but oh well! i was trying to come up with a fun idea for storms and remembered that nathair has storm symbolism. wwoo woo thunderbolts and lightning very very frightening. purple variant under the cut!

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glowing tat variation under cut

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purple variation under cut

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The Chief gives you a look, leaning on his battle-axe in a position of utmost comfort. He is the one in control here, you know that. You can see it, the ease he carries himself with and the seriousness in gaze—not to mention the patient but expectant expressions of the people around him. He is their leader. It would be unwise to offend him.

“What is that brings you to this side of the river Karth?” he finally asks in accented Cyrodiilic. Surprisingly, his tone is polite and inquisitive, even for a non-reachman’s standards. Not to mention he’s forsworn. “You are a long way from where you’re from, I gather, but I doubt you are here to simply explore.” You note his polite tone, then the accessories on his person. Only three of them you’re sure aren’t human bones.

“Well?” he prompts inquiringly, still nothing but polite.  

here is the full painting of my forsworn oc, nathair fionn tadgh!! painting this was a challenge bc im NOT a painter LMAO but it’s turned ut pretty good i think!! ftr i refuse to paint metal, fur, feathers, and leather bc i suck at it but. ah. here we are ;’) variation and process under the cut <3

glowing tattoo variation:

process:

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masterlist!

ONE-SHOTS:

ship: dusk and dawn (if it has * then it is an ask game fic)

only one bed - part 1 | part 2 *

pick-up line bickering *

captivating *

in the realm of impossibility *

hangover *

there is no storm here *

make a shrine out of me *

tesfest day 1 - bees - [atrocious bee pun here]

general

tesfest day 3 - confession - trivial things make for poor confessions

MISC:

ppt thesis defense of arpinaak's tropes and why it works

LORE:

dragon shit

shouting + its physical effects

thieves guild

day 6 of 25 tes cheer - gift

mafia-energy thieves guild

it’s a fucking cistern

the fangheart clan

introductory post

the clansmen

HEADCANONS:

ship: dusk and dawn

dishonored heart quotes

fluff headcanons

playlist ask

ship tropes

arpina

character bio

song lyric asks 1

song lyric asks 2

associations game

tarot asks 1

tarot asks 2

tarot asks 3

false belief: crocodiles 

false belief: sugar rush

voice claim: megara | katniss

slapping ulfric stormcloak for $100

miraak

on his culinary talents

about his dragon aspect

him and serana

a list of hcs, pt. 1

slapping ulfric stormcloak for $100

nathair

character bio

slapping ulfric stormcloak for $100

brynjolf

me hopping on the affectionate, cocky brynjolf train

MOODBOARDS:

arpina

character moodboard

weather moodboard

miraak

character moodboard

weather moodboard

ART:

ask the dragonborn what they think of each other 

someone will die! 

starshine  

just a thief and his wife. just a thief and her husband. 

on how to treat spiders  

tags that made me laugh  

chief nathair 

the scroll + speedpaint

arpina - split

ophelia - commission

little girl with a KNIFE

tesfest day 2 - beware the madmen of the reach

teef

enjoy your stay!

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name: nathair fionn tadgh

pronunciation: NA-their fyun taig 

race: reachman

sex: male

height: 6′4″

fighting class: shaman (+ ravager)

armor preference: none

weapon preference: battleaxe

alignment: neutral good

magic preference: restoration, alteration

spouse: applications r open

child(ren): none

horse: none

dog: none

pet: wolf named edme

house: tent in karthsruth camp

faction: forsworn

title:  chief of clan fangheart

favorite light armor: none

favorite heavy armor: none

view of races:

-  argonian: indifferent

-  high elf: thalmor are a kill on SIGHT

-  wood elf: indifferent

-  dark elf: indifferent

-  orc: indifferent

-  khajiit: indifferent

-  breton: indifferent

-  nord: doesn’t like them, stormcloaks are kill on SIGHT

-  redguard:  indifferent

-  imperial:  indifferent

-  reachman: good view

-  vampire: indifferent unless they are causing Problems (they usually are)

-  werewolf: indifferent unless they are causing Problems (they usually are)

-  dremora:  indifferent

-  draugr: kill on SIGHT

-  giants: doesn’t like them, won’t go near them.

outlook on divines: not his thing except for

-  dibella: prays to dibella occasionally

outlook on daedra:

-  azura: not his thing

-  boethia: not his thing

-  clavicus vile: may go to him, but would not worship

-  hermaeus mora: scares him, honestly

-  hircine: worships him legitimately

-  malacath: not his thing

-  mehrunes dagon: not his thing

-  mephala:  not his thing

-  meridia: appreciates her, may worship occasionally

-  molag bal: not his thing

-  namira: worships her legitimately

-  peryite: worships him legitimately

-  sanguine:  not his thing

-  sheogorath: may go to him, but would not worship

-  vaermina: not his thing

-  nocturnal: not his thing

artifact owned: none

keepsake: his father’s oracle bones

art:

bonus!

theme song: dinner and diatribes by hozier

he is open for oc interaction,,,, just send an ask <33  many MANY thanks to @reachfolk​ and @faolan-red-eagle​ for the resources i used to write this and their invaluable time and knowledge in answering my nonstop questions and indulging my reachfolk brainrot

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ulfric stormcloak, for any of your scrumblies lol

im just gonna make it for all of them 😌 for this ask game

arpina - would take it for sure. expect that ulfric will be asleep when it happens though, she's not getting caught doing it

miraak - would also take it but arpina's his impulse control so he would also refrain from doing it in front of everybody. if arpina didnt say anything though i bet he'd challenge ulfric for the throne then slap the shit out of him after bending his will

nathair - would pay $100 to slap ulfric. would pay $1000 to do so much worse 👌

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THE FANGHEART CLANSMEN

hello hello hello and welcome to the post on the fangheart clansmen (or at least the main characters i’ll write abt) !! i’ve had this planned for a while and i’m glad i’m finally able to write this up!! in the last post, i covered the general overview of the fangheart clan, its customs, and rites. bit wordy ofc but it is what it is!!

✧ word count: 1004 ✵ warnings: none! ✧ tags: madmen of the reach, fangheart clan, chief nathair, the clansmen, mild lore ✧ characters: nathair, iseult, sloane, n other ocs <33

✵ tag list: @reachfolk​, @faolan-red-eagle​, ask to be added <33

Nathair Fionn Tadgh (he/him) is the head healer, and war-chief of the Fangheart clan. He is the tactician of the clan, as well as their main and most reliable representative of their clan to other clans outside of the vicinity of the Karthsruth and Karthspire camps. He is a full-blooded Reachman and Forsworn chief, son of Erin Boann Eachaid and Fionn Alister Cuinn. He is the older half-brother and adoptive father of Iseult Darcia Renoit and cousin of Sloane Liagh Aodha. He is sharp-witted but mild in temperament and amazingly difficult to faze, typically very calm and level-headed. He is a good-natured man with a deep love for his people, but along with that love is a dangerous fierceness to do whatever it takes to reclaim the Reach.

Iseult Darcia Renoit (she/her) is Nathair’s younger half-sister and adoptive daughter. She is one of the younger members of the clan at just twelve years old. She joined at the age of six after being brought to the camp by her cousin Sloane after her mother’s death and was then raised by Nathair. She regards him as her father and older brother, and is the clan’s mischief-maker. She is just as wily as Nathair, though with less appreciation for leadership and more interest in blowing things up because she can.

Sloane Liagh Aodha (she/her) is Nathair’s cousin. She is a Reachwoman, but does not identify as such and does not agree with the motives and methods of the forsworn. Though this is her birth name, she typically goes by the name of Sloane Hughes and calls herself a Breton. She is a talented and renowned spellsword, especially for her skill in swordsmanship and elemental magic. She is cold and unwelcoming especially to those seeking to make friendships, having been burnt one too many times in the past. While she refuses to serve the interests of the forsworn, she refuses to act against them, and prefers to stay far, far away from the Reach. 

Erin Boann Eachaid † (they/she) was Nathair and Iseult’s mother. She was a member of clan Fangheart as a healer, but abandoned the Reach after the Markarth incident after witnessing her husband’s death and assuming that Nathair was dealt the same fate. She left for high rock and lived there for twenty-six years, having her daughter Iseult with Denis Renoit after the fourteenth year. She raised her daughter on her own after Renoit abandoned her, and she later died of illness after briefly reuniting with her niece Sloane. She was a caring, if not panicky woman, and was not at all a bad mother.

Fionn Alister Cuinn † (he/they) was Nathair’s father and the last vateshran of the old Fangheart clan, as well as a seer. He died during the Markarth incident, slain for rescuing an innocent from one of Ulfric’s men. He was a good-natured, protective, and forgiving man. His son took after his temperament, as well as his skill in storytelling.

(Most Important) Clansmen of Tribe Fangheart:

Liùsaidh: (she/her) matriarch of the clan and head of social, cultural, and spiritual affairs, Liùsaidh is a hagraven and was Nathair’s mentor in the art of magic. She is the oldest member of the clan and is dedicated to keeping each and everyone one of the Fangheart Clansmen safe and sound. She is known for being very humorous and generous especially with knowledge, though she is quick-tempered and refuses to hold any sense of subtlety, much to Nathair’s exasperation.

Aine Eimear Dubhghall: (she/they) Nathair’s second-in-command and a brilliant warrior. She is Diarmund’s twin sister, was Sloane’s childhood friend, and was Nathair’s mentee in the art of alchemy. She is an offensive fighter and is the head hunter of the tribe, training aspiring hunters and instructing them as they undergo the hunter’s rite. Aine is also like Nathair, good-natured, though far more friendly and outgoing in contrast to his introversion. Surprisingly, she is mild tempered and slow to anger, though surviving her wrath after pissing her off is a feat in and of itself.

Diarmund Aimon Bhaird: (he/him) a talented mage and the clan’s youngest Briarheart, Diarmund is one of Liùsaidh’s favorites for his skill in conjuration. He is Aine’s twin brother and was Sloane’s childhood friend. As a Briarheart, he guards the heart of Karthsruth camp and rarely ventures out when scouting, preferring to stay home and watch over his clansmen. Unlike his sister and Nathair, he is standoffish and difficult to familiarize oneself with. Once past that stage though, it’s easy to see he’s standoffish because he can be awkward. He has, however, very good intentions and is overall, a very considerate man.

Saoirse Anrai: (they/them) clan Fangheart’s one and only vateshran. They are a storyteller and an excellent singer, having trained for the role ever since the Markarth incident. They are the most wary and untrusting of outsiders next to Aine, but it isn’t without just reason. They record clan Fangheart and the Reach’s history, taking great care to relay their stories to the next generation. Though they are quiet and soft-spoken, they are deeply passionate about the causes and people they care for in their own, somewhat thorny way.

Extra note: Fangheart names are typically made up of three names, though there are exceptions to this. The typical three name structure is composed of: 

[given name] [mother/father’s name] [chosen descriptive name] 

The middle name is typically based on the parent and child’s gender.

Hagravens let go of their given, parent’s, and chosen name to choose an entirely new one, typically to describe their experience their experience as they fully transformed into a hagraven. Liùsaidh, for example, saw flashes of light.

Vateshrans let go of their parent’s name. This is because every Reachman keeps their parent’s name to signify their origin. Vateshrans are children of the Reach as a whole, and thus let go of their parent’s name. They then take the last name Anrai, as a signifier that they are a vateshran, and finally choose a first name to go with it.

nathair’s bio ; overview of the fangheart clan

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50 for nathair

hihi thank u slaine!! this is from this ask game <3

50. How does your OC sleep at night? Are they a heavy or light sleeper? Do they dream or have nightmares? Do they find it easy to sleep or are they more a night owl?

I’d say Nathair sleeps pretty well! Nothing amazingly restful but my man is not the type to be sleep deprived unless he’s actually doing something time-sensitive and pressing... which is not often. He’s a very light sleeper though and if you talk near him while he’s asleep he’s probably gonna dream you had a conversation about whatever it is you were talking about. He gets nightmares every now and then, usually when he or someone else is severely injured, but otherwise, it’s a half-half of dreams and nothing at all. Nathair is very adaptable when it comes to sleeping scheds, but if it was totally up to him, he’s more of an early bird.