Connor MacLeod
Connor MacLeod is a male film character who features in Highlander.
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Biography
Connor MacLeod was a male human Immortal born in A.D. 1518 in Glenfinnan, Scotland, near the shores of Loch Shiel. He was raised by his father and his mother, Caiolin MacLeod. As a prominent member of the clan, he was quickly betrothed and married to a neighbouring clanswoman, Katherine. In 1536, Connor, Dougal and Angus went to the Frasier's to settle their differences with them. Later, while riding back home, the three were ambushed by five of Frasier's men but the MacLeods manage to kill some of them leaving a survivor to run away. Returning home, the MacLeod clan prepared for war with the Frasiers. When the Clan MacLeod went to war against the Fraser Clan he departed eagerly with Dougal, and rode at the side of Angus, the clan chieftain. As the battle began, Connor took the field readily, however he started to feel very strange like he was sensing something at the battle. It was there that he saw lightning in the sky and the Kurgan on top of a hill. Despite his demands, not one Fraser would face the young Highlander. Without warning, the Kurgan rode up directly to Connor, dismounted, and easily dealt a mortal wound to his stomach. As the Kurgan prepared to deliver a beheading stroke, Dougal and Angus rushed in, leaving the young Highlander to pass out on the battlefield. Connor was brought back to a deathbed by his kinsmen, where a weeping Kate watched over him. When Connor did not die, the townspeople believed his recovery was the work of witchcraft, and threatened to burn him at the stake. Dougal, especially adamant for Connor’s death, viciously beat his cousin with fists and rocks. Angus, however, mercifully decided that Connor should be banished, because he had fought alongside them. Swearing never to forget his chieftain, Connor staggered out of Glenfinnan, vowing never to return.
Connor wandered the land until he met Heather MacDonald, the daughter of a blacksmith. Under her father, Angus MacDonald's training, Connor learned the art of blacksmith for himself, and he and Heather soon fell in love. In 1539, the two married and that same year Angus passed on. With Angus's death, Connor took over the business, beginning a secluded yet passionate lifestyle with his new bride. In 1541, Connor and Heather received a visitor: Immortal Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez, who told Connor about his Immortality and offered his services as a mentor. Under his guidance, Connor learned discipline, physical conditioning, advanced sword fighting, the way of Immortals, and The Game and its assorted Rules. Ramírez also told Connor more about The Kurgan, admitting that the evil Immortal's interest in Connor was what led Ramírez to seek the Highlander out himself. Ramirez also brought a grim reality to The Highlander’s attention: his marriage to Heather was dangerous and fruitless, as she would be a target for his enemies, and he would most certainly outlive her, and would never be able to provide her children. Despite Ramirez’s warnings, however, Connor elected to stay at Heather's side. One night, the Kurgan, while Connor was absent, found his home, killed Ramírez, and raped Heather. When Connor returned, he found his tower in ruins from the fight, and his friend and brother dead. He would not learn of Heather's rape, however, until centuries later. One night, Heather cut a piece of her hair to give to Connor. When he asked why, she said that it was the only part of her that would never grow old. Decades passed and, as Ramirez had warned, Heather grew older and more frail, while Connor retained his original appearance. In 1590, Heather died of old age in her husband's arms, her last request being to light a candle for her every year on her birthday. Heartbroken, he buried her next to Ramirez's grave, using his family claymore as a headstone. Taking his former teacher's katana, as his own, Connor left Scotland to explore the world.
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
As an Immortal, he could not be killed unless it was at the hands of another one of his kind, at which point his life-force was absorbed by the victor, conversely, Connor can kill other Immortals and absorb their essence - becoming imbued with their strength.
Connor was raised on Celtic brand siege warfare, but with Ramirez's training became proficient and sword styles from across Asia, and appears to know a pseudo-form of Kendo. Connor has also picked up European fencing styles. His sheer experience has made him very adaptable to all forms of combat and though he is no tactician he can still improvise quickly with a combination of refined training and survival techniques still culturally instilled in him.
Notes
- Connor MacLeod was portrayed by actor Christopher Lambert in the setting of the Highlander universe.
In other media
Television
- In Highlander: The Animated Series, Connor MacLeod appeared in the setting of the animated television series where he was voiced by actor Lorne Kennedy.
Films
Comics
Novels
Appearances
- Highlander:
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