Tuatha De Danann (species)

The Tuata De Danann are an aquatic offshoot of Humanity that feature in DC Comics.

History

The Tuatha De Danann

Thierna Na Oge is one of the several city-states that were once part of the greater Pre-Cataclysmic Atlantean empire. Millennia ago, geological upheaval devastated Atlantis causing the entire continent to sink beneath the waves. While many Atlanteans survived to later establish the cities of Poseidonis and Tritonis, others migrated towards the outer regions to develop smaller, simpler settlements. Thierna Na Oge eventually became known as one of the fabled Five Lost Cities of Atlantis. Its citizens evolved and adapted to life under the sea. They remained as a fiercely isolationist community, and after several generations, all of the city's dwellers developed golden orange skin and aqua-green hair. Unlike their Atlantean brethren, the citizens of Thierna Na Oge rejected the logic of science and embraced the majesty of magic, much the same as their forbearers once did eons ago. Maintaining close ties to their mystical heritage, they grew into a society which became known as the Tuatha dé Danann. Under the watchful guidance of their matron goddess, Dana, members of the Tuatha recovered an important Atlantean artifact – one of the twelve fabled Zodiac Crystals. They encased the crystal into a royal seal which eventually became known as the Lia Fail. The Lia Fail granted its owner the ability to weave the multicolored threads of ambient magical energy that made up the fabric of all creation. Whoever took possession of the Lia Fail commanded great power and earned the right to call themselves King of Thierna Na Oge. Over the years, many have assumed the role of the monarch, and the title of King was shared between both male and female rulers

Unlike their Atlantean brethren, the citizens of Thierna Na Oge rejected the logic of science and embraced the majesty of magic, much the same as their forbearers once did eons ago. Maintaining close ties to their mystical heritage, they grew into a society which became known as the Tuatha dé Danann. Under the watchful guidance of their matron goddess, Dana, members of the Tuatha recovered an important Atlantean artifact – one of the twelve fabled Zodiac Crystals. They encased the crystal into a royal seal which eventually became known as the Lia Fail. The Lia Fail granted its owner the ability to weave the multicolored threads of ambient magical energy that made up the fabric of all creation. Whoever took possession of the Lia Fail commanded great power and earned the right to call themselves King of Thierna Na Oge. Over the years, many have assumed the role of the monarch, and the title of King was shared between both male and female rulers (there was no feminine analogous title; all rulers were referred to as King).

Thierna Na Oge remained a lost city for centuries, but in recent years, the ruling council of Poseidonis had learned of the city's location and established a dialogue with them. Aquaman, the former King of Atlantis traveled to Thierna Na Oge and became embroiled in a civil war between the former benevolent king, Nuada Silverhand, and her sister, the ambitious King Bres. The incident revolved around the theft of their sacred Lia Fail. Bres believed that Nuada had misused the crystal's power, and had conspired with Aquaman to remove it from Thierna Na Oge, but in truth, Aquaman's evil stepbrother, the Ocean Master was the one truly responsible for stealing the powerful gemstone.

King Bres sentenced Nuada and Aquaman to die, but they managed to escape and fought with the Ocean Master in the hopes of recovering the Lia Fail. Their quest proved successful and Nuada was placed back upon the throne of Thierna Na Oge.

As the years passed, Aquaman worked alongside Nuada to reunify the members of the Tuatha De Danaan with that of modern Atlantean society. Their labors paved the way towards discovering the remaining four Lost Cities of Atlantis.

Overview

The underwater civilisation was noted to had developed their own unique culture and were isolated from the others since the sinking of Atlantis. (Aquaman v2 #1)

It was noted that the people were a magical community. They were able to use spells to attack, walk through walls, peer into the minds of others and hold a target in place. (Aquaman v2 #2)

Stripping open a person's mind by sorcery was said to be against their code of conduct. (Aquaman v2 #2)

The Tuatha De Danann were known to believe in a number of gods in their pantheon. (Aquaman v2 #2)

Their leadership was a body that was known as the Conclave with a King of either gender sitting at its head. (Aquaman v2 #1) They were also known as the Conclave of Twelve all of whom were able to wield magic. (Aquaman v2 #2)

It was known that they made use of orichalcum as a metal that was capable of resisting any force be it physical or magical. (Aquaman v2 #2)

The tribe were noted for residing in the underwater walled city of Thierna Na Oge. (Aquaman v2 #1)

Members

• Bres :
• Maev :
• Nuada Silverhand : several years ago, her ambitious sister, Bres, conducted a coup against Nuada and with the aid of the Conclave of Twelve, succeeded in ousting Nuada from her throne. She sentenced her to die at the hands of a creature known as Sreng of the Firbolg. Nuada survived her encounter with Sreng, but at the cost of her right arm. The Atlantean physician Diancecht replaced the missing limb, with a mystically cybernetic organism made of silver. Nuada began referring to herself as Nuada Silverhand. Soon after, Nuada met the former monarch of all of Atlantis, Aquaman. Aquaman pledged himself towards helping Nuada and together they escaped from the newly crowned King Bres' dungeons. During this time, the Ocean Master had been acquiring the twelve Zodiac Crystals of ancient Atlantis. One of the crystals was housed within an artifact known as the Lia Fail. The Lia Fail served as the symbol of office for the king of Thierna Na Oge. Nuada used her knowledge of the mystic arts to aid Aquaman in his fight against the Ocean Master. After recovering the stolen Lia Fail, Nuada returned to Thierna Na Oge and deposed King Bres, thereby taking her rightful place as the city's monarch. (Aquaman v2 #2)
• Diancecht :

Notes

• The Tuatha De Danann were created Neal Pozner and Craig Hamilton where they made their first appearance in Aquaman v2 #1 (February, 1986)

Appearances

• Flash Comics v1: (1946)
• Aquaman v2:

External Links

• DC Database Entry

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