The 'Dungeon'
This is my Guardian, Balor. The first Balor
was a Fomorian who, as a child, watched secretly as an enchanter cast a
spell. This poisoned his one eye so that anything he looked at with
it would die. He was killed in the fighting with the Tuatha de Dannan
when Lugh hurled a stone from his sling, forcing Balor's eye back through
his skull so that it faced the Fomorian host, killing the ones within its
view.
My Balor is a kindly, gentle soul - unless you cross
him.
Balor is an anthromoporphic Celtic knot. The
ancient Celts were skillful with their artistic
endeavours, although the Classical writers didn't give them credit.
People today still make knotwork designs for decoration, drawing on the
ancient examples of Celtic La Tene-style art. Balor was created by
an artist who also
offers knotwork tutorials.
As Guardian, Balor's job is to protect the Folly
from break-ins, damage, and magical spells cast against it. He also
uses his discretion in whom he allows in. He's usually pretty easy-going
where guests are concerned.
Celtic
mummies in China?
Were
the Tocharians Celts?
Bog
Bodies from Archaeology
Standing
Stones
Wales, including an article on the origin of the Welsh Red Dragon (Y Draig Goch)
Crystal Cloud Graphics Celtic Graphics Page
Dragons!
Kyle's Midieaval Clip-Art
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