Fergus mac Roich

*Lord of Fertility*

**Pantheon**: Celtic

**Origin:** Ireland

Fergus is a euhemerized deity, meaning a deity who appears in myths and legends disguised as a human being, usually as royalty or a hero. Legends of Fergus were written down by monks who loved the stories but could not in good faith celebrate a Pagan god. Instead Fergus is portrayed as among the primary heroes of Ireland, a super-human figure.

The first syllable of the name Fergus is cognate with the Latin vir (“man”) as in virile. Fergus’ name has been interpreted to mean “Male Ejaculation, Son of Super Stallion.”

* Seven fists fit in his penis.
* His scrotum is the size of a bushel bag.
* He has voracious sexual appetites: it takes seven women to satisfy him (or just Maeve).

Fergus may be the son of Macha. He is the lover and first husband of Queen Maeve. Flidais is his consort. Fergus is foster father of hero Cu Chulain. Invoke him for safety, protection, enhanced courage, fertility, and virility.

Fergus was the champion of Ulster, chosen as the escort to bring the epic heroine Deirdre; her lover, Naoise; and his brothers home to the court of Deirdre’s husband, King Conchobar. Fergus gave them his word that they’d be safe. Their betrayal and thus the loss of his good word and honor caused him to leave Conchobar’s court for Connacht and the arms of Queen Maeve.

**Manifestation:** Fergus is allegedly tall as a giant and possesses the strength of seven hundred men.

**Attribute:** A magic sword that stretches as long as the rainbow

**Sacred animal:** Horse

**Number**: 7

**See Also:** Flidais; Macha; Maeve; Tanuki

## Fate Lore

**Alignment**: Lawful - Neutral

A brave warrior from the Celtic, Ulster era (Cycle). A member of the Knights of the Red Branch, a magic sword-user that is also known as the friend and foster father of the hero Cú Chulainn. A great glutton that possessed matchless vigour, great generosity, who didn't feel envy nor fear-- even now, Fergus' reputation as a magnificent and brave warrior has been left for posterity.

**Height/Weight:** 184cm・90kg

**Source:** Celtic mythology, Knights of the Red Branch

**Region:** Ireland

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**The Rainbow Sword**

**Rank:** A+　　**Type:** Anti-Army

Caladbolg. Also known as Spiral Rainbow Sword. Or just Spiral Sword. An Anti-Army Noble Phantasm that boasts high-power and wide-range, which makes even landscape destruction possible. Its sword-shimmer when brandished "cut off three hills" - such fearsome power has been denoted in legends.

In legends, it cut a hill by means of "a sword-shimmer that extended like rainbow", but when wielded as a Noble Phantasm, Caladbolg's aspects as a landscape destruction weapon become pronounced. Namely, a no-questions-asked great attack that breaks the earth. It has been said that, in later ages, it became the model for the magic swords・holy swords that many heroes obtained. Also, the model of Excalibur Galatine.

A man who established a corner of the Knights of the Red Branch, but he left the knight order out of rage from the betrayal of Conchobar, king of Ulster. At the outbreak of the greatest war in Ulster legends, he stayed beside his lover Medb, queen of Connacht, and displayed his valour. He was kept from revealing his true prowess due to the fact Cu Chulainn was in Ulster, but still reached the point where he was one step away from slaying King Conchobar. Due to the pledge (geis) exchanged with Cu Chulainn at this occasion, he will achieve victory almost unconditionally in case there is a rematch with him.

At the time of the second invasion of Ulster, Queen Medb - who was scheming her revenge against Cu Chulainn - concluded that "Fergus existence will become a bother" and did not invite him to the battlefield. Afterwards, he was assassinated by a jealousy-driven King Ailill, Medb's husband.

## Information Source

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes