The stories behind the cards
Lore Library
Celtic Clash draws from centuries of Irish mythology, medieval literature and folklore. Discover the great conflicts, supernatural peoples and storytelling traditions that connect the cards in your deck.
Stories change
Irish mythology and folklore survive through medieval manuscripts, oral tradition and later retellings. Different versions of the same story often exist. Celtic Clash follows established traditions while noting important variations where they matter.
The Ulster Cycle
Enter the heroic world of Cú Chulainn, Queen Medb and the warriors of ancient Ulster.
Cú Chulainn · Queen Medb · The Morrígan
Explore the storyThe Táin Bó Cúailnge
Cattle, kingship and the war that made Cú Chulainn a legend.
Cú Chulainn · Queen Medb · The Morrígan
Explore the storyThe Fianna & Fenian Tradition
Follow Fionn, Oisín and the roaming warriors of the Fianna.
Fionn mac Cumhaill · Oisín · Salmon of Knowledge · Cailleach
Explore the storyThe Tuatha Dé Danann
Meet the supernatural people at the heart of Ireland's Mythological Cycle.
Lugh · The Morrígan · Spear of Lugh · Gáe Assail · Sword of Nuada · Cauldron of Dagda · Dagda's Club · Dagda's Harp · Stone of Fál
Explore the storyThe Battles of Mag Tuired
Two legendary battles for Ireland and the rise of Lugh.
Lugh · Balor · Fir Bolg Warrior · Fomorian Raider · Sword of Nuada · Spear of Lugh
Explore the storyThe Four Treasures
Four legendary objects carried by the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Stone of Fál · Spear of Lugh · Sword of Nuada · Cauldron of Dagda
Explore the storyThe Otherworld
Cross the boundary between the human world and Ireland's supernatural realms.
The Morrígan · Fairy Host · Púca · Silver Branch · Banshee
Explore the storyCreatures of Irish Folklore
Meet the supernatural beings that haunted generations of Irish storytelling.
Banshee · Púca · Dullahan · Fairy Host · Selkie
Explore the story