Bran the Blessed
Bran the Blessed
Bran—also known as "the Blessed," since anyone who meets him is pretty darn lucky—is one handsome fellow. He also happens to be a giant and the king of all Britain. Bran is loyal to a T, which is why he ran over to Ireland to defend his sister, Branwen, when he heard she was being mistreated there. Only one problem: Bran's currently without a head. But, hey, what does that matter?
Basic Information
| Name | Bran |
| Nickname | Bran the Blessed, Raven (which is what "Bran" means in Welsh), B |
| Sex | Male |
| Current city | Castell Dinas Bran, Powys, Wales, or my summer house at Harlech |
Work & Education
| Occupation | King of the Island of the Mighty (Britain); being really, really tall |
| Education | I learned from the best: other giants. |
Beliefs
| Political views | Monarchy 101: Don't be a king if you can't follow a king. |
Family & Friends (& Enemies)
| Parents | Lir/Llyr, god of the sea; and his mortal boo, Penardun, daughter of the sun god Belenos |
| Siblings | Manannan mac Llyr (a.k.a. Manawydan ap Lir in Welsh), epic sea dude; my sis, Branwen; my half-sibs are Nisien and Efnisien, my mom's kids by her first marriage |
| Children | Caradog |
| Friends | Manannan |
| Enemies | Efnisien (bros don't always come first); Matholwch, king of Ireland and my brother-in-law, who treated Branwen pretty badly |
Relationships
| Relationship status | Married to a queen whose name I can't remember |
| Interested in | Ladies and battles |
Favorites
| Quotations | "I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her." – Ellen DeGeneres "We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English." – Winston Churchill "What's the good of news if you haven't a sister to share it?" – Jenny DeVries "Ravens bring things to people. We're like that. It's our nature. We don't like it." – Peter S. Beagle, A Fine and Private Place |
| Books | The Alchemyst by Michael Scott This book left me myst-ified. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl Matholwch's horses were beautiful creatures before my annoying brother, Efnisien, slashed at them. Wicked by Gregory Maguire Who doesn't love a Wicked Witch or two? As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner When I was dying, I didn't write anything like this. I couldn't think, since I had no head. Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell Britain might not have many dolphins, but it's still great. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien I'm ba-ack! Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Never trust a dude named Brutus. |
| Music | Take Me Home by One Direction Born This Way by Lady Gaga I was just born a giant. Not my fault I block out other people's views. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? by Bing Crosby Ol' Math couldn't spare even a dime for my poor sis. Ol' Man River by Paul Robeson One by U2 There's only One king of Britain—me! In Your Head by Mohombi Not fair… he has a head and I don't. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor Even though I don't have a noggin, I will keep on slogging… to stay king. Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees |
| Movies | The Raven In Welsh, the title would be "Bran." 'Nuff said. My Sister's Keeper I am Branwen's keeper—or at least her defender. Head I know this is about the Monkees….but I can't help feeling that it's a slight to me. A Child's Christmas in Wales This is England Tower of London The Tower brings back bad memories… that's where my head is buried. Son of the Sea I'm a kid of the sea god! Sleuth |
| TV Shows | Brothers and Sisters I'm tight with my fam. Game of Thrones One of the main characters is named "Bran." Gotta love it. Modern Family Fawlty Towers |
Activities & Interests
| Likes | Ravens Keeping my head screwed on Welsh football Chivalry Magic cauldrons |
| Activities | Reading messages from starlings Swimming in my dad's ocean Horseback riding Talking Avenging Branwen |
| Interests | Military history Welsh studies Ornithology Marine science Hypsography (study of measuring heights) |
| Groups | British and Proud Against Capital Punishment British/Irish Invasion Baltimore Ravens |