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  I created the four tribes of The Winged Isle from Pictish animal symbols. This is not a far-fetched idea; many Iron and Bronze-age peoples identified themselves with animal symbols. The clans we identify with Scotland did not appear until a few centuries later.

  Cast of characters

  For those of you who have read THE WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE, understanding who is who in THE PICT WARS shouldn’t be too much of a stretch. However, I am aware that my cast of characters is gradually expanding (especially since I’ve now thrown another tribe into the mix!). So here are all the characters, and their relationships to each other, categorized by tribe:

  The Eagle tribe

  Galan mac Muin: Eagle chieftain wed to Tea with two sons, Muin and Aaron.

  Tarl mac Muin: younger brother of The Eagle chieftain, wed to Lucrezia with one daughter, Fina (they had three sons who died in childhood: Bradhg, Fionn, and Ciaran)

  Donnel mac Muin: youngest brother of The Eagle chieftain, wed to Eithni (healer) with one son and two daughters: Talor (son from his first marriage), Bonnie, and Eara

  Ailene: the seer at Dun Ringill

  Gavina: Muin’s former lover

  The Boar tribe

  Varar mac Urcal: Boar chieftain

  Urcal mac Wrad: previous Boar chieftain – the eldest of three sons: Wurgest and Loxa (all three deceased)

  Morag: Varar’s sister

  The Wolf tribe

  Wid mac Manus: Wolf chieftain, wed to Alana with two sons, Calum and Bred (deceased).

  Fingal mac Diarmid: Wolf warrior

  The Stag tribe

  Tadhg mac Fortrenn: Stag chieftain, wed to Erea with two daughters, Moira and Ana

  The Cruthini (The Serpent tribe)

  Cathal mac Calum: Serpent chieftain

  Artair: Cathal’s brother

  Mor: Cathal’s daughter

  Murdina: seer

  Dunchadh (deceased) and Tamhas: Cathal’s sons

  Tormud mac Alec: Boar warrior, now a member of The Serpent tribe

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  About the Author

  Jayne Castel writes Historical Romance set in Dark Ages Britain and Scotland, and Epic Fantasy Romance. Her vibrant characters, richly researched historical settings, extensive world-building and action-packed adventure romance transport readers back to forgotten times and imaginary worlds.

  Jayne is the author of the Amazon bestselling BRIDES OF SKYE series—a Medieval Scottish Romance trilogy about three strong-willed sisters and the men who love them. In love with all things Scottish, she also writes romances set in 4th Century Isle of Skye ... sexy Pict warriors anyone?

  When she’s not writing, Jayne is reading (and re-reading) her favorite authors, learning French, cooking Italian, and taking her dog, Juno, for walks. She lives in New Zealand's beautiful South Island.

  Jayne won the 2017 RWNZ Koru Award (Short, Sexy Category) for her novel, ITALIAN UNDERCOVER AFFAIR.

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