The Swordmaidens of Carman Fea

The Swordmaidens of Carman Fea are the oldest amongst the Orders, established in the 4th century by command of High King Áed the Hunter and the devoted to the service of Carman Fea, Goddess of War and Science. They proved to be a very reliable force, but nowadays are, just like their peers, a militia much like the other five orders, as well as tasked with security pertaining the Cult of Carman Fea.

History

From 325 to 450

Enya, of Claimhteoir, the First Swordmaiden, in her Armour.

In 325, Áed the Hunter allowed the formation of two Orders, belonging to the two mightiest Cults of his time: The Cults of Lodan Lir and Carman Fea, resulting in the formation of the Swordmaidens and of the Arrowmaidens.

The deeds of Enya, of Claimhteoir had impressed the High King enough to further look into female warriordom and to allow the other half of his population to take up arms, if they wanted. As the First Swordmaiden, Enya is important for the self-perception of the Swordmaidens.

The first test of their skills came in 330,

Notable Swordmaidens

• Enya, of Claimhteoir, the First Swordmaiden.
• Marla Cróimiam of the Tribe of Cork.
• Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan.