Question
During the initiation of the Fianna, warriors had to defend themselves with only a shield and this plant. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this druidic plant, a wand of which was used to turn Sadbh into a deer. These plants grew around the legendary sources of the Shannon and Boyne Rivers, which were named for Connla and Segais.
ANSWER: hazel [prompt on trees; prompt on nuts with “from what plant?”]
[10e] Per the Dindsenchas, this place was once home to a hazel wood before it received its modern name from a Milesian queen. Cu Chulainn cleaved a roaring stone at this hill, where the High Kings of Ireland were crowned.
ANSWER: Hill of Tara [accept Teamhair; or Temair; or Cnoc na Teamhrach; or Liathdruim]
[10m] This figure was killed by three warriors whose names mean son of hazel, plough, and the sun, respectively, in revenge for the death of Cermait. This multi-talented, “long-armed” god killed Bres and invented fidchell.
ANSWER: Lugh
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | Y | 3 | 16.67 | 100% | 67% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 5 | 20.00 | 100% | 80% | 20% |