Nuadha

For the mainstream boss, see Nuadha (Monster).

Nuadha
Race	Deity
Gender	Male
Occupation	King of Gods
Track	Airgetlam The Star Above Falias

“	Hmph. If being a god means being like you, I choose to remain human.	„
—Milletian

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Description

Nuadha Airgetlam (written as Nuada or Nuadau in the Irish Mythology, last name meaning the Silver Hand) is the King of the Gods. He was an honored warrior of the First War of Mag Tuireadh, formerly serving as the King and Champion of the Tuatha de Dananns and fought against the Fomors, but lost an arm and later died. Nuadha somehow comes back to life in Generation 12: Return of the Hero.

However, upon his return, Nuadha gained a great fear of death. He is proven to be a manipulative, cruel, and power-hungry man who wishes to escape death and has no care for anyone, not even the other Gods, having "shed all human compassion".

Mainstream Story

Past (Spoilers)

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The Generation 1 book The Goddess Who Turned into Stone briefly mentions Nuadha, who fought against the Tir Bolgs but had his arm severed by their champion, Sreng, and was taken to a Rath to recover.

During Generation 2, Nele mentions Nuadha's heroism several times.

During Generation 9, Berched states that Claimh Solas served as Nuadha's Spirit Weapon.

During Generation 11, Cai mentions Nuadha having fought in the First War of Mag Tuireadh using Claimh Solas as his weapon. During the war, he lost his arm and was cast out as a cripple, and later gained his prosthetic arm, "Airgetlam". Nuadha eventually met his demise to Cromm Cruaich, turning the favor of the war to the Fomors.

Generation 12: Return of the Hero (Spoilers)

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Nuadha returns due to an alchemy transmutation by the Corrupt Alchemists who are yet again attempting to revive Claimh Solas.

When the Milletian arrives to investigate Nuadha's appearance, they are, for some reason, blocked by a Goddess Statue created by Morrighan. A Badhbh Cath's Talisman of Bronze shatters the statue, allowing the Milletian to proceed and meet Nuadha. The God informs them that he led their destiny to Cromm Cruaich and prove of the Gods existence. He then offers to turn them into a God as "punishment" for all achievements the Milletians have done on Erinn.

However, Nuadha warns the Milletian about Morrighan plotting against them, evidenced by the statue placed to block their progress as well as her plans of eradicating the Partholons and the Fomors. Nuadha suggests getting Morrighan's trust, but first they should earn Neamhain's.

When the Milletian confronts Neamhain, Nuadha and his Daols also confront her and the God attacks with his Light of Sword. Neamhain questions, saying the he had ideals for the Soul Stream and the Milletian must be destroyed. He ignores her, saying it was a dream, and continues to attack. The Milletian tries to help, but blocked by his Daols. It is too late; Nuadha absorbs Neamhain's powers and contains his own and her light. As he attempts to obliterate Neamhain using Spear of God, the Milletian questions his cruelty. Nuadha says they have much to become a God, as they need to shed all Human compassion, and flies off.

Confused at the turn of events, the Milletian tries to find out the truth behind Nuadha. They discover a book, The Battle of Mag Tuireadh, from the Temple Knights, documenting that the Temple Knights promised to help Nuadha, but Cromm Cruaich's attack struck fear amongst them and resulted them abandoning Nuadha and leaving him to die. Because of this, Nuadha grew to hate humanity.

Morrighan later confronts the Milletian and chastises them for helping Nuadha's evil plots, Neamhain's near death state, and them trying to become Gods.

Nuadha rests in Falias who is then confronted by Morrighan. Nuadha reveals ever since his death he desired to become more powerful than Aton Cimeni. Morrighan then tries to fight Nuadha, but struggles in their battle.
Shortly afterward, the Falias Gatekeeper tells the Milletian that Morrighan is in danger, and Nuadha is using the flow of Falias' erg to trap Morrighan. Once they arrive, Nuadha questions their actions for giving up godhood and saving a goddess, but they reply that they would be better off staying human rather than becoming cruel gods like Nuadha. When the Milletian releases the binds of Falias, Morrighan flees. The Gatekeeper says that Nuadha somehow absorbed the abilities of Brionac, and is now unable to warp to Falias nor awaken Morrighan's abilities, and the sword must be repaired.

After repairing the Brionac using the Falias Treasures and Morrighan's power, the Milletian returns to battle Nuadha, soon aided by Morrighan. After the fight, Morrighan states that he has been weakened, but cannot die due to the power of Falias; the only option would be sealing him. After destroying a stonehenge in the area, Nuadha briefly flashes within the portal to his throne before vanishing all together. Morrighan then takes the Milletian to assist in Neamhain's recovery.

After the Milletian and Morrighan leave, Cichol appears, saying he and Nuadha have not seen each other in a long time.

Generation 13: Hamlet (Spoilers)

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As Marlowe welcomes the Milletian to Avon, an image shows Nuadha being tied up to a tree, most likely as punishment for his crime back in Generation 12.

Generation 16: Macbeth (Spoilers)

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Depending on the choices made throughout Generation 16, Nuadha's appearance in Falias at the end of the credits varies; he seems to be talking to Cichol as Morrighan approaches.

Trivia

• In the Irish Mythology, Nuada Airgetlám was the first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann until his arm was lost by Sreng of the Fir Bolgs in the First Battle of Mag Tuireadh. Since no one with a blemish could lead them, he was replaced by Bres, a half-Fomorian prince, who forced the Tutha Dé Danann to pay tribute to the Fomorians and work as slaves for seven years. Eventually Nuada was restored to the throne when Dian Cecht, the physician, created a working silver arm for him. After Nuada was restored to his rightful kingship and Bres was overthrown and exiled, the prince sought revenge and recruited Balor, the Fomorian King, and his army, which would lead to the events of the Second Battle of Mag Tuireadh. When Lugh joined Nuada's court, he was impressed by his many talents and saw him as a leader who could lead the Tutha Dé Danann to victory in the upcoming war. Nuada was finally beheaded by Balor during the Second Battle of Mag Tuireadh, but Lugh avenged Nuada by slaying Balor and succeeding the war.
• Nuadha is the only Deity who can use Flight.
• Nuadha seems to be the only Deity who has Demigod-like minions, namely the Daols.
• Nuadha's first words to the player's Milletian are "Do not be afraid". This phrase is one of a few variations commonly used in biblical texts.
• Despite being titled as the King of Gods, Nuadha is not the most powerful deity.

Gallery

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  Concept art of Nuadha's weapon: Claimh Solas