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The predicted “triple death” by “iron, water, and fire” of a person with this role comes to pass when a burning roof beam falls on the vat of ale he is hiding in. Saint Ronan legendarily cursed one person with this role to go mad and wander the earth as a man-bird hybrid right before a battle. A sea god lures one person with this role to an Otherworld using a “shining branch with nine (-5[1])red apples.” An epic cycle named for this role is part of a group of four also including the (*) Fianna and Ulster cycles. Conn of the Hundred Battles receives a vision of people who will follow him in this role after stepping on an ancient stone. (10[1])The holders of this title are traditionally inaugurated at the hill of Tara. (10[1])For 10 points, name this title (10[1])held by the historical Brian Boru and several mythological leaders of an island country. ■END■

ANSWER: High King of Ireland [prompt on king]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Kaiwen XiaoALCUU[C]SD74-5
Will AlstonSGV VenturesClaremont12010
Jason ChengJason et al.Anderson et al.13310
Justine FrenchU[C]SDALCU13910

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