Question

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 (15[1])red apples.” An epic cycle named for this role (15[1])is part of a group of four (-5[1])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. The holders of this title are traditionally inaugurated at the hill of Tara. (10[1])For 10 points, name this title held by the historical Brian Boru and several mythological leaders of an island country. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: High King of Ireland [prompt on king]
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Owen RileyToyota Tundra Turbos — Twisting Truths - Tackling Trivia - Taming TitansIn the Mood for Buzz7415
Jason HongMadmen and SpecialistsPaddington in Peru (2024)8315
Chris Yooshe limp on my waltz till i feel pathetiquebingy academy90-5
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Dennis YangSocial credit go vroomThe cult of SGA15410
Tegan Kapadiabingy academyshe limp on my waltz till i feel pathetique15410

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