Question

A common motif in this place’s mythology is the sudden appearance of a new lake, called a lake-burst. This place’s language was legendarily made by combining the best parts of the 72 languages from the Tower of Babel. All but one ship of a fleet going to this place is destroyed for (15[1])approaching a gold tower in the middle of the ocean. A (-5[1])man is barred from ruling this place after losing his arm but becomes king after getting a replacement arm made of (15[1])silver. A mythologized history of this place describes a series of six (*) settlements, two of which are by Cessair [KESS-ar] and the Milesians; that text is the Book of Invasions. This place was legendarily ruled by Nuada Airgetlám [NOO-ah AR-ih-guht-lahv]. A hero from this place sucks his thumb after burning it while cooking, giving him the wisdom of the Salmon of Knowledge. For 10 points, name this island whose mythology includes Fionn mac Cumhaill [“Finn McCool”]. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Ireland [or Éire; antiprompt on Ulster before “island”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Sky LiToronto Penguin World WarToronto Tony Jingyu Chen eats quizbowl5215
Stefan VladOttawaToronto Pilk63-5
Micah ColmanWaterloo BustWaterloo Cali8415
Franklin WuToronto PilkOttawa16010

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2024 Booster Shot (Columbia)02/23/2024Y5100%40%20%105.60
2024 Booster Shot (Waterloo)02/23/2024Y3100%67%33%98.67