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Genre	Superhero fiction Action/Adventure High fantasy Sword and sorcery Drama
Created by	Haim Saban
Starring	Lochlann Ó Mearáin Lisa Dwan Justin Pierre Vincent Walsh Stephen Brennan Barry Cassin Charlotte Bradley Gerry O'Brien Ned Dennehy Peadar Lamb Kelly Campbell Ben Palmer
Voices of	Ned Dennehy Shaun Elebert Enda Kilroy
Composer(s)	Shuki Levy Kussa Mahchi Inon Zur
Country of origin	Ireland United States
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	50
Production
Executive producer(s)	Haim Saban
Producer(s)	Robert Hughes Lauren A. Levine
Production location(s)	Ireland
Production company(s)	Saban Entertainment Renaissance-Atlantic Films Sharpmist, Ltd.
Distributor	Saban International
Release
Original network	Fox Kids
Original release	September 12, 1998 (1998-09-12) – May 7, 1999 (1999-05-07)

Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog is an exciting fantasy-adventure TV show from Ireland and America. It takes place in a magical version of ancient Ireland. The show was created by Saban Entertainment. It was inspired by old Irish mythology, especially the legend of Tír na nÓg, a mythical land.

This series was Saban's first show to feature knights, dragons, and wizards. It aired on the Fox Kids Network from September 1998 to May 1999. A second season was planned but never happened. Its budget was used for other popular shows like Power Rangers Lost Galaxy and Digimon: Digital Monsters. The show was special because it used its own special effects, instead of adapting from Japanese shows.

What is the Story About?
Who are the Main Characters?
Who are the Actors?
- Voice Actors
Where Can You Watch It?
See also

What is the Story About?

The story is set on a magical island. Queen Maeve of Temra wants to take over the peaceful kingdom of Kells. She gets help from the evil fairy Mider, who gives her a magical Rune Stone. This stone lets Maeve use powerful sorcery. Queen Maeve often uses the Rune Stone to create or summon scary monsters. She sends these monsters to cause trouble.

King Conchobar of Kells needs a way to protect his kingdom. So, Rohan, who is learning to be a druid, goes to find a special hero called "Draganta." His friend Angus, a former thief, joins him. Later, they meet Prince Ivar from another land and Princess Deirdre, King Conchobar's daughter.

These four heroes are led to Tir Na Nóg, a magical fairy kingdom. King Fin Varra, the ruler of Tir Na Nóg, tests them to see if they are worthy. After they pass these tests, King Fin Varra gives them special weapons. These weapons let them control the natural Classical elements: Fire, Air, Water, and Earth.

The four heroes then defeat Mider's "Evil Sentinels" to get their special armor. They fight against the many monsters Maeve creates. A winged fairy named Aideen also helps them. Later, Rohan gets a dragon partner named Pyre. Pyre tells Rohan that he is actually Draganta, the legendary hero.

Even later in the series, another Mystic Knight appears. This is prince Garrett of Rheged. He joins the team after they free him from Maeve's magical control.

As Queen Maeve's powers start to run out, she calls upon a powerful monster named "Lugad." Lugad is stronger than any monster she created before. He was trained by Maeve's teacher, Nemain. It is later discovered that Lugad and Rohan are both Maeve's sons, whom she abandoned.

In the final episodes, Rohan and Lugad work together with the other Mystic Knights. They defeat Maeve, and King Conchobar banishes her to another island. Nemain, Maeve's teacher, takes a special Silver Chalice. Mider then forms an alliance with Nemain, planning more trouble.

Who are the Main Characters?

The Mystic Knights

The main heroes of the story are the Mystic Knights. They each have special powers.

Rohan (played by Lochlann Ó Mearáin) – Rohan is an orphan raised by the druid Cathbad. He is brave and loyal. His weapon is the Sword of Kells, which can shoot fire. He also has the Dragon's Breath Dagger, which he uses to call Pyre, the Dragon of Dare. To get his red and gold Mystic Armor, he had to defeat the Ice Lord of Temra. When he puts on his armor, he shouts "Fire within me!" Rohan is also the mighty warrior Draganta, who is meant to bring peace to Kells. Later, Rohan gains even more power by shouting "Battle Fury!" His Battle Fury armor is crimson and gold. It is revealed that he is Queen Maeve's son and Lugad's half-brother.

Fiercely independent princess Deirdre (Lisa Dwan).

Deirdre (played by Lisa Dwan) – Deirdre is the princess of Kells. Her weapon is the Whirlwind Crossbow, which shoots bursts of air. To get her white and gold Mystic Armor, she had to defeat the Lightning Bat of Temra. She shouts "Air above me!" to put on her armor. Deirdre is very smart and logical.

Ivar (played by Justin Pierre) – Ivar is a Black prince from a faraway land. He came to Kells looking for his country's sacred chalice. This chalice was stolen by Torc, Maeve's general. Ivar's weapon is the Barbed Trident, which shoots blue electricity. To get his blue and gold Armor, he had to defeat the Sea Serpent of Temra. He shouts "Water around me!" to put on his armor. Ivar is a loyal friend, but sometimes his search for the chalice distracts him.

Angus (played by Vincent Walsh) – Angus is Rohan's best friend. He used to be a thief but has changed his ways. He is known for being boastful and often gets into trouble. His weapon is the Terra Sling Mace, which can throw giant boulders and cause earthquakes. To get his silver and gold Mystic Armor, he had to defeat the Rock Wolf of Temra. He shouts "Earth beneath me!" to put on his armor.

Garrett (played by Ben Palmer) – Garrett is the prince of Rheged, a kingdom allied with Kells. He was supposed to marry Deirdre. At first, Maeve magically controlled him, making him fight against the Knights. But they freed him with a magic potion, and he joined the team. Garrett can command any animal by looking into its eyes. His weapons are the Twin Timber Axes, which shoot energy beams. To get his brown and gold Mystic Armor, he had to defeat a giant spider. He shouts "Forest before me!" to put on his armor. Garrett is like a "Sixth Ranger" in Power Rangers, joining the main team.

Allies of the Knights

The Mystic Knights have many friends who help them in their fight.

King Conchobar (played by Stephen Brennan) – Conchobar is the king of Kells and Deirdre's father. He needs the Mystic Knights' help because Maeve is using dark magic against his kingdom.

Cathbad (played by Barry Cassin) – Cathbad is a druid and King Conchobar's advisor. He also raised Rohan. He is like a father to Rohan and teaches the Mystic Knights. Cathbad can see the future, and his powers are almost as strong as Maeve's.

King Fin Varra (played by Peadar Lamb) – King Fin Varra is the ruler of Tir Na Nóg. He is a powerful fairy who gives the Mystic Knights their special weapons and offers them advice. He is Mider's enemy.

Aideen (played by Kelly Campbell) – Aideen is a helpful sprite who assists the Mystic Knights. She cares a lot for Rohan.

Pyre: Dragon of Dare – Pyre is an ancient dragon linked to the Mystic Knight of Fire. At first, he didn't like humans, but he soon respects Rohan and sees him as Draganta. Pyre wears a special armor and is a rival of Tyrune the Hydra. Rohan calls Pyre by holding out his Dragon's Breath Dagger and saying, "Pyre: Dragon of Dare, I summon you."

Villains of the Story

The Mystic Knights face many enemies who want to conquer Kells.

Queen Maeve (played by Charlotte Bradley) – Maeve is the queen of Temra. She believes she should rule Kells and gets help from the dark fairy Mider. She is later revealed to be the mother of both Rohan and Lugad. In the end, she is defeated and banished to another island by King Conchobar.

Torc (played by Gerry O'Brien) – Torc is Maeve's general. He used to be a general in Kells but betrayed them. He stole a silver chalice from Ivar's kingdom, which Maeve needed for Mider's magic. After Maeve's defeat, Torc and his army flee.

Mider (played by Ned Dennehy) – Mider is a dark fairy who helps Maeve with his magic. He uses the silver chalice to travel between his dark realm and Temra to gain more power. After Maeve is defeated, he teams up with the sorceress Nemain.

The Four Sentinels of Temra – These are four powerful beings the Knights had to defeat to get their Mystic Armor. They work for Maeve.
- The Ice Lord of Temra (played by Shaun Elebert) – A skull-headed ice lord and Maeve's main general. Rohan defeated him.
- The Lightning Bat of Temra (played by Ned Dennehy) – A bat-headed sentinel. Deirdre defeated him.
- The Sea Serpent of Temra (played by Enda Kilroy) – A sea serpent-headed sentinel. Ivar defeated him.
- The Rock Wolf of Temra (played by Ned Dennehy) – A wolf-headed sentinel. Angus defeated him.

Bogies – These are small creatures who work as spies for Queen Maeve.

Tyrune – Tyrune is a three-headed hydra from Temra. Maeve tricked Rohan into freeing Tyrune. This giant flying creature often fights Pyre.

Lugad (played by Eric O'Cuinn) – Lugad appears near the end of the season. He is a half-human, half-demon creature raised by the sorceress Nemain. Lugad is Maeve's son and Rohan's half-brother. He eventually turns against Maeve to help Rohan defeat her.

Nemain – Nemain was the former ruler of Temra until Maeve took over. She raised Lugad. After Maeve's defeat, Nemain takes the Silver Chalice and considers an alliance with Mider.

Monsters the Knights Faced

The Mystic Knights fought many different monsters throughout their adventures. Here are some of them:

Ogre – This was the first monster Queen Maeve summoned. It could shoot fireballs. The Knights worked together to destroy it.
Juggernaut – Maeve created this strong monster from living rock. It could shoot boulders. Rohan helped defeat it after getting his armor.
Tash Hound of Temra – A two-headed dog that could disappear into shadows. Deirdre helped Rohan defeat it.
Cyclops – A large, one-eyed monster with lizard-like features. It was very strong but not very smart. The Knights defeated it.
Bull of Temra – A minotaur-like monster that could shoot electrical beams. The Knights defeated it after Angus got his armor.
Water Creature – A Plesiosaurus-like creature with a long tongue. It swallowed Ivar, but the Knights worked together to defeat it.
Unnamed Flying Creature – A fire-shooting creature with ram-like horns. Prince Garrett used his special ability to make it leave Kells.
Giant Spider – Garrett had to face this spider in Banshee Woods to earn his Mystic Knight armor.
Spectres of the Banshee Woods – Mider summoned these evil spirits. Garrett defeated them after getting his armor.
Giant Falcon – Maeve turned a falcon into a monster to get a dragon egg map. The Knights fought it off.
Wyvern – A legless Wyvern that could shoot energy beams from its tail. Pyre helped the Knights defeat it.
Fire Creature – A fiery monster summoned by Maeve. The Mystic Knights, with Pyre's help, defeated it.
Spiked Warrior – A trident-wielding warrior summoned by Maeve. The Knights destroyed it by attacking the Silver Chalice.
Phantom Boar – A ghostly boar unleashed by Mider. King Conchobar easily defeated it.
Worm of Woe – Maeve unleashed this worm to stop a prophecy. Rohan and Ivar combined their attacks to destroy it.
Chimera – A flying, three-headed monster with fiery breath. The Mystic Knights fought it to protect a young prince.
Grindon – A flying, barb-breathing monster. Princess Lynette, with Rohan's sword, was the only one who could destroy it.
Evil Eye – A laser-shooting, tentacled eye summoned by Maeve. The Knights defeated it after Rohan regained his confidence.
Giant Panther – A large saber-tooth black panther that helped Maeve's army. The Mystic Knights easily defeated it.
Griffin – Maeve summoned three griffins to test Lugad. Lugad defeated them.
Shadow Monster – Maeve summoned this shadowy monster to look like Lugad. The Knights saw through its disguise and destroyed it.

Who are the Actors?

Lochlainn O'Mearain as Rohan/Mystic Knight of Fire
Lisa Dwan as Deirdre/Mystic Knight of Air
Justin Pierre as Ivar/Mystic Knight of Water
Vincent Walsh as Angus/Mystic Knight of Earth
Stephen Brennan as King Conchobar
Barry Cassin as Cathbad
Charlotte Bradley as Queen Maeve
Gerry O'Brien as Torc
Peadar Lamb as Fin Varra
Ned Dennehy as Mider
Kelly Campbell as Aideen
Ben Palmer as Garrett/Mystic Knight of Forest (in some episodes)
Eric O'Cuinn as Lugad

Voice Actors

Ned Dennehy as The Lightning Bat of Temra, The Rock Wolf of Temra
Shaun Elebert as The Ice Lord of Temra
Enda Kilroy as The Sea Serpent of Temra

Where Can You Watch It?

In the US and UK, only one VHS tape of the show was released. In Germany, two DVDs were released, each with two episodes. However, these DVDs do not include the original English sound.